One of my biggest challenges is food. It is like the big ole never ending chore. I used to love cooking and spending time in the kitchen. Somewhere in the whole process of the house destruction...I mean reconstruction, I lost that passion. It was just another thing to do, mess to clean, and time away from a project. Well, NOT ANY MORE!! I have been saying that I would shrink to half my size if I eliminated french fries from my diet....so here's to seeing if that really is true! Our family is going on a restaurant diet...no more eating out for one whole year! Yep, I said it, one whole year. The only exception we will possibly allow is if we are out of town. Thanks to my wonderful friend Heather L., who shared E Mealz with me, I am finding this task to be a bit easier. They have a great website that gives all the info. So far, we are only on day 6. These past six days have been fun and messy, but we have eaten as a family for 6 days straight! And we are soooo saving money in the process. Tonight, we are having Hot Hoppin John! It is a black-eyed-pea and rice dish....hope its tasty!!
Interesting! A year is a long time. I know we desperately need to curb our eating out, but I also know I'd never make it a whole year! I've looked at several meal-planning services, and I know a few people who have done E Mealz. You might want to look into freezer cooking as well, since planning (and having back-up plans) will be essential. GOOD LUCK! I can't wait to hear how it goes (and be inspired by you!!!!)
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