I woke up this morning to some unexpected weather: it was COLD (at least to me it was; other people may consider 45 degrees beach weather). I know when it’s cold that a lot of you want to put on a pot of soup, snuggle in a blanket while it’s simmering, and then ladle […]

Some of us over the years may have developed a distaste for casseroles. Perhaps when you were young your parents made a casserole with ingredients which, to this day, you still can’t name. Or perhaps you’ve become used to goopy casseroles made with various canned soups. To the jaded casserole eater, I’ll tell you this: […]

  There comes a time in most people’s lives where home-cooked meals get placed on the back burner. New babies, unexpected hard times, sickness, or simply being overwhelmed by life can all cause an adjustment to your priorities. A great way to bless a friend going through a life change is to feed them a […]

While Lean Cuisine meals can be convenient and help you keep your portions under control, the truth is that eating them can be somewhat pricey (they’re around $2.50 each) and the meals can be high in sodium (up to 690 mg per serving) and leave you feeling like you haven’t had enough to eat. Here’s […]

  Clean eating can sound complicated. And it can sound expensive. Let me back up. Some of you may be asking, “What is clean eating?” It basically means that you choose not to eat processed foods and eat fresh and natural foods instead. And yes, it can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be! […]

  In celebration of all the produce that the summer season brings us, June has been designated as National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable month! You can save the most money on produce by shopping at a farmer’s market or by joining a co-op, but since produce becomes more abundant this time of year, stores will […]

Make dinner a little more interesting this week with these recipes from around the world! I know that lots of recipes from different cultures have ingredients that our palates are not familiar with, but how fun would it be to share a new experience with your family every night? It could also be turned into […]

During the warmer months, it’s nice to eat meals that are both refreshing and satisfying. It’s nice to cook meals that will be well-received by company. And it’s nice to have meals that don’t leave your kitchen looking like a dirty pots and pans bomb exploded in your sink. These one-pot meals are all super […]