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I eat a pumpkin pie green smoothie. Spinach, almond milk, almond butter, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, half a banana, and a scoop of protein powder. Incredibly tasty and satisfying. The added fiber from the pumpkin, fat from the almond butter, and protein from the powder keep me full until lunch. I have also successfully added a package of emergen-c to my fruitier green smoothies. It gives the smoothie a flavor and vitamin punch, and I like the fizziness.

@granola suicide, don't despair! I remodeled by relatively large kitchen (10 x 24) for less than $5k, including drywall, flooring, sink, paint and cupboards. We could have even gone cheaper. In my experience, doing remodeling projects inexpensively is possible, but it takes a lot of effort and time to shop around and DIY.

Decide where the art will go! Out of everything I own, my art and photos are my most precious possessions. I'm currently in the process of moving to a rental house after living in my own home for 9 years. I stopped by my (old) house on the way to sign the lease and loaded up the car with my art. I haven't hung most of it up yet, but just having it in the new place helps it feel like home.

I eat cannellini beans with everything! My new favorite is to top beans with a small amount of olive salad that is supposed to be a muffaletta topping. I also swap in cannellinis for every almost every carb (potatoes, pasta, bread) when I'm watching my weight. Tasty and helps me to flexibly cook for both me and my husband.

This would also work as a soup, sans vinegar and adding some stock. Just a thought.

Thanks for the inspiration everyone! I just cooked my first pot of successful greens! I sautéed half a large yellow onion and two garlic cloves in a generous amount of oil. After about 8 minutes, I added one beef bouillon cube, a few dashes of red pepper flakes and a couple of dashes of liquid smoke. Then, I added my greens. I sautéed for about 4-5 minutes, then added about 8oz water and another bouillon cube. Then, I put the lid on my pot and braised on medium for a good 20 minutes. I added 2-3 pinches of sugar at this point, and braised for another 10 minutes or so. Best greens I've ever had!

I've been following an earlier tip from the kitchn to roast acorn squash halves with oil, salt, pepper and a garlic clove inside. I scoop out the squash, mash with garlic clove and some goat cheese, then finish with my magic ingredient: a drizzle of black truffle oil. The earthiness of the truffle oil gives the dish just enough extra complexity.

I need those butterfly chairs!!! Does anyone know where I can find them?

Loved this post. I collect bones, fossils and shells with a passion. I tell my friends (and my husband) how much I love dead things, and they promptly call me creepy. Thanks for the validation!

I do this all the time. My cure is the same as one mentioned above: invite someone from out of town. Or, I put myself in a similar position to be embarrassed if it isn't done. Works every time.