It's Raining Grains!

 

Here a grain, there a grain, everywhere a grain grain.  How does one give up bread, rice, and chips and have a pantry full of them?  My house is booby-trapped.

Which brings me to today’s topic of cleaning out my pantry.  Since I don't live alone, I either have to go all commando on it or a less violent act would be to set up a “Grains Only” cabinet where hubby and son can go to get their chip fix.  If this doesn’t work and I raid the cabinet, then out they go!  The end.  When it comes to sweet and/or salty treats, I have no power.  I know this about myself so I will stop fighting my inner strawberry. 

Let me take a moment to think something out; you've probably figured it out but it takes me longer.  What happens when I do crave a certain sweet, say Reese's peanut butter cups.?  If I purchase a regular size, that's two cups.  Perhaps I could share the other with one of my family.  Wait! They hate peanut butter and chocolate.  Who are these people I call family?!?  In the past I would purchase the bag with the individual mini cups but we are talking a whole bag and forget that-- I do NOT have that much willpower.  I do have a friend that likes peanut butter cups; I could call her and share.  But would I do that?  It is possible I could buy the candy (if I get this craving...which I don't have....but if I did....) and eat one and freeze the other.  It might work.  If it happens I'll let you know!  This all just goes to show that I don't think these types of scenarios through.  It goes against my grain.  I act and think later.  Hubby is a planner; I am not.  This is the new me, though.  Yay, me (sheesh, I've been watching Disney too long).  Getting back to the pantry, I'll try to upload the finished project (but don't hold your breath).

How about you?  Do you have a “pandora’s box” that is crying out for attention?  Do you have a pantry full of "peanut butter cups?"  How about sharing them with neighbors or co-workers.  It’s a long weekend; let's do this together.