If you’re trying to save money on produce, you’re not alone. We all head to the store with the best of intentions—load up the cart with fruits and veggies, ready to eat healthy all week—and then, by Friday, half of it’s fuzzy and headed for the trash. That food waste? It’s draining your grocery budget. … Read more
Frugal dinner planning isn’t just about cutting costs—it’s about getting creative, thinking seasonally, and learning to stretch ingredients so that so that your family can eat well every night without blowing the grocery budget. In this post, I’ll walk you through how I pulled together a complete plant-based dinner for under $5 total, using apples … Read more
If you want to drop your food bill, it doesn’t start at the store, inexpensive family dinners begin at home. The way you approach cooking can have a huge impact on how much you spend each month on groceries. By planning ahead, making smart use of ingredients, and portioning out meals, you can cut your … Read more
In today’s rapidly changing economy, many people are finding it increasingly difficult to save money. The crux of the problem often lies in small, regular spending that, over time, drains more money from our pockets than we realize. That’s why you should focus on these frugal habits that save more money than you think. These … Read more
Grocery prices soaring, leaving families searching for new ways to stretch their food dollars. This is a great time to turn to and old favorite, beans. Not only are these inexpensive lentil burgers cheap to make, the fiber will fill you up. The best part about beans is that they are incredibly shelf stable and … Read more
Traditionally used on meats, teriyaki provides an unusual, but tasty, surprise in this Chinese rice salad. I found teriyaki sauce on clearance at Kroger recently for 59¢ a bottle. Since we’re vegan, I decided to devise a way to use it on something other than meat. Teriyaki Chinese Cold Rice Salad is I began with … Read more
Homemade salad dressings are so easy to make. A great dressing is all about the perfect balance of sweet and sour. My 17 year old son is the king of dressings in our home and created this family favorite recipe a couple of years ago. This dressing is: Vegan Oil free Dairy free Gluten free … Read more
Our family loves lentils. They are the fastest form of plant-based protein and fiber on the planet. The cook in twenty minutes, making them perfect for quick, easy weeknight meals. One pound of dried lentils (2 1/4 cups) will yield six cups of cooked lentils. Talk about a lot of bang for your buck! Additionally, … Read more
According to National Today, over 90 percent of Americans love this fluffy, white snack, eating 45 quarts of popcorn per person per year. That makes it one of the most widely consumed snacks on the planet. It helps that when eating it air-popped, we can actually feel pretty good about popping it with no oil … Read more
Presenting the perfect summer salad! Begin by pairing sweet fruit with mixed greens. Then, sprinkle with a few walnut or pecan pieces. Finally, liberally anoint it with Sweet Apple Pie Dressing. This amazing new recipe is courtesy of our 17 year old son, Daniel. When not working his part-time job or studying school subjects, you’ll … Read more
