pantry business

yesterday was cleaning out the pantry day.  one of my regular spring cleaning tasks.

i remove all the contents of that tiny room and wipe down the shelves with hot soapy water.

i clean the microwave and toaster too.

then i go through each item and see how much is left in the bottles, boxes and jars.

i see what i've been using and what just doesn't get used.

it's a real eye opener inventory-wise.

it's also a great time to decide to use things that really just need to be used.

for instance i have 2 cans of pumpkin still left over from the fall.

so i know we'll be having some pumpkin pasta and maybe even pumpkin soup b/c rain is predicted on monday - although that is hard to believe b/c currently it is sunny and 85 degrees.

i actually like this job.  1, i feel so grateful to actually have a pantry with food in it and 2, it's like a fresh start diet and health-wise for the warm months ahead and 3, i'm reminded of how simple a vegan diet actually is and how very grateful i am that i've come to eat this way.

btw doing this job while dressed in a caftan, listening to records and sipping sparkling water only adds to the pleasure.

do have a wonderful weekend.

xo

janet