Fridge Door Squatters
It's been one month and a day since my grocery boycott began, and, except for a few ingredients for a fancy Valentine's dinner at home, a few items for Gentleman Caller's lunches and kitchen staples, I haven't brought any new food items into the house. At this point, I think I can last another two weeks, even though I really miss fresh vegetables.
I'm so excited to see the emerging vast expanse of white, ridged shelving in my freezer and refrigerator. The big items have been easy to use up; the real challenge is the odd assortment of jars in the refrigerator door. Using up the tahini was a huge boost, but what about jars of relishes, sauces & juices that have earned squatters' rights to valuable shelf space? Trickier. I feel sort of like an Iron Chef, with a now very limited arsenal of ingredients and a secret ingredient of sweet pickle relish. Sounds like there might be a potato salad in my future...
Oh, and this weekend's muffins were super! Orange-date muffins were more orangey than datey, and are now near the top of Gentleman Caller's favorite muffins. Mine too.
Dinner last night: breaded pork chops in Dijon-orange sauce; orzo with peas and sautéed mushrooms.