While my husbands been away I've been having a little fun playing with my food. There's been a little personal challenge going on around here and it's all about food. Sometimes when he's gone it doesn't seem like it's worthwhile to do much cooking just for little ole me. So, in those times I often heat up a lot of canned soup, stop at Wendy's, Lean Cuisine, chicken potpie . . . You get the drift. But, I must admit I really don't like to eat like that.So, this time I made a deal with myself that instead of doing that I would take something out of the freezer or pantry and brainstorm on ideas of how I could turn it into a delicious meal for one. I tell you I've been surprised by the good results I've gotten and in the process the freezer is getting better organized and I'm not wasting money on going out to eat. What started out as my little game has turned into a new way to look at meal preparation.
Take this morning, for instance. I had a lot of strawberries and several overripe bananas on hand. After a quick Internet search I decided to try out a new recipe for Strawberry-Banana Muffins. My son stopped in this morning and we both loved these muffins. If you'd like the recipe you can find it here.
While my son was here he brought my Easter boxes down from the attic for me. To show my appreciation I thought a strawberry smoothie was in order. Oh goodie I get to play with food again!!*****
I appreciate your kind comments on my back problem. It is almost back to normal.
Wishing you a wonderful week!!
Strawberry smoothies are my favorite!!
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Jen
Those look soooo goood!
ReplyDeleteBelieve it or not, I have heard some of my friends talking in the last week, about doing the same things you did this weekend. Using up things in their freezers, not going out as much, and learning to be more creative. I think that is a great idea. The banana strawberry muffins look so good to me. I will definitely try that recipe. It is good to hear your back is feeling better.
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious. Good for you for treating yourself that way.
ReplyDeleteI do the exact same thing. I usually buy a container of cottage cheese and let that do for my meals. I am gonig to take on your challenge the next time my guy is gone!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear your back is feeling better.
ReplyDeleteThose muffins looks soooo good. I'm going to go and get the recipe.
How nice to have breakfast with your son. :-)
What a nice son! What a nice way for a nice son to be paid for his thoughtfulness! Glad to hear that the back is healing and almost back to normal.
ReplyDeleteHi Kim,
ReplyDeleteOh yummy, they look fabulous sweetie! I love the combo of strawberry and banana too! I will HAVE to try them! Thanks for sharing ! and I adore that hand blender too, how sweet!!
Hugs, Cynthia
I love strawberry smoothies - and in a cute strawberry glass, too!! How nice.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week!
I love strawberry smoothies - and in a cute strawberry glass, too!! How nice.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week!
Strawberry banana muffins and a strawberry smoothie sounds delish!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Donna
KIM, JUST STOPPED BY TO VISIT.I ENJOYED YOUR BLOG VERY MUCH.AND I LOVE STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIES!HAVE A BLESSED DAY!
ReplyDeleteHi Kim,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely surprise visit. Thank you so much for stopping by. I know what you mean about cooking for one. My husband also travels quite a bit and It's so easy just to stop off after work and pick up a bite to eat. I enjoyed visiting your blog and will be back again. I am going to add you to my favorites.
Have a wonderful day,
Elizabeth
Hi Kim ~ yummm...strawberry smoothies sound great and so do the muffins. I hope you're feeling better...take it easy, back pains are not fun at all!
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Michele
That sounds yummy and I really want to start making smoothies this summer! I just need to figure out what ingredients to have on hand! Hope your back continues to mend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful spring display you have on your kitchen counter as your blog header!
ReplyDeletePamela
Yum, everything looks so delicious. Thanks for entering my give-away. I signed up to follow your blog so we can keep in touch.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sue
I'm so glad your back is feeling better......whew.....we just don't have time to be out of whack, so we??
ReplyDeleteMmmmmmmmmm.........those muffins sound toooooo good. And, a smoothie?? Delish! Do you have one of those fancy blender do-hickeys? They had them at Costco a few weeks ago, but they were nearly 400.00! I wonder how many times I could go to the smoothie store and have them whip me up one for 400 bucks?? And, THEY'D clean up the mess.......yep, that IS the best part.
Blessings,
Spencer
Oh Kim now you went and done it girl you made me hungry !! I hate cooking just for myself also..I am a junk food eater..before I got remarried I use to made a meatloaf just so I could made sandwiches from it..hey it would last about 4 days with me!! then I also would made a casserol just to eat for days..thankd for sharing and coming by...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by conniescapers.blogspot.com, Kim...yes! You were about dead-on, CeeKay and I figure it was about 59 or 60. Love those bobby socks.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy reading your blog.
Connie
Those do look delicious!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that you are feeling better, back pain is awful.
Kim, your smoothies look absolutely wonderful...so refreshing.
ReplyDeleteYour post is very inspiring.
Barb
I'm finding out that the internet is a great cookbook! I want to try those muffins. I sure hope your back is better. So sorry you had to suffer with that. Also, so sorry to hear your mom is having problems. I'll keep you two in my prayers. Twyla
ReplyDeleteKim..your blog is just WONDERFUL! Those little glass are adorable! Everything looks yummy! I tell you, I am going to get fat doing this bloggy thing! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd..thank you so much for your visit to my blog and for your sweet compliments!! I so appreciate that. I just began to do this in December and have had such a nice time on here....again..thank you so much!!
Mona
Thinking about you today! Hope you are having a beautiful Spring day. Thank you for your many kind and encouraging words when you visit my blog.
ReplyDeleteAnother great entry! The muffins look delicious, as well as the smoothie!
ReplyDeleteI pray your back is better now!
Love,
Bonnie