LoriAnn's Comments

Simple Makes : rest

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:03:04 +0000

Kinda feels good, doesn't it?

Simple Makes : Sort Recipes

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:20:06 +0000

Good question (and I like your post, too):

I'll go into more detail in step 6, "Go Shopping," but basically though I meal plan for two weeks in advance, and make my shopping list only that often, I go to the store more frequently.

I live in walking distance of a farmer's market, so I'm able to buy fruits and veggies twice a week. We either buy meat weekly or freeze what we won't use that week. Other things, though, like flour, tomato paste, oats, jelly, rice, milk powder, baking powder and soda, vinegar, soy sauce... and more, I just buy as needed the weekend after I choose my meal plan. We don't have a vehicle, and this way I never need to buy more than what I can carry walking home.

Simple Makes : Choosing Recipes

Sat, 7 Mar 2009 01:36:05 +0000

Hehe :-) We're big curry fans, too. Your soup sounds yummy!

Simple Makes : 2-Week Meal Planning

Sun, 1 Mar 2009 00:57:03 +0000

Yummm...

Simple Makes : Finding Recipes

Sun, 1 Mar 2009 00:53:04 +0000

I do, I do! I'll go check out the recipe.

Simple Makes : Select Recipes

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:37:03 +0000

The Artisan Bread in Five method is supposed to be really flexible with yeast; you can even put the dough in the refrigerator to rise slowly, overnight. I live in rural China where our yeast isn't as high-quality as what people in the U.S. use, so I do everything they say BUT I microwave my water for 30 seconds first, add the yeast into it, and let it stand while I mix the flour with the salt and whatever other ingredients. It works fine for me, and I don't have to buy expensive imported yeast like many other expats here who bake but find that the local yeast won't rise. Let me know whether this helps... :)

Simple Makes : February Giveaway: Panda Pillow

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:56:03 +0000

Get in touch with me anytime you'd like to! Always looking for talented crafters :-)

Simple Makes : Simple Cooking: Top 5 Cookbooks

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:05:03 +0000

I hadn't heard of either... thanks!

Simple Makes : February Giveaway: Panda Pillow

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:04:04 +0000

*Sigh* what talent!

Simple Makes : Finding Recipes

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:02:04 +0000

What a flexible recipe! I'll be trying that with the preserves I have around here! Thanks a bunch for the link.

Simple Makes : February Giveaway: Panda Pillow

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:56:03 +0000

Glad you're enjoying it, let me know what you'd like to see in the future!

Simple Makes : Finding Recipes

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:43:03 +0000

I didn't know about that website - going to check it out now!

Simple Makes : 2-Week Meal Planning

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:31:04 +0000

Thanks, Heidi! All the photos are Creative Commons on Flickr.com. There are some very talented people there!

Lemon pie for breakfast actually sounds really good, even though it may not be as healthy as multigrain bread with fruit and cheese. Hehe. I aim for healthy eating 80% of the time... it's not too overwhelming that way :-)

Simple Makes : 2-Week Meal Planning

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:27:03 +0000

mmmm... wasa was a family favorite when we lived in the U.S.! i never thought to spread honey, though, great idea!

Simple Makes : 2-Week Meal Planning

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:26:21 +0000

Great (mouthwatering!) ideas, everyone! I'm kind of a recipe gal when it comes to a recipe for the first time, so let me know if anyone has them for the foods that have been mentioned: * granola * quiche * angel food cake (for from-scratch strawberry shortcake) * keep the smoothie recipes coming!

My love, my inspiration: My Family : How Adorable!!!

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:32:07 +0000

Thanks for the link! I hope your experience on etsy continues to go well!

Simple Makes : Family Qlubb

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:22:03 +0000

Hehe, I have a page with usernames and paswords in my family/household notebook (same place I have calendars, meal plans, etc.). It also helps me not join too many because I can tell when I'm already a member of a similar site.

Glad you like the photo!

Simple Makes : Layla Legs Winner!

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:18:03 +0000

That'd be great... emailing you about this...

Simple Makes : 2-Week Meal Planning

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:53:03 +0000

That sounds amazing!! My husband hates eggs... but who says he has to eat everything I make!? I'm thinking onions, peppers, and mushrooms... a combination I love in almost anything.

Simple Makes : 2-Week Meal Planning

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:50:03 +0000

I love granola too (on yogurt is my favorite), but haven't found a recipe I really like that's also really healthy (not a ton of sugar & butter). Any ideas, anyone?