Ah February. It’s my favorite month, and not just because it’s my birthday month. To me, February is like a breath of fresh air. I’ll get into it more in my Newsletter on Monday as to why I feel that way.
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We all have our thing. You know, the one thing that we do that just makes the world a better place for a few minutes. For me that thing is tea. The ritual of heating up the kettle, pouring out the tea leaves and/or herb pieces into a sieve and pouring the boiling water over the top is my thing.
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For the last few years, I have done an annual income report. This year is no different. I really think that transparency is important and I want you all to know that I do make money from blogging (albeit not very much).
Read the 2016 report and 2015 reports to find out more. …
Venison heart, like the heart of any animal, is one of those things that can be an acquired taste. While it’s a muscle like any other meat, it has a unique texture that can put some people off. It’s also a muscle that gets tough when cooked very easily. It’s for this reason that I prefer a quick stir fry or high heat grilling for the heart. These methods are a pretty sure fire way to keep the heart from getting overcooked. …
Anyone who has hung around here a while knows that I have a thing for menus. However, I don’t love meal planning as much as I love coming up with dinner party menus. For some reason, they just don’t seem as fun. Go figure. That doesn’t however, mean I skip them altogether.
I think meal planning is important for a number of reasons. First off, it saves money by providing a plan while shopping that stops me from buying extras that will go to waste. Similarly, it stops me from needing to make extra trips to the store, which saves even more. I have a clear picture of what I need to do when I get home, so it’s not 10 pm and I’m just realizing I haven’t eaten anything. So really taking 10 minutes to meal plan also saves me daily stress at meal times. Also, it gives me a reminder of whats happening during the week. Am I getting home late one night (that means I need a crockpot meal), or are we eating with someone else? See more stress relief. Finally, it helps us stay healthy, by thinking ahead about what we are eating we tend to choose healthier meals that we would in the moment….
