tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9602464.post115167073611272001..comments2023-08-11T04:12:44.379-04:00Comments on Frugal Veggie Mama: All My Bags Are Packed, I'm Ready to Go...Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17911065931537643607noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9602464.post-1151847234233518472006-07-02T09:33:00.000-04:002006-07-02T09:33:00.000-04:00Thanks Maggie, Rachel and Crystal. Its great when...Thanks Maggie, Rachel and Crystal. Its great when people understand.<BR/><BR/>Crystal, it sounds like you're on your way! The first creation is always the hardest but once you start seeing the possibilities you get hooked. Congratulations!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17911065931537643607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9602464.post-1151808263000240452006-07-01T22:44:00.000-04:002006-07-01T22:44:00.000-04:00I used to always feel bad when my husband and I ha...I used to always feel bad when my husband and I had things that others coveted. But the fact of the matter is that we worked hard, were frugal and we saved money when oftentimes the people who were jealous of us and the things we had squandered their money frivolously. I don't feel bad anymore. Most of them could have what we have if they had made different decisions about how to spend their money, how to use their resources, and if they really knew what was important to them and what made them happy. Enjoy your special retreat! You've earned it. <BR/><BR/>On a side note, I have been totally inspired by you. Usually, I'm not super creative when it comes to cooking. I'm not very talented and either make simple things or stick to recipes. However, this morning, as I was making oatmeal for breakfast, I thought about dinner and what leftovers I had in the refrigerator and asked myself what you would do. So here's what I came up with. I doubled the amount of oatmeal I was cooking. While I was waiting for it to cook, I shredded two carrots and an onion and I chopped a handful of walnuts. Tonight I took some leftover hummus from lunch yesterday and mixed it with the extra oatmeal (with ground flax) from breakfast along with the carrots, onion, and walnuts. Mixed in some breadcrumbs to dry it out a little along with fresh parsley & thyme and cumin & cayenne. Formed the mixture into small patties, Sauted it in a little olive oil and served with sliced avocado. It was healthy, delicious and it was entirely my own creation (the first of hopefully many to come!!!). I think this could easily be adapted to fit whatever leftovers I have in the fridge and I will start to think about making extra of items (beans, rice, etc.) to later mix into patties (or even a loaf if I dared to turn the oven on). Thanks Katie!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9602464.post-1151720603290003152006-06-30T22:23:00.000-04:002006-06-30T22:23:00.000-04:00Have a really good time!Have a really good time!Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374250627936331074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9602464.post-1151671634939687662006-06-30T08:47:00.000-04:002006-06-30T08:47:00.000-04:00posted by Katie "It isn't glamarous but it makes u...posted by Katie "It isn't glamarous but it makes us happy!"<BR/>In a nutshell, this is my feeling about our life. Isn't it wonderful when you are at peace with your own choices? I agree, about jealousy beeing unneeded. Our goal should always be to be happy with our own life, not pining for someone else's. You must be doing something right! Have a great trip!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com