tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718743594504287977.post4885302083373458473..comments2024-02-02T04:26:58.941-08:00Comments on My Year Without Spending: CSA Delivery Day: Spring EditionAngelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599239118658166008noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718743594504287977.post-77157114558542157902010-04-06T09:42:54.177-07:002010-04-06T09:42:54.177-07:00Angela, thanks for being honest that there are a f...Angela, thanks for being honest that there are a few items that you are not comfortable buying used. I am very frugal and live as "compact-ly" as I can. <br />Several months ago, my basic sewing machine stitched it's last stitch. I began researching sewing machines, fully intending to select the model I want and then wait for it to show up on Craigslist. As I researched, I realized how advanced sewing machines have become- some are even computerized. I have been sewing for over 30 years (I learned how to sew when I was twelve, seriously) and have gone through several hand-me-down machines. When I decided on the type of machine I want, I realized that it is an investment, and as such, I don't want to risk my hard earned $$ on a machine that may not have been well cared for.<br />That said, I did research four major brands and two sewing centers here in Atlanta and have found an excellent buy on a machine that is exactly what I want, and the store has excellent customer service, and more classes that one can possible take.<br />Thanks again for being real!<br />EleanorThe Craigshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08653879776538972516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718743594504287977.post-17271334889374561572010-04-06T08:57:21.070-07:002010-04-06T08:57:21.070-07:00I made this for Easter: take 4 cups of chicken bro...I made this for Easter: take 4 cups of chicken broth (should be homemade, could use veggie broth instead - I used broth from a turkey carcass) and heat to simmering. Add three cups any kind of roughly chopped green - I used baby spinach, could be a mixture -and simmer about three minutes. Have ready a half cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese (or any hard cheese), a tablespoon of flour, and one egg, all blended together with a fork. Turn up the heat under the broth, and as it comes to boiling, stir in the egg-cheese mixture. It will separate into little flakes, like egg drop soup. Add a quarter cup snipped chives or other mild leafy herb, frsh ground pepper and a pinch of sea salt. Serve imemdiately with really good homebaked bread. Excellent lunch or first course!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17992939127871927121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718743594504287977.post-34260557880274424732010-04-05T21:11:59.100-07:002010-04-05T21:11:59.100-07:00Laura- Thanks so much for the recipe. I just went ...Laura- Thanks so much for the recipe. I just went and checked it out, and it's right up our alley- easy and delicious! <br /><br />Susan- Thanks for your vote of confidence. I really do feel that I need a camera, mostly for this blog because I'm not a big photographer. And my husband convinced me it's not worth the time for research, bidding, shipping, etc. to save a few bucks for a used camera that may be for sale because of a problem.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16599239118658166008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718743594504287977.post-5645098002121891172010-04-05T16:21:51.928-07:002010-04-05T16:21:51.928-07:00i think your weighing the decision to buy the came...i think your weighing the decision to buy the camera...and deciding its something you want and will use...makes it a good purchase...just being aware that its a choice...over the past year you have probably passed over many purchases...and now you deserve something useful and funsusannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718743594504287977.post-60614741121680673382010-04-05T15:41:25.700-07:002010-04-05T15:41:25.700-07:00Lucky you--everything looks so GOOD! California st...Lucky you--everything looks so GOOD! California strawberries are now in the markets here, but I'll bet the ones you got are sweeter than I could get.<br /><br />We eat lots of greens here as well. This is one of our favorites: Spaghetti with Greens<br />http://thinnerandwiser.wordpress.com/2010/02/23/frugal-recipe-of-the-week-spaghetti-with-greens/Laurahttp://thinnerandwiser.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com