I am not a huge fan of cake mixes, but I do occasionally enjoy doctoring cake mixes. This doctored cake mix recipe was passed on to me by a friend. I can’t remember why, but she showed at my house with this cake (perhaps because I frequently tell my friends not to visit unless theyRead More
Summer Squash Recipes
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
Menu Plan – Week of July 12th
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
Frugal Meatless Meals for Economic Vegetarians
Fifteen years ago my husband made a career change. When negotiating his salary he did not take into consideration the increase in living expenses of the new location. And while on paper it looked like he got a raise, in actuality he barely made enough for us to scrape by. Now I am not goingRead More
Powdered Cocoa Substitute
I wonder how many of my posts are inspired by my need to compensate for a silly cooking mistake? This evening after I started making a Cola Cake, I realized that I did not have enough cocoa powder to frost the cake. You can’t just slap any frosting on a cola cake! Cola cake demandsRead More
Who Needs Graham Crackers? GF S’Mores
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.
Being Flexible to Minimize Food Waste
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
The Cream of the Crop: Dairy Free Delights
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.
Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies
The chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies are one of my childhood favorites! I usually enjoy baking for my family, but today it was 101 degrees and I did not feel like turning on the oven. Even on hot days, my children require a bit of sugar to keep them sweet, so I made these easyRead More
Food Stamp Challenge Week 4 and Menu Plan
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
Preventing Mold on Berries
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
Food Stamp Challenge – Week 3 and Menu Plan
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
These Are Not Leftovers; This is an Encore Meal!
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!
Minimizing Watermelon Mess
To minimize the mess when cutting up a watermelon, place a cookie sheet under your cutting board: Even though my cutting board has a juice groove, it cannot catch all of the juice that a watermelon produces. The cookie sheet prevents my entire counter from becoming a sticky mess. Do you have any tricks forRead More
Menu Plan Monday – Week of June 14th
Monday – Vegetable Garden Minestrone Soup and a Garden Salad. Tonight is dessert night and I am going to try my hand at making a gluten free version of Rhubarb Cake. Tuesday – Grilled Pork Chops, Peas with Basil, and a Garden Salad Wednesday – Use leftover pork in Chili Pork Burritos, Refried Beans, SpanishRead More
Menu Plan Monday – Week of June 7th
Since I spent last week in bed, I have a fridge full of veggies that need to be used up. My menu is designed to use up as many of them as I can, so I don’t have an ugly food waste picture on Friday. Monday – Swiss Chard and Garbanzo Bean Soup and SaladRead More
I Only Bought Ingredients
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. We did not waste food again last week. I wouldRead More
Cluttered Counters = Healthier Diet
I would prefer to have magazine cover kitchen counters: completely clear, except for the strategically placed bowl of fruit. I also wish that everyone who resided in my house realized that wiping down the counters was part of cleaning the kitchen, but I digress. I have come to realize that some clutter is good forRead More
Pasta with Alfredo Sauce and Chicken
I injured my shoulder, so not only am I slacking on my blog posts, I am slacking in the kitchen. This is what I made on Sunday evening. It is a fast and easy one pot meal. I used leftover chicken, cooked the vegetables with the pasta, and used a gussied up, jarred sauce toRead More
Chicken and Rice Soup
This chicken and rice soup recipe comes together quickly by using leftover chicken and rice. This is my favorite remedy for a cold. A bowl of soup, a cup of tea, and a good book makes a cold almost tolerable…almost. This recipe comes together quickly when you use leftover chicken and rice. Chicken and RiceRead More
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