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Thanks for the extra ideas. I think I'm going to just go the skillet route (and wrap it with a fun dish towel etc) and skip the cookbook (a switch...

Wallycat, thanks for the cookbook suggestion. I wouldn't mind one for myself. I LOVE my Lodge skillet. Off to check it out. Riverfarm, great...

That's a great idea! I'm going to print up a recipe or two, maybe tie it all up with a pretty dish towel or toss in a wooden spoon (since she has a...

Vbak -- Oh, that stinks that you lost all the food. Certainly not the way you wanted to clean out the freezer. I would have the same response as...

Thanks for the review Terry!

Those look terrible. No way would I eat one. Ha. I could eat that whole plate. Thanks for posting. Bet your family was so bummed they had to eat...

Thanks so much for the recipes --- they both look great. I copied both. I'm going to try the sauce posted by luvItalian since I have all the...

LakeMartinGal --- When I go to my farmers market --- all control is gone. Luckily I'm limited by how much I could carry, plus, much of it would...

Reporting back.... I thought the quiche was very good. I did tweak it a bit based on what I had on hand. Thanks everyone!

LakeMartinGal -- I so agree, I do get my groceries delivered every 2-3 months, largely the real bulky heavy items like TP, laundry detergent, and...

Peweh -- Thanks so much for the shopping tip. Some weeks I might shop just once, other weeks a couple of times --- how's that for consistency. ...

They give you something that you like and they reap the food bennies too. A win-win all around. I just took a look at the Piece of Cake book...

Thanks Megan for the recipe! It sounds really good.

Thanks for recipe suggestion. I'm not a big fan of mayo based potato salad so I like the idea of using balsamic etc. Onto my to try list.

So interesting to read what people have in the freezer/pantry. Margeslp and Soupandstew -- can't say I've ever ate tongue. The closest I've been is...

HH -- Love that tip too. Thanks.

I will certainly make it again. And, thanks for the tips on how you make it! Next time I will certainly skip cooking the spinach in the water.

Thanks again everyone. I started by pulling some old credit card statements, and all I can say is wow, some months I went food shopping again, and...

KimKelly -- You're welcome. I just popped onto your blog and copied the recipe for Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado, Tomato and Lime. And, it has...

Bumping up this super old thread. I was searching on the BB for a quinoa salad and I came across this. I thought it was great. I cut back the...

Thanks everyone for the input. Well I'm only eight days in. Let's see if I lose my momentum. :D I'm just curious on how much I spend. And...

I could always add more bacon to compensate. Ha. Thanks again everyone.

Angel food cake? Meringue cookies maybe with mini chocolate chips?

Thanks everyone! I'll report back if I make it.