Red Currants

Some how these...



magically turn into this...



and then this...



Have to say it takes quite a while to clean and de-stem 3 cups of fresh red currants. But boy was it worth it when that tart came out of the oven. We topped it with fresh whipped cream flavored with Tahitian Vanilla. Yum Yum Yum.

Top Ramen

I'm not sure if it's all this Penny Pinching or the fact that I've got the most horrible cold...but I am digging Top Ramen right now.


I'm also a fan of other ramen brands that I buy at an ethnic foods store whose names escape me.

A Spin on the Classic White Shirt

Remember when Gap teamed up with three new fashion designers to recreate the classic white button-up shirt? They came out with some fun and funky (and some ugly) versions that were crazy over-priced. What were they like? 80-$120? 

I remember this all too well. I thought it was cool, found one I wanted and then wouldn't pay the price. Then...like it always happens at the Gap, they went on a delicious clearance. I bought this one. I am wearing it today. 

I love it.

Sometimes I refer to it as my chef shirt.

End of story.

Plastic Grocery Bag Organizer

I need a plastic grocery bag organizer!

This one, the simplehuman KT1000 Grocery Bag Holder looks like it will do the job. 

And I'm a fan of the stainless steel/black look. 

Seriously would change the look of the cabinet under my sink.

...and thus change my life.

It gets so annoying having plastic bags fall out every time I open the door to throw something away.

I'm also interested in this overall under the sink organizer shelf.

New York Food Memories: The Shake Shack

Probably one of the best (if not THE best) burger I have ever had.
Found at The Shake Shack in New York City.

You'll find it in three locations. I visited the Madison Square Park one and happily waited in line for 2 hours. I think we even had shared a 6-inch subway at the beginning of the line because we knew we would be waiting so long.

It was worth it.

A favorite shirt for the moment

I happen to be wearing this shirt from Shade Clothing at the moment.

It's the Shirred Raglan Top with Print in white/daffodil.

I like it.
It's comfy.
I bought it on sale.

Do you want to share a link of your favorite shirt for the moment?



One Year Ago I blogged about these baby shower cupcakes.

Shirley J Wednesday - White Chocolate& Craisin Cookie Bar

For Shirley J Wednesday today I have to recommend our Universal Cookie Mix! It is one of my favorite products in our bakery line. 

You know I love from scratch baking but sometimes you really don't have time. That is when I pull out this cookie mix. It's seriously so easy. You just add water and whatever mix-in you want! I also like to save time by making a big cookie bar instead of individual cookies. I can seriously get the cookies in the oven in less than 3 minutes! It's nuts. (Now if only the oven would warm up that fast!)

Snag the recipe on the Shirley J blog, here!

My outfit today

I've been watching a lot of What Not To Wear lately...and you already know I'm a huge fan of Tim Gunn's Guide to Style. Heavens knows I need serious help. I've been in a funk ever since I got a new job back in March or rather since I graduated from college. See there really isn't a dress code. It's just casual. So most of my old work clothes are slacks and business casual. Whereas my new work I can wear jeans. 

I don't want to be too casual. I need a good balance of nice and casual. Here's an outfit I found to be successful. (Let's hope!) I'll try to post some outfits (good and bad) periodically.

Skirt:  Double Pocket Tulip Skirt in Dark Chambray by Shade Clothing

Top: Signature Cap Sleeve in Magenta by Shade Clothing

Cardigan:  Cropped Short Sleeve Cardigan in White by JJ Basics from BP in Nordies (can't find pix)

Shoes: DV by Dolce Vita 'Olive' Sandal purchased at Nordies

Accesories: Black earrings purchased in West Village, NYC (no pix, sorry)

Hair: Down

Makeup: Light (mascara, eyeshadow, clear lip gloss)

So what do you think? Be honest. I think it is okay. I'm thinking I need more detail and texture since everything is solid. I will say everything fits correctly, though the skirt is a lower quality it still is fun and I love the pockets.

Scoring: 3/5

High: Summery, fits well, fun shoes

Low: all solids, no texture, need more shape and accessories?

What do you think? 

Ligretto

While I'm thinking about games...

Here's another one of my favorites! Ligretto!

It's also a German game. It's a classic at the ILs. But we haven't played it in sometime because it creates a lot of...well, let's just say...four letter words and frustration.

It is a fun one! The cool thing is the more box of cards you get, the more people can play! I call it speed on steroids.

