This week I am trying three new recipes: Double Bean Stuffed Bell Peppers, Paella with Tomatoes , and Summer Pesto Pizza . Each of theses recipes calls for ingredients that I have growing in abundance in my garden right now. So these recipes are win – win. I get to experiment while saving money on groceries. Monday –Read More

Last week I had a mixture of seasoned hamburger and black beans leftover from Taco Salad that I used as a base to make enchiladas. If you are starting from scratch, I would suggest browning 1/2 pound of hamburger, then add 1 cup of cooked beans and 1 tablespoon of your favorite taco seasoning. MakingRead More

We survived eating salads every night last week. The lettuce plants are still producing, but at a much slower rate, so salads will show up a little less frequently on our menu. Many other vegetables are reaching maturity and are making their way into our meals providing us with much desired diversity! In the pastRead More

The summer squash and zucchini are just starting to come in from my garden. It won’t be long before I am overwhelmed. I only planted two zucchini plants this year, so although I have a lot of zucchini, it is still manageable. However, this year I went wild and planted 3 crook neck squash andRead More

Last week I did not create a menu plan. That oversight, coupled with a busy week, meant that I ended up sending my teens to get take out TWICE last week. We go whole months with out eating out, so twice in one week is pretty shocking for our household. I am determined not toRead More

2 pieces of dark chocolate and one roasted marshmallow She doesn’t look deprived to me! I hope you have all had a wonderful gluten free 4th of July weekend! We are extending our weekend and going out to the lake this afternoon.

Each week I participate in Food Waste Friday hosted by The Frugal Girl. Monitoring my food waste, and documenting it with a picture, keeps me accountable and motivates me to remain vigilant in my goal to minimize, if not eliminate, food waste in my household. This week I had planned to serve asparagus on Sunday,Read More

Zoe  at Z’s Cup of Tea is hosting this month’s Go Ahead Honey, It’s Gluten Free round up. This month’s theme is Cream of the Crop: Dairy Free Delights. You can find more details at Gluten Free Flavor Full.

  For the month of June, I am participating in the Food Stamp Challenge hosted by Katy at The Non-Consumer Advocate. Our challenge is to try to spend less on groceries than what our family would receive if we were to receive food stamps. The average family receives $101 per person. I also have aRead More

While researching a way to minimize mold on berries, I came across an article by Harold McGee which suggested doing something completely counterintuitive: Rinsing them in hot water for 30 seconds. He did research and found that swishing strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries in 125 degree water for 30 seconds significantly reduced the development of moldRead More

For the month of June, I am participating in the Food Stamp Challenge hosted by Katy at The Non-Consumer Advocate. Our challenge is to try to spend less on groceries than what our family would receive if we were to receive food stamps. The average family receives $101 per person. I also have a 3Read More

I took a picture of my lunch one day last week. It is comprised of a piece of leftover grilled steak, the remains of a dinner salad topped with Annie’s Natural Balsamic Vinaigrette, and Aubree Cherie’s Roasted Cauliflower with Carrots. An easy, nutritious meal that took 1 minute to prepare. I heart leftovers!