tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382058870681686830.post7406481315163437022..comments2021-05-30T04:52:16.301-04:00Comments on Monsters in the Closets: The Grocery EnvelopeClutterellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995697210744495154noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382058870681686830.post-87185853736612432952011-09-30T23:22:18.435-04:002011-09-30T23:22:18.435-04:00I love the Poor Girl Eats Well blog - she has wond...I love the Poor Girl Eats Well blog - she has wonderful and healthy meals that are dirt cheap. Most are 4 servings, so make good left overs!<br /><br />Making this one this weekend for the week:<br />http://www.poorgirleatswell.com/2011/09/recipe-tangy-coleslaw-quinoa-salad.html<br /><br />And it's time to get the backyard garden ready to plant for fall! Can't wait to snack on snap peas whenever I want again!BusyBeth33https://www.blogger.com/profile/14952459186543046580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382058870681686830.post-27496452141380721302011-09-24T13:56:48.139-04:002011-09-24T13:56:48.139-04:00This has been my challenge for the past few months...This has been my challenge for the past few months as well. I've also noticed that cutting back on meat has saved me quite a bit. Also, cutting back on rotten produce being thrown out is a huge goal and one that I'm rapidly approaching.<br />I think the biggest problem for people shopping is being absolutely realistic as to the PORTIONS of things you are eating. Do you need to buy 5 bananas? Most produce looses its significant nutritional value after about 3 days. So buy produce for 3 days... that doesnt mean 3 heads of lettuce, 5 apples, 5 bananas, 4 potatoes, etc... see how much of that is getting thrown out already?<br />Another point-cutting back on meat and proportion. Sure, the organic steaks at the Haille Plantation farmers market are twice as expensive as the one you would buy at Publix. However, by the time you recognize the proportion you SHOULD be eating vs the proportion you WANT to eat, you realize this one 19$ steak is actually 3 servings. That should last you about 2 weeks and, in my opinion, the slight increase in cost is worth the health of the animal, correlating to your health, and support of local farming. <br />I've also notice that while organic might be a little more expensive, it also lasts longer. My organic milk lasts longer than conventional milk. <br />Realistic proportions, realistic staples, realistic purchases lead to an affordable, healthy, organic lifestyle imo. And that's without even factoring in gardening and composting in your own backyard.carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04353715085884264028noreply@blogger.com