Puerto Rico

I played this awesome board game for the first time last night! It is now on my list of favorites.

If you like Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan and any other strategic territorial game, then you'll love Puerto Rico. It is by far the most complex...but not too complex at all!

The guy at the game store said it was like Stonehenge, which I had never heard of and just googled. Anyone played it before?

It takes between 60-90 minutes to play and you can have 3-5 players. It is seriously fun! Kudos to my older sis for introducing me!

Talking Utah Cupcakes on Twitter today at 3 p.m.

You’re cordially invited to discuss anything and everything related to Utah Cupcakes on Twitter today.

What: UT Tweecupchat
When: Today! Friday, July 10, 2009 3 p.m MST
Where: Your computer or phone.
Why: Because you love cupcakes, Utah and Twitter.
Twitter Hashtag: #UTcupcakes
Topics: Utah Cupcakes (duh)! Anything. But I’m interested in what UT cupcakeries you have visited and your favorite local cupcake. We’ll start with that and see where it takes us!
Host: (Me) Becky blog author of Utah Loves Cupcakes and Project Domestication
RSVP: via blog comment on this post or reply to @DomesticBecky

Don’t have a twitter account? Get a free one now! Sign up for one on www.twitter.comand start following @DomesticBecky

Domestic Goodness from other blogs and the interwebsphere...

Here's some lovelies that I've found on the interweb lately. I know that my "shared" items on Google reader doesn't reach all of you...so please enjoy.

* I wish I could attend this Ultimate Fudge Cake Workshop taught by Jocelyn of KUIDAORE.
* The NEW Food Network Magazine is sure to please. I've purchased both of the issues that have come out and they are fabulous. The most c crecent has a delicious and very helpful picture-loaded recipe index at the beginning. I'd love to attempt the Baked Alaska on the cover at some point this summer.
* Hey...I've got extra bleu cheese and cornmeal (or a Shirley J Cornbread Mix)! I'd love to make this Smokey Bleu Cheese Cornbread found on Baking Bites.
* When I was little I used to get Whoppers at the movie. Now you can eat them in a cupcake. Carly of Carly's Kitchen celebrated her 100th post with Whopper Cupcakes. I've made them before too and loved them. You should try them!
* And yet another cupcake I want to try...the Cookie Dough Cupcake.
* If I had cilantro on hand I would bust out this Peacomole by Chocolate & Zucchini. Oh my heck it looks so good...and would be amazing with fresh garden peas!
* Amazing underwater photos by Hawaii Wedding Photographer Mark Holladay.
* An adorable puppy in patriotic colors and one-heckuva sparkler photo on No Biggie.
* Turkey Pesto Burgers on Anna Can Cook. Dang that looks good. I just need some basil and I'll make some soon!

The Food You Crave: Mom's Meatloaf & Smashed Potatoes with Sour Cream and Chives

One day when I was feeling guilty about buying so many cupcake cookbooks I decided that if I bought a healthy cookbook life would balance out. So now I own "The Food You Crave" by Ellie Krieger. Okay, I'm semi-joking. (maybe not ;) )

But really, I like Ellie Krieger. I sometimes watch her show on Food Network and I followed some bloggie friends when the "Craving Ellie in My Belly" food group was happening.

I can't remember if these were the first recipes I made from the book or not, but I liked them so-so. The buttermilk smashed potatoes were delicious--we used chives from the herb garden! I'm not completely sold on the Turkey Meatloaf. I think if I were ever to make it again I would change the sauce on top and add more spices. However, I did love the onions on top! I thought it was a cool addition. I also, loved the fact that I was using ground turkey. It was definitely a good change.

Try them out for yourself!

Mom's Turkey Meatloaf

Ingredients
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup skim milk
1 medium onion, peeled
2 pounds ground turkey breast
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a small bowl, stir together the oats and milk. Thinly slice 1/4 of the onion and set aside. Finely chop the remaining onion. In a large bowl combine the turkey, oat mixture, chopped onion, bell pepper, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt and a few grinds of pepper. Mix just until well combined.

Transfer the mixture to a 9 by 13-inch baking dish and shape into a loaf about 5 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches high. Pour the tomato sauce over the meatloaf and sprinkle with the sliced onions. Bake for about 1 hour or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees.F.

Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 to15 minutes before slicing.

