I'm broke. I haven't been this broke since my university days. When I go to the grocery store every item on my list takes careful consideration to determine if it is truly a necessity. In an effort to save money, I have been making a real effort to use the items that I have on hand in my pantry and freezer. There are many days when I think that I hve nothing to eat but with a little effort and creativity I manage to pull something together. What is surprising is that many of these meals are not only edible but they are actually quite tasty. This made me realize that it is easier to assume that I have nothing worthwhile in the house and go out to the store or restaurant to find something better. Too often, I take this same attitude with myself. I too easily belive that there is nothing worthwhile in my personal pantry. However, I am discovering talents that I have disregarded and left to collect dust and emotions that I stored away years ago in my frozen heart. Some of them seem a little freezer-burned but they are still palatable. Hopefully, I will be able to make it through the old stuff soon and start working with fresh ingredients again. In the meantime, I have a new appreciation for the old stuff that I've stored away.
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