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Thread #172985   Message #4207584
Posted By: Stilly River Sage
27-Aug-24 - 09:19 PM
Thread Name: DECLUTTER *hoards *bad habits *toxic stuff - 2024
Subject: RE: DECLUTTER *hoards *bad habits *toxic stuff - 2024
Thank you, Patty!

Of course the fridge died in hot weather; the canned goods still wouldn't be terribly appetizing this time of year, but good save on the meat and dairy. Cans of tuna wouldn't be so bad if you can mix it up with mayo and pickles for salad or sandwiches. If you have a stove and some bread I imagine this is a time to start making grilled cheese sandwiches with fruit or veggies on the side, with ham or sausage or even cooked bacon added to the sandwich. Open face if you're avoiding carbs. (No pan? Do you have an oven? Toast bread then place it with cheese on foil and broil.) Otherwise, for uncooked meals I look at things like cheese and crackers, again topped with ham or whatever if it is handy. A cold beer or glass of wine with it makes it complete and elegant. And I love a side of fresh kosher pickles with cheese and sausage (if you have room in the cooler).

A tiny thunderstorm just passed over us; enough to make it muggy for the rest of the evening.

At dinner I realized I have just a small space on the table where I can put my plate since the rest of it is stacked with books and mail and boxes. Time to clear that out.