Smashed Potatoes with Sour Cream and Chives

Ingredients:
1 1/4 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes (about 4 medium), left unpeeled and cut into 1-inch parts
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth (I used Shirley J Chicken Bouillon)
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 1/2 TB fresh chives, chopped (got mine fresh from the herb garden)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (I used Kosher salt)

Directions:
Place the potatoes in a steamer basket fitted over a large pot of boiling water. Cover and steam until the potatoes until the potatoes are knife-tender, about 12-15 minutes.

Drain the potatoes and return them to their pot. Add the warm broth and coarsely mash. Stir in sour cream and chives, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Penny Pinching Pantry Raid - Day 6, 7, 8 and 9

I'm assuming you all are really amused or annoyed by reading what I eat everyday! Am I right? The goal for this week (and the whole time really) is to use up random pantry items. The ingredients for these past few days?

* Lite Coconut Milk
* Red Curry Paste
* Jasmine Rice


Day 6: Monday, July 6
Breakfasts: Chocolate Protein Shakes, blended with 1% milk, strawberries and ice (these are the best!)
Snack: (me) whole raw cashews, TNI Cleanse Tea, and a Fuji apple
Lunch:
me: annie's white cheddar and shells with lots of peas from the garden!
adam: free lunch at work-- shredded pork sandwich and salad
Dinner: Homemade pizza using Shirley J products and canned goods

Day 7: Tuesday, July 7
Breakfast: egg sandwiches: egg, spinach, swiss cheese, ketchup and whole wheat bread
Lunch:
(me) turkey jerky, nature valley granola bar
(hub) leftover pizza from monday night
Dinner:
(me) blt at my parents and garden burger with some dudes fry sauce at home
(hub) grilled cheese and ramen

Day 8: Wednesday, July 8
Breakfast:
(me) Chocolate protein shake, milk and strawberries
(hub) cereal and milk
Snack: (me) nature valley granola bar: oats n' honey
Lunch: Sandwiches
Dinner: Red Thai Curry over Jasmine Rice. (used edamame, broccoli, carrots, garlic, red and green bell peppers, ginger powder, lite coconut milk)

Day 9: Thursday, July 9
Breakfast: (hub) cereal (me) egg, ww bread, swiss cheese, spinach, chili powder
Snack: HIRO
Lunch: (me)Salad with Parm Cheese, food from Shirley J Chef Tasting (hub) cheese quesadilla and ramen
Dinner: Leftovers from Shirley J Chef Tasting

Money Spent:
Winder Dairy Order (I forgot to cancel it...boo.)
- 4 pack Garden Burgers
- Unsalted Butter
Approx: $10 (I'll get an exact number soon)
Money Left: $66.81

Wilton 2010 Yearbook

I'm so happy the 2010 Wilton Cake Decorating book is out!

Okay, I've got a complete fetish with these decorating books by Wilton. they are so fun and full of inspiration!

Looks like they a special section on celebrating First Birthdays...I'm sure they have some adorable smash cakes. I hope they have some new cupcake ideas as well!

Here's what the Wilton site reads:

"A great cake makes any celebration more fun! There’s no better place to find that unforgettable decorated cake or dessert than this new edition of the Wilton Yearbook.

It’s our biggest Wilton Yearbook ever, with more than 220 designs for cakes, cookies, candies and more. You’ll find a look perfect for your event, from exciting theme birthday cakes and colorful holiday treats to dramatic tiered wedding designs that capture the moment beautifully.

In the 1st Birthday Bash special section of the 2010 Wilton Yearbook, we’ll help you make the day a smashing success with the ideal theme ideas. Discover an amazing Noah’s Ark cake with captivating animals, delightful 3-D rubber ducky tiers and a rollicking pirate ship with fun fondant details from stem to stern.

It’s all here in the 2010 Wilton Yearbook, along with step-by-step instructions, technique resource guide, complete product section and a website link to more great designs.

Available Now!

Soft cover; 248 pages."

VitaMix vs. Blendtec

VitaMix versus Blendtec

Okay, so have been thinking a lot lately about these two machines. I've gotten super-interested in blending fruits and veggies for morning drinks. And really, smoothies and other things anytime. I am attracted to this because of its purposes of blending raw foods to smooth drinks while keeping all the fibrous parts of the produce.

Anyway, I'm not at the point where I am ready to purchase one of these seeing how I just bought a new food processor and a new ice cream machine. But I'm definitely interested. I recently tried a delicious blend made from the VitaMix machine that had strawberries, grapes and kale leaves. Oh my. It was good!

