Subject: Food
Comfort Soups: A Collection of Recipes
October 17, 2008 in Food
A collection of favorite soup recipes: chicken noodle, tortilla, chowder, black bean, and suggestions for garnishing.
Read more...Hot Chocolate Recipe to Start the Season, and Other Favorite Drinks
October 10, 2008 in Food
A delicious recipe for hot chocolate, the classic way it should be for cold weather. The real secret to this recipe is in the method.
Read more...Tasty Popcorn, No Microwave Needed
For all of us who grew up watching popcorn pop in the microwave, here is a short video about how to make popcorn on the stove.
Read more...Batch Cooking: A Collection of Tips
August 8, 2008 in Food
I love batch cooking because it lets me reach into the freezer on busy nights and have a home-cooked dinner ready in minutes.
Read more...What’s for dinner?
August 4, 2008 in Food
photo by Guillermo Esteves There’s no question that menu planning makes life easier. Already having the decision made about what’s for dinner means one less thing to think about on busy days, and that’s one less reason to get take-out. Toblerone at Simple Mom has written a very helpful article on how to menu [...]
Read more...Taste of Summer
July 24, 2008 in Food
After admiring everybody’s backyard gardens, I took a trip to the produce market and came home with enough fresh food to cure any lingering trace of garden envy. The peaches were irresistible at 40 cents a pound, and I bought enough to cause snickering in the checkout line. I also came home with six pounds of [...]
Read more...Healthy Foods on the Cheap
July 10, 2008 in Food
I ran into one of my friends while I was outside of Whole Foods with my groceries. She knew about No Spend Month, so she was surprised to see me. My friend asked, “How are you shopping at Whole Foods? I can’t get out of Whole Foods without spending a lot.” She’s right, it can [...]
Read more...How to Pick a Watermelon
Ever wonder how to pick a watermelon that is perfectly ripe and sweet?
Read more...McDonald’s Iced Coffee: Just Say No!
June 10, 2008 in Food
McDonald’s Iced Coffee is not simply coffee, milk, and sugar. No wonder so many people get sick from the ingredients in McDonald’s Iced Coffee.
Read more...Flavorful Food without Milk
June 4, 2008 in Food
A couple of weeks ago I shared how Doug discovered he couldn’t have milk. At first I was a little sad to let go of some of my favorite recipes. We sure do like milk, cheese and butter! It seemed daunting to try a new way of eating, but I eventually discovered new delicious recipes [...]
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