Why I Plan My Menus:

May 22, 2009 - Posted by pearsonsprogress- 2 Comments

A menu plan saves money. Reducing trips to the supermarket, a menu plan reduces impulse spending. Using leftovers efficiently cuts food waste and ‘working in’ an ingredient that I already have helps me use what’s in the pantry or garden.
A menu plan saves time. No frantic searches of what to prepare… I know exactly [...]



Fava Beans

May 22, 2009 - Posted by pearsonsprogress- 1 Comment

Here are the results of my efforts:

1st planting                       2nd planting                   harvested beans                 cooked beans with ham