Ukranian Beet Borsht

A few weeks ago I had no clue what to make for supper. Having done a sparse shopping the week before and all I had left was some cabbage, beets, potatoes, carrots and onions. I voiced my uncertainty over dinner to a friend and she pointed out the obvious- why not make borsh? Borscht is […]

Ukranian Beet Borsht

A few weeks ago I had no clue what to make for supper. Having done a sparse shopping the week before and all I had left was some cabbage, beets, potatoes, carrots and onions. I voiced my uncertainty over dinner to a friend and she pointed out the obvious- why not make borsh? Borscht is […]

Today’s shop

Total cost for this two week shop? 70 dollars. I wasn’t particularly trying to skimp, as you can see from the choices of foods. What’s on the menu for the next 2 weeks? What’s on your menu? Did you do any grocery splurges this week? Do you like to try new recipes? As an aside, […]

Today’s shop

Total cost for this two week shop? 70 dollars. I wasn’t particularly trying to skimp, as you can see from the choices of foods. What’s on the menu for the next 2 weeks? What’s on your menu? Did you do any grocery splurges this week? Do you like to try new recipes? As an aside, […]

Sauerkraut- no science

I was reading up on sauerkraut last week. The author made it sound like the process of making this condiment was rocket science. It baffled me how an author could make such a simple process so complex, involving many steps, specialized equipment, etc. If people have been making sauerkraut for thousands of years, sauerkraut making […]

Sauerkraut- no science

I was reading up on sauerkraut last week. The author made it sound like the process of making this condiment was rocket science. It baffled me how an author could make such a simple process so complex, involving many steps, specialized equipment, etc. If people have been making sauerkraut for thousands of years, sauerkraut making […]

The Ick Factor

When it comes to saving money, sometimes you need to rethink your priorities and decide what is more important to you- being frugal, or keeping high standards. I like bright, bold furniture and retro styled homes. If I would have decorated my home to taste, I would have chosen furniture quite different than the earth […]

The Ick Factor

When it comes to saving money, sometimes you need to rethink your priorities and decide what is more important to you- being frugal, or keeping high standards. I like bright, bold furniture and retro styled homes. If I would have decorated my home to taste, I would have chosen furniture quite different than the earth […]