Things I've Learned Lately (about Food)

We are still eating. And cooking! Life is full. I posted here and here how I'm changing gears in the kitchen and at the grocery store - how we are transitioning from a family of two adult eaters to, well .... a full blown family that has to be fed. Even for me who enjoys being in the kitchen, it's been a challenge, one that I'm still figuring out.

We have thoroughly enjoyed summer produce this year.

But I'm not going to lie - I'm looking forward to fall and soups. Soups are my life. I think cool weather cooking is SO much easier than summer. Crock pots, more freezable meals - bring it on!
 

I'm eager to make that first batch of pumpkin muffins.

I recently defrosted my deep freezer, cleaned it out, and I can't wait to fill it up as we wait for BABY to arrive this December.

 Summer has been good to us food-wise. I learned a lot about eating and cooking.

I learned to slow down in the kitchen....to follow real recipes, to not wing it so much, to try new flavors.

I learned a little self control - to not impulse buy, to buy higher quality.

I learned that shopping multiple stores really doesn't work for me. It's too much. So I'm back at Publix, paying a little more. And that's okay - it's the price I pay for sanity and convenience.

Of course there's Costco. I'm still figuring that store out and how it fits into my life.

I learned to label everything I put in the freezer after coming across several mystery items.

I learned a lot. I'm growing in the kitchen. Literally and figuratively!

I have miss posting here. But honestly, I've given you all I've got (up until now). There are some new recipes on my menu this week - FINALLY! I hope to return soon with some decent meals to share.

So what have you learned about food and life this summer?