My freezer is well stocked as well. Cooking is one of my hobbies so I can stay busy.
2020 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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This is such a bright, happy color. If your weather warms up some, you could even carry it in the rain.
In the meantime, snuggle with Coco!
This is a "shop your closet" thread… so now we're shopping our freezers!
Good on you for having pomegranate molasses in your pantry. I'd never heard of it. I do have a little jar of Moroccan preserved lemons in the fridge, though. Chicken tagine, anyone???
Totally! Unfortunately I have to second you on this statement. My inbox is full of sales advertisements and I bet ebay and the classifieds are still full of bags, but I am not even tempted to look.
That´s a truly cheerful bag! It makes me smile just to look at it. Thank-you for showing!
Thank you! It makes me smile too - such a cutie!
At the beginning of the year, several people said their New Year's resolution was to empty out their freezer. I said it was a good idea and I should do it, but now I'm happy I procrastinated so the food was there when we needed it.This is a "shop your closet" thread… so now we're shopping our freezers!
Good on you for having pomegranate molasses in your pantry. I'd never heard of it. I do have a little jar of Moroccan preserved lemons in the fridge, though. Chicken tagine, anyone???
The pomegranate chicken came out great! I had the pomegranate molasses because I had tried another recipe before but that one was a failure. There was a restaurant in Berkeley we used to go to that had great pomegranate chicken. I've been trying to come up with something similar for years. It's been so long since I've tasted the one in Berkeley so I can't say this one is similar but the recipe is staying in my permanent collection.
I’m glad you have the things you need! I’m pretty deeply stocked in general so I haven’t had any concerns. The only thing I would like to have and can’t find is bread. But, that is probably ok. I don’t need to eat it and Mr. S doesn’t want it. Lol!
I have cookbooks from my granny with her notes in them. I’d never give them up. I also have some others I’ve collected over the years. I actually prefer cookbooks because I’m always multi tasking on my phone and it’s a paid to toggle back and forth between a recipe and something else I’m doing.Good to hear from you, @msd_bags . I know exactly what you're saying, that having some supplies at home makes you feel (a teensy bit) more relaxed. At least you know you can stay at home for the duration, and you'll be nourished.
I keep getting emails from online shops offering bargains, and I did end up buying one sweater that was on a super-deep discount (I have multiples of this sweater, so I know it fits me) but other than that, I haven't been tempted to shop… or even browse. The fun has gone out of it.
Instead, I've been doing a deep dive into my cookbooks. Ugh. Does anyone still HAVE cookbooks any more? Showing my age again!
DH and I have been going on a long walk every day. The entire state is on a "stay home" order, but you can be outside if you maintain the proper distance. Today it's raining, but we're going to put on raingear and walk anyway. I think it's important for mental as well as physical health to get outside.
Stay safe… be well.
I’ve been doing that too. So far I’ve made white chicken chili, red beans & sausage, cheeseburger macaroni and spaghetti sauce. I also brined / marinated several meats. And, I cooked and portioned off recipe components (sausage and hamburger crumbles, sautéed onions & garlic, etc.) My freezer is getting pretty happy.
Mr. S is still experimenting with cocktails. He crafted a pretty gin and tonic for me. I’ve never had one before. It’s tasty but definitely a sloooooow sipping drink - not because it has a lot of alcohol but because it’s carbonated. I’ve been nursing it for over 2 hours now.
Wow and it is beautiful as well. Is he an artist or graphic designer!!!I’m glad you have the things you need! I’m pretty deeply stocked in general so I haven’t had any concerns. The only thing I would like to have and can’t find is bread. But, that is probably ok. I don’t need to eat it and Mr. S doesn’t want it. Lol!
I have cookbooks from my granny with her notes in them. I’d never give them up. I also have some others I’ve collected over the years. I actually prefer cookbooks because I’m always multi tasking on my phone and it’s a paid to toggle back and forth between a recipe and something else I’m doing.
I’ve been doing that too. So far I’ve made white chicken chili, red beans & sausage, cheeseburger macaroni and spaghetti sauce. I also brined / marinated several meats. And, I cooked and portioned off recipe components (sausage and hamburger crumbles, sautéed onions & garlic, etc.) My freezer is getting pretty happy.
