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That was always the first thing that came to mind when I saw other bloggers using this condiment so-unappetizingly-called nutritional yeast.

After seeing it in the store a few weeks ago, I decided to finally give it a try. I mean, considering my health tank hasn’t exactly been at an all-time high, I sort of need all the help I can get.

Nutritional yeast is “a valuable source of high-quality protein, essential amino acids, vitamins, dietary fiber, and minerals.”

Or as I like to call it…

I was quite skeptical, but I really am loving it! 8 grams of protein per 1 1/2 tablespoons and a salty, cheesy flavor? Sold.

For the most part I’ve been eating it atop salads and veggies, but I can attest that it also makes for a rockin’ addition to New England Clam Chowder.

Have you ever tried nutritional yeast? Thoughts?

What the heck did I think I was going to do with all of these bags?

Dare I say that instead of trashing them I just organized them neatly in a box…? 😕

What’s the difference between “holding onto stuff you might need somewhere down the line” and straight up hoarding?

…Good question.

That’s why over the next few weeks I’m going to subject myself to a little something I’m calling the Downsizing Challenge.

You see, I have a lot of stuff. Clothes, books, food, random nick-nacks….a lot of which I use, but also a ton that just seems to lie around with little-to-no purpose. And, since I’m moving to an apartment just about 1/4 the size of the one I’m living in now, I figured now would be a good time to purge some of this unneeded junk.

The thing is, though, I’m also at a point where I need to, well, stop spending money. So I want to make sure that I don’t downsize to the point that I end up needing to do laundry every other day, for example. Get what I mean?

So, that’s what I’m going to spend most of this Saturday doing. I’m hoping to load my car with as much “junk” as possible for when I go back to Pennsylvania in a few weeks, which is when I’ll actually be getting rid of my car as well. Yeah, I’m taking this downsizing thing pretty seriously.

I’m hoping that this little challenge will result in some fun tips (and maybe even new recipes?), so stay tuned! And enjoy this weekend, will you? xoxo G

How often do you downsize? Or do you tend to hoard stuff??

A tall Pike in the morning and a tall in the afternoon adds up to just about $3.50.

But just one venti? $2.67.

That’s right. For the sake of saving money, I sip on that baby all. day. long.

Other possible titles for this post:

“Confessions of a cheapskate.”

“Definitely not a coffee snob.”

“NYC OR BUST.”

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What’s your coffee preference??