Denton County Living Well Magazine Fall 2015 | Page 29

A Fresh Take on Boxed Meals

O

pen your recipe book and
chances are there’s a worn,
dog-eared page that’s become a staple in your repertoire. These tried and true
family favorites can conjure memories,
quiet hungry
mouths,

or make a party platter pop. With a
vision and a simple 4x4 raised garden box, you can throw together your
go-to meal without a trip to the grocery store.
Raised garden boxes are an easy afternoon project for a DIY homeowner.
The cost of building supplies will run
just under $200 if you already own
the saw, drill, staple gun, and woodworking clamps y