Here is podcast number two which is all about meal planning. There are several reasons you should plan your meals - Saves money Eliminates waste More environmentally friendly Cleaner way of eating – less trans fats and chemicals So you should give it a listen and drop me a comment. Items/Links mentioned in [...]
The clocks have gone forward and we are full speed ahead into spring, hurrah! Unfortunately, we are in the hungry gap, the time between winter and spring vegetables. If you have a look at Eat the Seasons, the list of vegetables it not very inspiring but we must persevere. I am home a lot more [...]
Today is supposedly the most depressing day of the year but over here at The Lean Times, we are not buying into that rubbish. We are going to eat vibrant foods both in colour and taste to chase away the blues. Monday – Pollack fillets in garlic butter and spicy sweet potato wedges Tuesday – [...]
This week I am doing the KISS method – keeping it simple. Just good home cooking, suitable for the chilly weather. Monday – Mom’s Perfect Pork Chops with mashed sweet potatoes Tuesday – Chili in the slow cooker Wednesday - Macaroni and cheese with bacon lardons served with tomato salad Thursday – Simply Fish (on [...]
My Portuguese grandfather used to say don’t eat chicken on New Year’s Day or you will be scratching for money all year long. Thinking 2010 rapidly approaching and saying a big goodbye to a very scratchy 2009; I have done some research into the food that will supposedly or hopefully bring prosperity. Pork seems to [...]
I have been participating in Menu Monday for a while, after planning my weekly menus I have discovered that I am a boring eater/cook. The main reason for repeating meals is that I live alone and cooking for one is not that fun. Being single in your 20′s is a different kettle of fish than [...]
We all know that there are numerous things you can do with a leftover chicken. I have made this handy chart for you to put on your fridge so when you are looking at that half eaten chicken and are not sure exactly what to do with it, you have a few ideas to hand. [...]