I haven't done a lot of research at this point. And I'm going to be a little bit lazy and hope that you guys can offer some advice. Keep in mind I'm looking for a high power blender and not a juicer. I want to be able to consume the whole fruit not just juice.

Shirley J Wednesday - Wilted Spinach & Bacon Salad

I've been a slacker on Shirley J Wednesday! Lo ciento. I seriously have been using Shirley J Products like every other day, I have just been lazy slash busy. But I'm really excited to share this recipe with you. We've hired a chef to develop recipes for us and this salad is one of the first 50. I love it! It has a wonderful blend of veggies and fruit, sweet and spicy and more! The recipe is below...and I love the use of Shirley J Pizza and Pasta Seasoning! If you want to see more recipes head on over to the Shirley J blog and Web site. We should have a lot more on the site by next week as well!



Wilted Spinach & Bacon Salad

Ingredients
8 Strips of Bacon
12 oz Bag of Baby Spinach
1/3 cup Dried Cranberries
1/3 cup Red Onion Diced
1/4c Balsamic Vinegar
1TB Water
1 tsp Brown Sugar
2 TB Shirley J Pizza & Pasta Seasoning
1 Fuji Apple seeded and diced
3oz Feta Cheese Crumbles

Directions:
Combine spinach, dried cranberries and red onion in salad bowl.

Cook the bacon, set aside grease, when the bacon is cool crumble in a bowl with the spinach, cranberries and apple. In a small sauce pan, combine the bacon grease, onions, vinegar, water, sugar and Shirley J Pizza and Pasta Seasoning. Cook on low heat for about 4-5 minutes.

Right before serving toss the warm dressing in the salad and portion on plate. Garnish with Cheese

***Becky's Notes: I used turkey bacon and use olive oil instead of bacon grease for the dressing!***

Tuesdays with Dorie - Tribute to Katherine Hepburn Brownies

One-fourth cup of flour.

That's all these brownies called for...goodness! It was my lucky day. Seriously, I'm running low on flour (and sugar)...during my penny pinching month so the baking Gods were kind to me with this recipe.

I'm also in a sort of chocolate craving run. (Which is not normal) Don't get me wrong I love chocolate but it's not my go-to sweet or flavor. For example, I always choose vanilla ice cream over chocolate.

I made a few adjustments to the recipe to cater to my tastes. I exchanged the coffee for Perro and did not add any nuts. Result: fabulous. They cooked perfectly. (Which I was nervous about because of the P&Q this week) They were also gorgeous. They had that paper thin top that was absolutely shiny. I'd make this again...and probably will later this month seeing how I have all the ingredients on hand!

You can snag the recipe on Lisa's blog: Surviving Oz. Though she's not a member of the group, she won the new logo contest! Check it out on my sidebar! Lastly, don't forget to check out the Tuesdays with Dorie blogroll to see the other brownies. YUM!

Next week: Brioche Plum Tart

Utah Locavore #100: Ice Cream {Premium Creamies}

Becky holding a reduced fat chocolate creamie

My second locavore item is also under the #100 category of ice cream. For some reason ice cream was just the thing I wanted in June.

I grew up on these frozen treats. It's funny though because I had no idea they were a Utah original. My favorite flavor is probably orange or chocolate. I have very vivid memories of grocery shopping with my mom and getting my "treat" at the store. During the summer it was usually Creamies.

You can check out this page on The Original Creamies Web site to see if you can get it in your state. If you can, make sure to watch for the Egg Nog flavor during the winter! I love this one. I'm also interested in trying their newest flavor: vanilla dipped in milk rich milk chocolate.

Creamies
100 S. 500 West, Suite 201
Bountiful, Utah
801-298-7100
www.creamies.com

10 pounds of Chocolate

I hate nothing more than when I crave a delicious chocolate cupcake, cookie or brownie and I go to make it and don't have any chocolate! Well my friends, this isn't going to happen to me for a very long time. Because I've got this mother of a chocolate bar in my house now.

That's right ten-sweet-sweet-pounds of bittersweet Guittard chocolate.

I wonder how long it will take me to finish it?

Good thing I purchased this a couple weeks before the Penny Pinching Pantry Raid, eh?

Penny Pinching Pantry Raid - Day 3, 4 & 5

Alright. So we hit the weekend and I may have had one of the best 4th of July's to date. I spent a lot of time outdoors swimming, hiking, running and just being with the family. I lucked out money wise -- we were with family so much that we didn't have to spend that much or use the food we had.


