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My Personal Pantry Challenge

August 11th, 2008 at 03:42 pm

Yesterday was pretty fun as DH returned home from England with all sorts of goodies, including hand-me-downs for DD from her favoUrite cousin and all the British cooking magazines I love etc.

DD went to a funny birthday party at a pet shop and had a great time. I managed to delay the adoption of the "free fish" she was given a credit for until I check Goodwill for fish bowls. I don't think I want to spend $5 on a pet store fishbowl for a fish with a life span of a week or so.

So with all this plenty surrounding us, I've challenged myself to walk an hour a day and buy only dairy and produce for the next few weeks. We have tons of stuff in the freezer and pantry, and I'm going to stir up some wondermeals from them.

Tonight--Tikka chicken masala

Posted in Food, glorious food | 9 Comments »

9 Responses to “My Personal Pantry Challenge”

  1. momsents Says:
    August 11th, 2008 at 03:53 pm 1218466405
    1218466405

    It is amazing what one can come up with when they do a thorough anaylsis of what remains in the pantry and freezer. Yesterday we had rice, frozen Oriental vegetables, and chicken marinated in Honey Garlic sauce. Very good - and a surprise. Didnt know what I had until I checked my food stash ...

  2. Aleta Says:
    August 11th, 2008 at 04:47 pm 1218469633
    1218469633

    I love Chicken Marsala and would love for you to post your recipe for the Tikka Version.

    Good luck on keeping your costs down and checking out your pantry inventory.

  3. Broken Arrow Says:
    August 11th, 2008 at 05:44 pm 1218473072
    1218473072

    You're going to think I'm crazy because I always thought you were a guy.... Big Grin

    Mmm... me love Chicken Marsala too. Not sure what tikka is.

  4. my english castle Says:
    August 11th, 2008 at 05:53 pm 1218473625
    1218473625

    oh dear, I'm having gender problems? I need to get some new shoes! Or a better haircut?

    And anyway, it's chicken masala not marsala which I also love, but this is indian chicken tikka masala.

    Wrong ethnicity for the food and wrong gender for me. I'm cracking up here

  5. my english castle Says:
    August 11th, 2008 at 05:59 pm 1218473984
    1218473984


    Video for chicken masala!
    http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-chicken-tikka-masala
    Maybe there's one for chicken marsala?

    Don't you love this guy's voice? It's hypnotizing....,

  6. Broken Arrow Says:
    August 11th, 2008 at 07:14 pm 1218478491
    1218478491

    Nonono, that's OK! (Don't want you hubby to into hot water on my account.) Actually, I chronically underestimate the number of men that is in this community. It really is a shame that more men are not interested in frugality.

    Anyways, thanks for the culinary lesson. Learn something new every day. Big Grin

  7. my english castle Says:
    August 11th, 2008 at 07:30 pm 1218479423
    1218479423

    DH is born frugal--it's the cheapo English way he was brought up. He rarely buys beverages, always saves food and doesn't buy anything except books and the occasional electronic item and some beer.
    I would hate to be married to someone who spent too much. It would give me chronic anxiety. We almost always agree on money. Now neatness issues? That's a whole other country...

  8. creditcardfree Says:
    August 13th, 2008 at 02:16 pm 1218633406
    1218633406

    Post a wanted ad on craigslist for the fish bowl. Or check the free section.

  9. my english castle Says:
    August 13th, 2008 at 06:43 pm 1218649417
    1218649417

    Good idea.
    Or maybe freecycle

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