Mr. S is still experimenting with cocktails. He crafted a pretty gin and tonic for me. I’ve never had one before. It’s tasty but definitely a sloooooow sipping drink - not because it has a lot of alcohol but because it’s carbonated. I’ve been nursing it for over 2 hours now.
Lol! Nope. Engineer / IT geek. But, his hobby is making craft cocktails and they’re always super yummy as well as beautiful. I keep telling him he should start an insta / YouTube channel.
I’m going to try to catch up on the color showcase. My 4 year handbag journey has been about upgrading and streamlining my collection to be both more aesthetically pleasing and more practical. No closet museum pieces.
2016:
Still have the sofa but, none of the bags survived the last 4 years.
2020:
I’m super happy with the changes I’ve made. I sold the Chanel SF and replaced it with the DF because I didn’t like the SF’s caviar leather - muuuuuch prefer lamb for this color. I miss the Prada’s usefulness but, it was just the wrong color. I’d LOVE to have this in black with shw but they only make it with shw. I still love the idea of the Gucci but, I never reached for it. The drop was a little off for me. When I wore it, it fell just above my elbow. I prefer just at / above hip for a shoulder bag.
I adore red bags but, I don’t see me buying another. I’m very happy and content with what I have.
2016:
- Chanel 10C Red Caviar Jumbo Classic Single Flap /shw
- Prada Fuoco Saffiano Double Zip Tote w/ghw
- Gucci Red Leather Small Soho Shoulder w/ghw
- Angela T Red Croc Embossed Leather Clutch with Wrist Strap w/shw
Still have the sofa but, none of the bags survived the last 4 years.
2020:
- Chanel Red Lamb Jumbo Classic Double Flap w/shw
- Trussardi Red Mini Lovy
I’m super happy with the changes I’ve made. I sold the Chanel SF and replaced it with the DF because I didn’t like the SF’s caviar leather - muuuuuch prefer lamb for this color. I miss the Prada’s usefulness but, it was just the wrong color. I’d LOVE to have this in black with shw but they only make it with shw. I still love the idea of the Gucci but, I never reached for it. The drop was a little off for me. When I wore it, it fell just above my elbow. I prefer just at / above hip for a shoulder bag.
I adore red bags but, I don’t see me buying another. I’m very happy and content with what I have.
This is a "shop your closet" thread… so now we're shopping our freezers!
Good on you for having pomegranate molasses in your pantry. I'd never heard of it. I do have a little jar of Moroccan preserved lemons in the fridge, though. Chicken tagine, anyone???
Wish I could say the same. LOL!
I looked and saw a preloved bag that would fit one of the needs on my “to buy” list. But, I’d feel silly buying another bag right now when my current bags (and clothes and jewelry) are on foot recovery lockdown / virus quarantine with me.Plus, I just bought a handbag in December and I said (during saner moments) I was focusing on jewelry and clothes right now.
Ugh, I’ll hold on it for a while...
... but, I am 7 bags under my personal maximum for my collection sooooo...
Orange & Yellow Bags
2016:
Dooney & Bourke Alto Evelina Tote in orange
2020:
Miss Dior Sliding Chain Shoulder Bag in yellow Lambskin with ghw
I liked the look of the orange D&B. But the hardware was cheaply made and several people had problems with it breaking so it had to go.
I am a Miss Dior Sliding Chain bag fanatic and literally squealed and shrieked when I found this bag resale for 1/6th of retail in near pristine condition. Every time I wear this bag, I feel happy.
2016:
Dooney & Bourke Alto Evelina Tote in orange
2020:Miss Dior Sliding Chain Shoulder Bag in yellow Lambskin with ghw
I liked the look of the orange D&B. But the hardware was cheaply made and several people had problems with it breaking so it had to go.
I am a Miss Dior Sliding Chain bag fanatic and literally squealed and shrieked when I found this bag resale for 1/6th of retail in near pristine condition. Every time I wear this bag, I feel happy.