Day 3 - Friday, July 3
Breakfasts: Eggs in whole wheat bread. I added spinach, red pepper flakes and fresh herbs to mine, along with ketchup.
Lunch:
Me: Leftover Spinach & Bacon Salad in a whole wheat tortilla wrap. Side of strawberries with agave and ground cinnamon
Hub: Provolone and Salami sandwich on white bread, apple
Dinner: Pizza night with family

Day 4: Saturday, July 4
Breakfast: pre-race HIRO energy drinks, free food from Freedom Run sponsor booths (wheat bread, grapes and Gatorade). Then we ate real a real breakfast consisting on eggs, veggies and potatoes.
Lunch: Can't remember. But we did make a couple sorbets. I used our lemons and leftover buttermilk to make Lemon Buttermilk Sorbet from The Perfect Scoop cookbook. I also used some cantelope leftover from a work function to make Cantelope Sorbet. Both were really good. However, the cantelope was really cantelopy. Just saying.
Note: I also saved some money with my food assignment by making a pinto bean dip from my Williams-Sonoma Hors d'oeuvres Cookbook! I used the dried beans and other ingredients I had on hand. I also made my own tortilla chips with the loads of white tortillas that I knew I would never eat on their own. I can't wait to post this for you!
Dinner: BBQ with family--we brought hot dogs and hot dog buns, corn chips, pinto bean dip and homemade tortilla chips. I had debated on whether to count this but I think I'm going to just to challenge myself even more. (We'll see how I feel about it by the end of the month!)

Day 5: Sunday, July 5
Breakfast: No Breakfast
Dinner: leftover pinto bean dip and homemade torilla chips, hot dogs, broccoli and pasta salad with parm cheese. strawberries and blueberries with agave and ground cinnamon. HIRO energy drink.
Dessert: Tribute to Katherine Hepburn Brownies (for Tuesdays with Dorie) and Lemon Buttermilk Sorbet

I have to tell you guys this challenge is making me feel really good! I was really nervous that I would feel so limited. I was nervous that I'd really have to put some of my baking and creative cooking on hold... but I haven't. I even feel like I am expanding my skills as a cook. I think I am learning to substitute some foods better and use what I have. Anyway, be sure to check out the other foodie peeps that are pinching their pennies.

Money Spent: $10.57
-bought turkey dogs, whole wheat hot dog buns, corn tortilla chips for family bbq food assignment

***25 days to go and $76.81 left to spend.***

Penny Pinching Pantry Raid - Day 2

Today went much better. I'm happy to report we didn't spend a dime. We had planned on eating at home but were pleasantly surprised when the ILs asked us to join them for dinner at Gloria's Little Italy in Provo. I love that restaurant. I ordered the Gnocchi with 1/2 regular pesto and 1/2 sun-dried tomato pesto (a special sauce they are featuring right now). I also benefited from the cooking demo at work--it neither depleated my food inventory nor did I spend money.

Breakfast:

me: Kashi Cereal with milk

adam: Golden Grahmns with milk

Lunch

Hub: Leftover Tamale Pie

Me: Lunch at Shirley J cooking demo (spinach salad, vegetarian lasange, cookies, etc)

Snacks: Cookies

Dinner: Gloria's Little Italy with the ILs (their treat)

Money Spent: $0.00

New Food Additions:
- Wilted Spinach & Bacon Salad leftover from Shirley J Demo (free)

- Shirley J White Chocolate & Craisin Cookies (free)

- Leftover Spinach from above mentioned salad.

***28 days to go and $87.38 left to spend.***

Penny Pinching Pantry Raid - Day 1

Well, I spend 12% of our food budget today. Oops.

The problem: eating out.

This is exactly what I thought would be the hardest part of the challenge. See, my sis is in town and we had a GNO and went to Cafe Rio. I was hoping that I would have enough stamps for a free meal but I didn't. Oh well.

I'm not discouraged. I know I can still do this. It's just not the way I had intended to start out. But life happens and you have to live it. Here's the rest of the run down. There are two in our family.

