tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post5020998271476978697..comments2024-03-28T18:58:47.880-07:00Comments on creative savv: Cheap & Cheerful Suppers For the End of JuneLilihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-88926051233000462942019-06-24T12:26:30.402-07:002019-06-24T12:26:30.402-07:00Hi live and learn,
Most of the time I just make a ...Hi live and learn,<br />Most of the time I just make a vinaigrette for cooked lentils, with maybe some diced celery and cooked barley added, but I also have a recipe for a lentil salad in dijon dressing. I'll get that out and type up. It came from a Provincial French cookbook from the library. I found several recipes that intrigued me in that book.<br />Anyway, lentil salad is nice for summer as the lentils don't require a soaking period or long cooking time, and the salad can be made the evening before or in the morning, freeing up time on busy days, or when you don't want to heat up the kitchen on a super hot day.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-78434242986063806122019-06-24T12:23:30.357-07:002019-06-24T12:23:30.357-07:00Hi Lynn,
I think my climate is particularly suited...Hi Lynn,<br />I think my climate is particularly suited to strawberries. Even though this past winter we had an extended frozen period in February, the plants all survived. And with the wet springs and mild May and June, they grow big. But then, there are fruits that we can't grow well here, because of rain or lack of extended heat. So, every place has its merits. I'm glad that you found a good price on strawberries in your area.<br /><br />You didn't miss anything or forget. My son and his wife eloped to Las Vegas a year and a half ago. They want their privacy, so I've avoided posting about them much.<br /><br />I hope your weekend was a good one!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-73191537599944899252019-06-24T12:19:03.332-07:002019-06-24T12:19:03.332-07:00Hi Marybeth,
That kale will be welcome in winter, ...Hi Marybeth,<br />That kale will be welcome in winter, I'm sure. Our kale is just now ready for general cooking. I had been using it as baby kale in salads. It added a nice texture change to the baby lettuce. We're waiting for the raspberries, here, too. Can't wait! I love raspberries.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-9531883305366026492019-06-22T15:41:02.800-07:002019-06-22T15:41:02.800-07:00We haven't made a lentil salad before. Somethi...We haven't made a lentil salad before. Something to put on our list.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-68509625279926634692019-06-22T07:51:27.041-07:002019-06-22T07:51:27.041-07:00Sloppy Joes are on our menu this week as well. All...Sloppy Joes are on our menu this week as well. All of your meals sound good as usual. I'm especially jealous of your wild strawberries. I grew them for a while with some success before cold killed my plants. I'd love to have access to wild ones but have been buying them for a good price in my area ($1.66 1# carton). Somewhere along the way I either missed (of forgot!) that your son had married! Have a great weekend!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01076857756927188413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-55279981768069832352019-06-21T15:33:53.080-07:002019-06-21T15:33:53.080-07:00My strawberries are pretty much done. We are now w...My strawberries are pretty much done. We are now waiting on the raspberries. I have so many peas. Stir fry is a great idea. I will add it to the menu. Kale is overabundant. I am freezing lots for future use. I haven't made sloppy joes in a while. I might add them to the menu too. Making Cents Of It Allhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09121344770577065537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-21795213375818630352019-06-21T14:22:55.569-07:002019-06-21T14:22:55.569-07:00Hi Kris,
Yep, I think my family appreciates the si...Hi Kris,<br />Yep, I think my family appreciates the simple things. That's a good thing.<br />I'm hoping we an use the frozen strawberries for something special in fall or winter. It's been a pretty good year for strawberries in our area, both wild and cultivated. Have a great weekend!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-29362887766252074742019-06-21T13:20:13.988-07:002019-06-21T13:20:13.988-07:00I had a craving for sloppy Joes last week--sometim...I had a craving for sloppy Joes last week--sometimes, simple IS the best! <br /><br />You will certainly appreciate both the financial savings as well as the reminder of summer when you eat your frozen strawberries. Krisnoreply@blogger.com