Spring is in the Air!

Spring is in the air!  Okay…spring is probably almost gone in Atlanta as the hot summer approaches, but temperatures are still nice here in Korea.  One thing I really appreciate is the nice breeze which seems almost constant combined with cool nights and mornings.  Unlike Atlanta, it’s not hot and balmy the whole day.  We have been getting temps in the upper 70s and 80s.  It’s still pleasant!    It’s the perfect time of year to open all the windows and let in the fresh air.  Also a good time for spring cleaning!

My dad and sister will be joining me for a visit in about a week and a half.  I’m so excited!  My first visitors, which means it is time for some THOROUGH spring cleaning to prepare for my first guests.  I started going through my pantry, which contains some items from the teacher before me.  I don’t even know what some of it is or how to use it.  Also, the expiration dates on a few items has come and gone.  Time to clear it out!

Spring cleaning my kitchen also means taking stock of some new trigger foods that need to be removed.  This includes a new party mix I found.  The name of the product translates to “Mix Party.”  A more appropriate name would be “Party Mix Crack.”  This stuff needs to come with a warning label…talk about addictive.  Once I finish this container, I need to be careful about ever purchasing it again…I just can’t help myself from grabbing a handful here and there.  And, as we all know, that adds up quickly.  Yikes!

What about you?  What are you doing to spring clean your fridge?  What needs to go and what needs to get added?

My dangerous new party mix!
This stuff is like crack for me...ugh!!

Ode to Mix Party

Oh, you tasty mix!

My craving for you

I cannot seem to fix.

Hmm…salty or sweet.

When I can’t decide

You are the perfect treat.

You are not good for me.

I must stay away,

That is clear to see.

‘Tis sad that we must part.

Alas, I simply cannot

Put you in my cart!