So, our nest is officially empty.
Our wonderful son was recently able to make a new home for himself, leaving us to realize just how big this house is for two people.
During this period of adjustment, I have been trying to clean out the food storage that has accumulated, finish up the leftovers, and create nutritious, portion-controlled meals for the two of us. Suddenly, our refrigerator looks a little barren. Where once there were plenty of leftovers to choose from, I now need to make do with froot loops or a peanut butter sandwich. Bleh.
The grocery bill is nice, though. Suddenly, one chicken breast is plenty, or one steak, split between us. Salad has become a meal (much to my husband's delight...he is the only man I have ever known who prefers salad over meat. Weird.) I no longer have to think about which vegetable I can serve to please everyone - it is easy. No lima beans or eggplant. Ever. Peas for one and carrots for the other. Other than that, we are in agreement.
Thank goodness for freezers. I think mine will be visited often in the future, especially for days like today. Apparently I over-bought when bell peppers were on sale. I roasted twelve this morning, and will make roasted red pepper soup this afternoon, creating yummy breakfasts and lunches for me.. Good bye, froot loops.
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