I guess most of us know that fruit drink means there's very little fruit juice is in it. And we know that it's better to eat a piece of fruit than drink fruit juice. But there are more tricks going on with packaged foods than this.The linked slideshow makes a strong point of reading the labels on foods. If it says on the front of the package … [Read more...]
A Simple Way to Save Money on Food
Eat breakfast. That's it. The author of the linked article says if you eat breakfast you won't be as hungry all the rest of the day. So you'll eat less overall. That's probably good for your health as well as your wallet. It doesn't hurt that it's also good for your brain & body to have fuel. I like to have a little protein with my carbs at … [Read more...]
Mark Bittman’s top 12 Make Ahead dishes
Oh my goodness, this man can cook. The linked list is just a sample of his big list of make ahead foods. Ones that jump out at me are: cranberry truffles, roasted caramelized sweet potatoes, herbed buttermilk biscuits, potato gratin, roasted squash with stuffing, steamed edamame with soysauce, zucchini potato pancakes. Oh, mama.Cranberry … [Read more...]
The Power of the Checklist
Some people hate checklists, and some are list fanatics. Most of us fall in between those extremes & can benefit from using a checklist. When I'm having houseguests I make several lists & keep them on my handy-dandy clipboard. That clipboard helps me keep menus straight, know what events/activities are planned, and when various people need to be … [Read more...]
Quick and Easy Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers are made easier in this recipe using quick-cook rice. Why not just make a pot of rice for another meal earlier in the week? Then use some of the leftover rice to make stuffed peppers. That's even quicker! This recipe uses corn and beans instead of the usual ground beef. That is quicker than cooking beef for stuffed peppers. If … [Read more...]
125 Best Foods at the Grocery Store
This is a pretty good list IMHO. It's supposed to be for men, but it applies to most people. Why waste your money on unhealthy choices?Many of these items would be great in a gift basket from low end to high end. Putting together a lower cost gift? Budget-friendly. Knowing you've given the very best? Priceless.Click title for link at … [Read more...]