Monday, November 26, 2018

Comments, ads & freezer challenge, week 1

A few housekeeping notes - I adjusted the comment setting to hopefully allow more users to comment without creating a separate account. If the spam gets unmanageable, I'll shut if off again. I also turned on ads. I haven't had them on in years, but supposedly things have gotten better with the Blogger ad system. We'll see. I'll keep my eye on it, and take them off if they become a problem.

Inspired by The Frugal Girl & the crazy full state of my own freezer, I decided to do a freezer challenge each week. I like the idea of trying to tackle a few items each week, vs an overly optimistic "eat everything in the freezer" plan.

Here's what I have on my list for this week:

  1. Lasagna. Pan 1 of 2. This will sub in for a couple of dinners this week.
  2. Edamame. We have a bag of shelled edamame that will go well with dinner this week, so I'll add it in
  3. Chicken chowder. I'll defrost a bowl & eat it for my lunch on Friday.
  4. Pot stickers. I'll serve them with dinner this week, although this will certainly not empty the bag.
  5. Wontons. Same as the pot stickers. This will maybe take care of 1/2 the bag. 
  6. Rotisserie chicken. Use one bag for risotto. 
  7. Chicken broth. Ditto the rotisserie chicken. I'll have to get creative in finding recipes that will move more than one ingredient at a time!

That's it for my Freezer Challenge, Week 1. I'll report back in a week, and also set targets for Week 2. Anyone want to join along, or want support for a similar challenge? 
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8 comments:

  1. Anne in the kitchenNovember 26, 2018 at 4:36 PM

    Aiming for using s few things each week from the freezer is a great plan. I think I will do the same, after I finish all these crazy Thanksgiving leftovers.

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    1. Hawaii PlannerNovember 28, 2018 at 7:47 PM

      It has been working well to break it into more actionable items.

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  2. LauraNovember 27, 2018 at 12:35 AM

    Thanks for adjusting the comment settings! I never stopped reading but couldn't comment (don't use my Google address). Because we're currently overseas though Blogger takes me through a 20-step verification process before publishing my comment!

    One of the things we like to do with leftover pot stickers/wontons is use them in soup. Trader Joe's makes an Asian-type broth (cant't remember the name) that we like the best, but chicken broth works too. Simmer the broth, add the potsitckers or wontons and let cook through, then add vegetables, if desired (we like spinach). It's a quick, warm and filling meal. If I use chicken broth I add a dash of soy sauce and some grated ginger if I have it.

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    1. Hawaii PlannerNovember 28, 2018 at 7:47 PM

      That sounds delicious! Thanks for the recommendation.

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  3. SAMNovember 27, 2018 at 2:12 AM

    No more tetris! I'd be happy with your menu.

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    1. Hawaii PlannerNovember 28, 2018 at 7:48 PM

      I'm happy with every individual thing coming out of the freezer. I'm sure I'll hit a phase where I don't want to eat something, but for now, it's all good stuff.

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  4. Katherine MurphyNovember 28, 2018 at 4:00 AM

    I have tried commenting so many times with zero luck. Hopefully this attempt works haha!

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