Food Hoarder, That’s Me
I’ve heard it from more than one person…..I have a lot of food! I don’t know why I do…I just do! I can think of a gazillion things I need from the store at any given minute. Yet, as I look into the pantry….I get this overwhelmed feeling of gaaaaahhh, look at all that stuff! Somebody needs to cook it! Ewww!
Sounds ridiculous, I know!
Since my teenagers were still in bed at lunchtime (again), I decided to get busy with making a meal list from the food I have on hand. Yea, I’m living la vida loco! It only took me a flat 10 minutes or so to realize I have enough to cook for two weeks! {Shh, don’t tell my husband….he bugs me about a menu all the time!} It’s amazing what you find when you do a little organizing. I even had to throw out a few things.
Want to know what’s on the menu? I thought you would.
1–Chicken and yellow rice
2–Lasagna
3–Salmon patties (yes, we live high on the hog! Don’t hate!)
4–Turkey & veggie soup
5–Pizza
6–Cod fish & fries
7–Chicken & dressing
8–B.L.T.’s
9–Beef tips & rice
10–Taco’s
11–Whole chicken to bake & make magic
12–Spaghetti
13–Shrimp & penne pasta
14–Potato bar
I have more meals I can create with other extra items on hand but my brain is on overload right now. I’m going to pin myself down to using up what I have before I go “big shopping” again. I mean it! {Honey, I know you’re spying on me!} I’ll need the help of my family. They like to complain about what I cook (here & there). Using up the groceries you have is old school, I know. That’s what most of the world is doing and I do use mine too. It’s just that we’ve gotten extra fluffy in terms of full pantry/freezer. Then, we end up going….”What are we going to eeeeeeeat?”!
So, time to get down to business! I’ll have to let you know….how rich I am in 2 weeks! haha
Oh geez, and I didn’t even mention all the dessert stuff I could make. I’ll be whipping up some treats too! Last night, I went bonkers and made this delicious goodness! What is it, you ask? Cookies & Cream Peanut Butter Spread! Yea, some mean lady over at Picky Palate is spreading this fattening scrumptious recipe around. I think I might love her! 
Tags: food hoarding, full pantry, menu planning, saving money, shopping for groceries
February 22nd, 2012 at 12:52 am
Wanda,
My name is Brian and I work at a TV show in New York. I see that you have been contacted before about the opportunity to discuss your post on food hoarding on a television show. I am doing preliminary topic and would love to hear from you. Please email me if you would like to let me know a little more about yourself.
Brian
May 31st, 2011 at 6:11 pm
Hi Wanda,
My name is Carly Novich and I am a Casting Producer for Al Roker Entertainment in New York City. We are currently casting for a one hour TV Special for the Cooking Channel dealing with people overstocked, or people who excessively grocery shop, or people who have so much food in their home they probably don;t even know what’s there nor what has expired, or people who have stockpiles in case of emergency or simply disorganized kitchens in need clean-up. You get the idea…..
I have been doing research on the topic and I came across your site. I would love speak to you about this and see if you may be interested in participating in this project. I have many questions for you, including: How much food you have in your house now, do you keep an inventory? And, where do you put all of these groceries? Is your pantry overstocked? Can you find things in your fridge/freezer?
I would be happy to discuss this with you further, so feel free to email me back at your earliest convenience or I can be reached at 646.723.9847.
Thanks, Wanda and I’m looking forward to speaking with you.
Have a great evening,
Carly
Carly Novich
Casting Producer
Al Roker Entertainment
Tel: 646-723-9847
Email: carly@aolroker.com
www. alrokerentertainment.com