May 13, 2026

Shopping Our Pantry...

 

After a (for me) long day of work, all I really want to do is make a cup of tea and put my feet up, but (thankfully), I don't live alone. 

I always make that cup of tea (right after I change clothes into something comfortable), but I know that making (or helping make) dinner is also on the agenda. So, if I don't bring dinner home with me, the next best thing is to shop my pantry. It's for times like these that my/our canning efforts seem so worthwhile.

Last night, all I had to do was thaw out a few frozen shrimp, boil fettuccini noodles, and heat a jar of the Alfredo sauce I canned last winter. Add a few heat n' serve rolls, and in less than a half hour, dinner was served.

It was delicious, too, thanks to the great recipes I've gleaned from the channels I follow on Facebook or Instagram. I'm so grateful for the women who unselfishly share their knowledge and recipes. That's why I'm always happy to share what I find.

Handsome did cleanup last night, so I thanked him and went to bed early. My plan today is to work more on my monarch. I'm looking forward to making some progress on the first wing. Plus, the restful act of putting needle and thread to fabric is just what I need. I'll share an update tomorrow  

7 comments:

  1. I love the look of all the canned goodies in your pantry.
    Get some rest, & stitch on your Butterfly today.
    Marilyn

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    1. Thanks, Marilyn-
      It's fun to just open cupboard doors, for sure. Great advice. That's just what I did.
      xo
      Donna

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  2. LOL! At the end of a tiring day, I would have never even dreamed of Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp! That is one gourmet pantry! Goodness, I'd probably be thinking hot dogs or chicken nuggets...😆

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    1. Hi Lois-
      Thanks for the giggle. I hadn't even thought about that aspect. lol Next time, hot dogs. I love the darn things!
      xo
      Donna

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  3. Your pantry looks so pretty. Your reward for a long day at work is being able to stitch today...well deserved I would say.

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    1. Thank you, MA. Sometimes I open the doors just to look. lol Lazy day incoming.
      xo
      Donna

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  4. That is an excellent pantry to shop from.
    And a perfect dinner.
    Shirley

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Blessings, Donna