Let's Roll

I was tossing a few ideas around in my head as to what this weeks goal was going to be.  I decided to go ahead and pick two.  I did this for a couple of reasons.  The first is because my husband sort of made the decision for me without even knowing it.  The other reason is because I wanted to do something for myself that was an attainable and measureable goal.  So here we go.  Remember, I would LOVE for you all to play along.  Make a goal! Stick to it, and report back to me.

Goal #1 : Drink at least 64 oz of H2O a day.  Cliche' I know, but I know that drinking water helps aid in weight loss.  I also know it will make me feel better, and it is something that I can keep track of daily.

Goal #2: This is going to be a long term goal, and this is the one my husband decided for me.  I already had the idea in place but hadn't picked it for this week.  I came home from work last night to a wonderful meal list filled out by my husband.  He found some new things to try and put them on the list and provided me with the recipes too.  So my goal is, to make something totally new for dinner at least one night a week.  I will post that meal on here on Sunday night's post (which most of you will recieve on Monday morning), and then document the meal with a picture the night of, and report back in on Sunday with the result and a new recipe to try.

This week I will make this on Thursday:
Paula Deen's Short Ribs (sans rice)
Crash Hot Potatoes
Baked beans
Homemade dinner rolls

All of these aside from the baked beans which come to me courtesy of the Bush secret family recipe, are new to me (unless of course, mom wants to send me her recipe for beans).  I  wish I had a Dutch Oven, ahem, for not just the ribs but other things I would like to learn to make, but I will have to make do with my Grandma's trusty iron skillet.

I really, really hope some of you join me in this venture.  I hope it allows me to try some new things and expand my tastes.

On another note, I found a new CSA to join! This time I have much better feelings about it.  The one we joined last year was a bust.  It was their first year and well, they had a lot to learn, and it just was too far to drive.  This year we are going to use Spyglass Gardens . I think this one will turn out a whole lot better than last year and am really looking forward to it.