Recently I attended a class on growing your own herbs. We planted some and then I promptly left on vacation and they died. But, I learned some valuable skills and feel the motivation that comes with learning new things. It's similar to growing your own garden, but on a much smaller scale, I'm sure. After reading this article and thinking about what was said in the class, I realized that we really don't need to be eating that much meat.

“And again, verily I say unto you, all wholesome herbs God hath ordained for the constitution, nature, and use of man—

“Every herb in the season thereof, and every fruit in the season thereof; all these to be used with prudence and thanksgiving.

“Yea, flesh also of beasts and of the fowls of the air, I, the Lord, have ordained for the use of man with thanksgiving; nevertheless they are to be used sparingly;

“And it is pleasing unto me that they should not be used, only in times of winter, or of cold, or famine.

“All grain is ordained for the use of man and of beasts, to be the staff of life, …

“All grain is good for the food of man; as also the fruit of the vine; …

“Nevertheless, wheat for man” (D&C 89:10–14, 16–17).

And when my husband suggested we cut back, I knew it was really time to change some things around. So our menu for the week has been kind of different. Some meals have been much better than others, but I'll send you the recipes if you want them. Just comment or email me and they are all yours. So we've had or it's in the plans to have Carribean Shrimp, Sushi Bowl, Bean Salad Wraps, Crab Salad in Pitas, Lentil and Rice Casserole, Chicken Pot Pie, Mushroom Rigatoni, Gourmet Fried Rice, Mexican Frittatas, etc. I think the Sushi Bowl (see picture) has been our favorite so far. Though the recipes sometimes need modifying, that's half the fun, and they still turn out yummy or at least it's something new and different.