Feeding those in Need

So yesterday and today I'm (so far) back on the wagon and downright proud of myself! Let me explain.

Like so many people over fifty, I was taught never to throw away food. I was told, as were so many, that I should eat all the food on my plate because children were starving in other lands. Once I asked my Mom (the world's best promoter of this nonsense) how my eating food helped children in other countries. A terse response: be grateful you have food!

I wasn't grateful. I didn't see how my lima beans helped those children. So, I put mine in an envelope, addressed it
"to the children of China" and stuck it in the mailbox. The next day the mailman found it, gave it to my Mom, and giggled his way to the next house. I, on the other hand, got a spanking for being a rebellious child.

So yesterday I decided to use up a can of sweetened condensed milk before it went bad. I took some 100% cocoa squares, the syrupy goo in a can, and 1/2 cup confectioners sugar and tried to make fudge with it. Just an experiment. Chilled it for 3 hours and then decided to try it. Total and complete goop! So soft it was more like a thick spread than a fudge.

"Well, guess this is going byebye," I said.

"I'll eat it," said hubby, as he scarfed down a droopy chunk.

"Oh no you won't!" And I tossed it into the trash.

Me, the queen of thrift and lover of all things chocolate. I threw it away!!!!!!!!

And get this: I didn't feel at all guilty. Because I know what my Mom didn't seem to realize: my getting fat and unhealthy hasn't helped and won't help people in other countries.

So here's my challenge to me.

To help the starving children in other lands, I've decided to buy ONLY groceries that are necessary and, with the exception of special occasions like anniversaries and birthdays, stop eating out. Then take the eating out money I would've spent and send it to a reputable charity to help feed those in need.

Anyone with me?