I know that this lovely blood orange and lemon should have been used but I just didn’t get to them in time. What is it with me and citrus fruit?
They look sort of pretty though in the photo.
Also in the compost bin is a portion of sesame salad that I packed for my husband’s lunch and he forgot-for awhile.
Frugal Friday certainly doesn’t mean that you are making your family eat half rotten salad in a bid to “win” (none of us would do that-right?). Instead it is about respecting the ingredients that you have and making sure that they are not wasted.
Here is a real example. I recently threw-out a very blue and fuzzy loaf of organic olive bread. It hadn’t even been touched. That is wrong on so many levels. When I saw a loaf going stale (again) I was determined not to repeat this mistake.
Here’s how I solved it.
Croutons! It is just about the season where salads are an everyday occurance so croutons are desperately needed. They can take a lunch “meh” salad and transport it into something really special.
Stale loaf of bread cut into one inch chunks-don’t go “all Martha” on me and measure them. They are supposed to look rustic.
Toss with 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1 tsp chopped rosemary, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1/2 tsp. chilli flakes (OR use the seasoning that you really enjoy).
Spread on a cookie sheet (I have a silpat sheet under them to aid clean-up) and bake until browned and crunchy at 330 (about 15 minutes).
Store in a container that the baby can empty at will when she wants a “schnack”.I love hearing from you. Leave a comment-make my day.
Would you still love me if I admit (head hung in shame) that I've never ever tasted a blood orange?
Of course! For goodness sakes don't give it to your kiddoes when they are wearing anything other than black. We've ruined a few clothes (I'm a slow learner).