Jots and Tittles and other Random Things

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Howdy Everybody!

Last night was a late night binge-watching YouTube videos on homesteading. This time of year some homesteaders do what is called a Pantry Challenge.

Basically for one to two months, they only use what they have preserved or have on hand for cooking. I think they have a very small budget for things that they don't preserve, such as milk, or whatnot.

I have decided to try out this challenge, although most of my things are store bought. But there is a lot of miscellaneous stuff hiding out in my cabinets...
So I printed out some freezer/pantry/fridge inventory lists,
planning out a few meals and trying very hard not to waste anything.

Right now, I have a ham bone in the crockpot with dried pinto beans, carrots and onions.

The rest of the ham will go into ham salad and egg rolls.

I've also got a shepherd's pie ready to go.

In a bit will try out a 30 min bread dough recipe for a loaf of bread and/or rolls.

I also have a dish of lemon bars made up. First time trying them, so will see how that goes.

The two channels that I watch are Acre Homestead (Becky) and Three Rivers Homestead

Of course, I've had some coffee!