Food Waste Friday #1

It didnt post on Friday guess  so here in my first Food Waste Friday

While searching around online I found this sight http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/
She had a posting about listing what she had wasted in previous 7 days.   I was intrigued.  I am always wanting ways to live more frugally.    Posting along with the others will hopefully keep me from forgetting about what is in the fridge.  

This week I do have to say was a good week - I have know for awhile that I was going to be away at the beginning of the month so I have tried to eat all leftovers.  BUT I did have a Yuckie moment when I went to open the sour cream that I had in the fridge.  It wasn't salvageable.  Normally I would mix it 50/50 with water and make a sour milk bread. 

With last nights dinner I had fixed some rice.  So I had my hot rice for breakfast

Hot Rice 'Cereal'

Left over rice
Sugar/honey to taste
Milk
Dried Fruit - I like raisins or cherries

Mix all ingredients and warm on stove or in microwave.  
Enjoy.

Whew! What a day.

It has been a looooong day.  The Mob Boss came up for a visit - She will be here for a couple days.  Then the girls and I are going down there to meet Big K for Doodlebug's birthday and Halloween. I can't wait!!! Since having Lil' K I haven't really gone anywhere except to the store for groceries.  Oh, what a boring life. :) 

Made a delicious meal tonight using some items from the garden -

Stuffed Pepper Stew

2-3 Bell Peppers - Large chunks
1 Pound Meat - Hamburger, Turkey, Chicken, Lamb, Meatballs, Stew Meat
1/4 Cup Dehydrated Onion Strips -or- 1 Med Onion Sliced
1 Pint Roasted Tomatoes
1 Quart Diced Tomatoes
1/2 tsp Garlic
1 Cup Dried Rice
2-2 1/2 Cups Water


In a sauce pan add the water and rice. Fix rice according to directions on package.

In a 6 qt. saucepan fix the meat in large chucks with garlic.  Once completely cooked add the tomatoes, peppers, and onions.  Depending on how much juice is with the tomatoes you may have to add a cup or two to the pan.  Bring to a boil.  I like the peppers just barely soft.    Serve over rice.

Enjoy

WIP Wednesday

On Wednesdays I plan on posting what I have been working on in the last week.  With Christmas being so close I am finishing my gifts.  Because they may look at the blog I am not going to tell the specifics on what each is being giving.

Big K -  Christmas : Crochet afghan about a third of the way done. 

Doodlebug - Birthday : a knitted sweater vest with crochet lace sleeves.  I have the body done but still working on the sleeve.  Hoping to get it done by her birthday in 7 days.  UGH!
                    Christmas : A crochet butterfly blanket, and crochet/knit food for her to play with in her kitchen and her yearly ornament - A snowman.

Lil K -    Halloween - A mermaid sack (using recycled materials)  I'll post with the pattern once it is complete.
              Christmas : Baby blanket done just have to the edging.  I used a V-stich pattern with a scalloped edge and her yearly ornament - A pink elephant.  

Big Mama& Hodad (Mom & Step Dad) - I am working on a Queen/King sized afghan. Not sure what size it will turn out in the end I took a pattern doubled the yarn, increased the hook size and added a few extra parts. 

The Mob Boss (Big K's momma)  -  I have a design for a lapghan but just have to get it on the needles. 

The Sibs (our siblings)
                C-dawg is getting a knitted cowl.  Haven't started it but have the design and the yarn. 
                T-man & Katydid we havent decided but will have to be soon.

Other WIPs I have going are a cross stitch sampler, pillow covers for the living room, and a crochet rug for the girls room.  I also have a few tee-shirts partial cut for making tarn. 

Whew! 
Wow I didn't realize how much I had going.  I will post picture and/or patterns as I finish them and they are given out. 

I little introduction..

I'm new to the blogging world.  So please bear with me.  A little about myself My name is Jackie and  I am almost 30..oh jeez I said it.  I have two beautiful daughters Doodlebug (almost 2) and Lil K (12 weeks) and a Wonderful Partner in Crime - Big K, and a fur baby - Boo (stray chihuahua that found me). 

I enjoy a variety of crafts - crochet, knitting, plastic canvas, cross stitch, sewing, cooking, and canning(its an art form).  I am also a frugal person.  I love to say money when I can. 

What this blog will be is a place where I post what I have done, things I am working on, and life in general. 

So if this is something that you like follow along and lets take a crafty journey.

Happy Crafting.