Breakfast:
Me: Breakfast in a bowl: cottage cheese, yogurt, agave, cinnamon, frozen blueberries and walnuts and a banana
Hub: kashi cereal with craisins and milk

Lunch: Leftovers from Monday's Two Bean Tamale Pie and Broccoli

Snack: apple & v8 (see I told you I would forget to add some things. that was in the fridge)

Dinner:
Me: Cafe Rio - Tacos (pork and chicken) $8.82
Hub: Homemade Soup: Shirley J Universal Cream Sauce Base, frozen corn, onions, leftover bbq potatoes, garlic

Snack: Granola Bars

Money Spent Today: $12.62
$8.82 at Cafe Rio
$3.80 at Sunflower Market - I was on a work grocery run and decided I needed more yogurt and bell peppers)

New food additions:
* Fat Free Vanilla Yogurt
* 2 Green Bell Peppers
* Frozen Bag of Meatballs I have to test for work (free)
* Bag of Salami I have to test for work (free)

***29 days to go and $87.38 left to spend.***

Penny Pinching Pantry Raid

You'd be proud my friends!

I'm joining Susan from "She's becoming doughmesstic" in a $100 Total Food Budget challenge. It's cleverly titled "Penny Pinching Pantry Raid!"

In a nutshell the challenge is to only spend one hundred dollars TOTAL on food for the month of July. That even includes going out to eat. We can use what we already have in our pantry (phew)!

You can head on over to Susan's blog for all the details and rules.

Here's my food inventory:

Fridge
Skim Milk
1% Milk
Whole Milk
Buttermilk
Cheddar Cheese
Cream Cheese
Feta Cheese
Bleu Cheese
Provolone Cheese
Swiss Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
Gruyere Cheese
Mozzerella Cheese
Cottage Cheese
Unsalted Butter
Salted Butter
Eggs

1 Red Pepper
Okra
2 Green Peppers
Celery Stalk
Broccoli
Cucumbers
Carrots
Lettuce
Cantelope
Melon
Green Beans
Red Onion
Salsa
3 lemons
2 Limes
Cherry Tomatoes
Diced Garlic
Purple Cabbage

Tortillas, wheat
Tortillas, white
2 Limes

A gazillion dressings, condiments, spreads and jams

Turkey Deli Meat
Ham Deli Meat

Freezer
Garden Burgers
Frozen Blueberries
Homemade Pie Dough
Peas
Edamame
Corn
Butter
Shrimp
Chicken
Chicken Burgers
Salmon

Pantry
Banana
Apples

White Bread
Wheat Bread
Panetonne Bread
Cous Cous
8 bags Ramen
2 boxes Annie's Shells and White Cheddar Pasta
2 boxes Mac n Cheese
Zataran's Jambalaya Mix
Multi-grain Penne
Spinach Rotini
Whole Wheat Penne
Brown Rice
Jasmine Rice
White Rice
Egg Noodles
Bulger
Quinoa
Red Quinoa
Arborio Rice
Spaghetti
Bread Crumbs
Potatos

Pinto Beans
Garbanzo Beans
Lima Beans
Canned Tuna
Canned Chicken

Flax Seeds
Walnuts
Cashews
Almonds

Golden Raisins
Raisins
Craisins
Agave

FiberOne Cereal
Kashi Go Lean Crunch
Kashi Go Lean
Kashi Cereal
Quick Oats
Puffins
Golden Grahams

Canned Green Chiles
Stewed Tomatoes
Tomato Paste
Tomato Sauce
Chicken Broth
Chicken w/ Rice Soup

Jell-O Instant Vanilla Pudding
Evaporated Milk
Sweet and Condensed Milk
Island Blossom Honey
Noni Juice
Protein Shakes - vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and orange cream
Fiber Complex Shakes
HIRO Drinks
FiberOne Bars
Nature Valley Granola Bars
Loads of Beef Jerky

Baking - normal amounts of usual stuff
Garden - herbs, peas, beets, tomatoes, squash, currants, grapes, raspberries, onions, carrots, lettuce peppers and more.

Shirley J Products - I've got everything in our regular bases, seasonings and add-water bakery mix line. You can check the products page. But I'm not going to list every stinking product. I really think that these products are going to help me through this challenge. They are seriously the building block for lots of recipes that utilize anything in my kitchen. This challenge goes along perfectly with the concept of Pantry Management that Shirley J touts.

**Okay, I feel like this was very thorough, but I reserve the right to be forgetful and disorganized which may have resulted in not having some food up on the list. **

So here we go. It should be an interesting month. I am most excited to see if I can actually do this and be satisfied and consume the amount of fresh foods I normally do. Besides, I'm sick of those lame things that have been sitting in my pantry forever. Stay tuned for a day one update.