tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255575963930180688.post3237387877249564462..comments2023-10-21T05:55:51.285-07:00Comments on maybefrugal: Eat From the Pantry Challenge!mayganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15702434352227324683noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255575963930180688.post-76203984609373599852010-01-07T08:40:23.735-08:002010-01-07T08:40:23.735-08:00Sara, thanks for the comment! The month-long menu ...Sara, thanks for the comment! The month-long menu plan took me about an hour and a half (including inventory). I actually love making lists, so I went through everything I had and made several lists (freezer main dish, freezer misc, canned/pantry, and misc- this was pretty much just condiments or things that didn't fit anywhere else). Then I went through and tried to space out basics (one pasta dish a week, chicken dishes here and there) and then filled in meats I had on days I couldn't think of anything to make so that I could google recipes later. I crossed things out on my list as I went, so that I could see what was left. It's probably not the best way to make a menu plan ever, but it worked for me.<br /><br />You can see that I haven't come up with recipes for everything yet. We don't cook with a lot of pork, but I bought some for almost nothing so it's on the plan. I still have my list of miscellaneous, so when I get closer to the pork, I'll start googling recipes that use pork and whatever condiments/sauces I have.mayganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15702434352227324683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255575963930180688.post-45195210227571043242010-01-06T22:33:46.698-08:002010-01-06T22:33:46.698-08:00I realize I'm too late to enter the giveaway, ...I realize I'm too late to enter the giveaway, but I still wanted to leave a comment. =) I'm not sure if I could do a whole month of pantry eating, but maybe in the future I'll try it (part of my problem is that I'm not good at making my own recipes up and that talent would definitely help when the pantry starts to get low!). I'm curious how long it took you to make your menu plan for the month. Did you take an inventory of your pantry first - in your head or actually write it on paper? Did it take long to find recipes to match up with you items? I'd definitely love to know more about the process of how you went about making your monthly plan...Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05548063638135975715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255575963930180688.post-31215002537373860642010-01-04T21:51:13.603-08:002010-01-04T21:51:13.603-08:00What a great list! And a month planned out? That i...What a great list! And a month planned out? That is awesome! <br /><br />I am not participating in the pantry/freezer challenge this month. My stock pile is so-so, but more than that I want to continue my stock pile and use up more from my pantry and freezer after I have my baby in late April. In the next month or two I'll be adding meals as I can and stockpiling more for that exciting event! <br /><br />I would love to win coupons. :) How sweet of you! <br /><br />Jane<br />Alltogetherbeautiful.blogspot.comThe Keevy Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102968201525264437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255575963930180688.post-65853118352645596592010-01-02T10:20:53.892-08:002010-01-02T10:20:53.892-08:00I'm eating from my pantry out of neccessity ri...I'm eating from my pantry out of neccessity right now. My hours at work have been cut!Deb Upcycleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668448757320046000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255575963930180688.post-29368268384505305912010-01-02T10:09:38.136-08:002010-01-02T10:09:38.136-08:00How fun, my stockpile's not big enough to part...How fun, my stockpile's not big enough to participate this time around, but hopefully next time! I would love to win the coupons! Yay!<br /><br />heatheranne99 at hotmail dot comKaizen Fashion Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06206390033845738604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255575963930180688.post-22191451006950857932010-01-02T09:06:00.650-08:002010-01-02T09:06:00.650-08:00I did this for about half of december, it worked o...I did this for about half of december, it worked out well. We were in the midst of a move so I never had a lot of time to coupon shop. Good luck!<br />Keanacallon@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18321685997677660225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255575963930180688.post-70176066913025692452010-01-01T21:01:28.344-08:002010-01-01T21:01:28.344-08:00Looks like you are well on your way to making the ...Looks like you are well on your way to making the challenge- Good Luck!! fyrdawg@netzero.netDaynanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255575963930180688.post-51577061687327129032010-01-01T20:48:56.633-08:002010-01-01T20:48:56.633-08:00Sounds good-I liked lots of your meal ideas. I...Sounds good-I liked lots of your meal ideas. I'll probably steal some:)Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08267207987959168538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255575963930180688.post-82525228485428088562010-01-01T20:33:54.171-08:002010-01-01T20:33:54.171-08:00I am not too sure if I am doing the pantry challen...I am not too sure if I am doing the pantry challenge - I an new to couponing and am not fully stocked...<br /><br />liz<br />woodardfour@gmail.comL. Woodardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00867429791138704078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255575963930180688.post-36572078898219060072010-01-01T19:54:51.382-08:002010-01-01T19:54:51.382-08:00Your organization is an inspiration!Your organization is an inspiration!Debbienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255575963930180688.post-55097175634854335462010-01-01T19:13:26.468-08:002010-01-01T19:13:26.468-08:00We will be joining the challenge too although on a...We will be joining the challenge too although on a smaller scale. My stockpile is just not there yet so we will be attempting 2 weeks.<br />Melissa<br />MG1222@comcast.netMelissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255575963930180688.post-56288567346485293192010-01-01T18:46:12.492-08:002010-01-01T18:46:12.492-08:00Hey, I saw that you had talapia as a menu item. I ...Hey, I saw that you had talapia as a menu item. I cook this with diced tomatoes on the stove. First I heat a bit of oil and butter, season the fish with salt and pepper, saute on each side until just starting to brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate. Saute some fresh garlic (don't burn), add Italian Stewed tomatoes (or regular with Italian seasonings added), and a couple of pats of butter to finish off sauce. YOu can also add capers, if you have them. Bring to a boil and cook for about 8 minutes (heat turned down a bit). Turn off heat. Add fish back to pan, or pour sauce over fish. <br /><br />Here are other recipes. http://www.quickeatsplus.com/tilapiarecipes.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255575963930180688.post-74520843319491365562010-01-01T18:02:21.598-08:002010-01-01T18:02:21.598-08:00Yep - we're doing the eat from the pantry chal...Yep - we're doing the eat from the pantry challenge, though I've limited it to two weeks because we are then going on a trip. I hope to do another two weeks when we get back.Ed / Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11100714343041973935noreply@blogger.com