I need to change a lot of my patterns.
For example, little bear used to really enjoy Angel Delight type desserts. OH also enjoyed them, so I got a large amount when they came up on Approved Food. This coincided with them going off desserts. Yesterday, last thing, I picked one up and checked the 'use by' date. It was June 2010.
This afternoon after I came back in from shopping (I actually went out of the house to do shopping!) I started to go through a cupboard or two. I have filled three black bags with out of date stuff. There is a lot more to go, I will update after having a mad spree tonight. Tonight is a good time to go a little crazy as tomorrow is bin day.
It is a huge wake up call to me. I could not believe that I had had those things in the cupboard that long - but I had! Time had just slipped away. And also I am deeply, intensely ashamed. So many people do not have enough wholesome food to eat, and I am throwing out so much.
I really need to rethink my patterns of shopping and cooking. However now there is so much more space in the cupboards I can perhaps see what is there more clearly, and use it up earlier.
Now all I need to worry about now is how to cook the herring I bought today. It's looking like poached in milk, but I may get more adventurous.
1 comment:
I have to admit that where I was once a huge fan of Approved Food, I find that there is less on there these days for a healthy diet - I am really trying to remove too much packet food and biscuits/crisps/sweets/chocolate etc from the cupboards. It isn't then justifiable to me to spend a fortune on delivery of the other stuff that I would want. We are eating a lot more fresh and basic food these days so my cupboards need a similar clear out! Good for you, Sybil xx
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