An Example of What Not to Do

So, I would like give you all an example of why I made this blog. I'm about to move at the end of this month, & money has been very tight, as I've been saving for things like boxes, a u-haul and the dreaded deposit. Plus my kitchen is partially in boxes and in utter havok (for the record, it's not so much a kitchen as it is a sink and a stove in my living room). So last Thursday night, this is what I ate for dinner, an ounce of dates, half a coconut (and all the water, yum!), a can of artichoke hearts and a can of sardines.

Yup. This is a normal meal for me, really. Happily enough, it was only about a $2 meal, and that's what is most important at the time. To make up for it, I have spent the weekend at my boyfriend's sister's house, & she is a master baker, especially in gluten-free & vegan. I really don't care for the vegan part, I enjoy my eggs and milk, but I had gluten-free soft pretzels and I saw the Pearly Gates for a second. Doc, as I call her, (because she's honestly a doctor), said "I'm glad you mildly enjoy them" (they were sort of gritty, and cornbread textured), and I looked at her funny and said "is there anything about me that looks 'mildly' joyfull? I'm in shangri-la right now." Then she made red velvet cupcakes without my even having told her that I wanted them!

Well, hopefully next month proves more productive for my cooking efforts!