Week 5's challenge was to "edit your spice" rack.
While my main spice drawer is beautifully organized (see below) my overstock was getting out of control.
Main Spice drawer:
Overstock (BEFORE)
What I Did:
✔️ Refilled my salt and pepper grinders
✔️ Topped off spices with the 'back stock'
✔️ Resolved to buy LESS when I purchase bulk bin spices
✔️ Evaluated what I actually use in the next year
✔️ Gifted what I 'rejected' 👇
Since I know …
I bring this chili to potluck/party gatherings since it is usually 'safe' for any guest to eat, especially if I use the rice option with coconut aminos. That way it is gluten-free, soy-free, and vegan.
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This is one of my go-to meals when I don't feel like cooking.
Like a PB&J, it never disappoints.
Nearly all of these ingredients are pantry staples too, making it another cheap/always available option.
More easy, pantry-inspired vegan meals here.
What You Need:
1 potato
1/4 cup frozen corn, thaw
1/2 cup salsa
1/3 cup black beans or refried
2 tbsp sliced black olives
1 green onion, sliced
guacamole or corn chops (optional) crumble
DIRECTIONS:
1. Microwave or bake …
Last week's challenge inflated my ego (spoilers: I had no expired items in my pantry) and as soon as I read this week's challenge:
Week 4: Let go of mismatched containers
I was feeling smug. I didn't have any, right?
Since I meal plan and batch cook every week, I am familiar with all our food/meal storage containers.
There are no missing tops or bottoms... nothing is mismatching...
Video of me reviewing food containers here.
BUT
BUT (!!)
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Years ago I stopped bulk buying, buying "sale" items, or buying anything I wouldn't use in a week.
I've saved thousands (truly thousands) of dollars this way.
For most of my life I lived in apartments that were so small my home couldn't be a warehouse.
Once I had a little more room, I seized on "buy one get one" type deals but soon found myself with too many items I wasn't using. This lead to a cluttered pantry …