It was 5pm. I opened the pantry and stared listlessly at the rows of cans, boxes, and bags. I came to the same conclusion that I did nearly every week. There is “nothing” in the house to eat. Grabbing the phone, I begged my husband to stop by Dominos on the way home and grab … Read more
This is the final week of our February Grocery Challenge. In case you’ve not joined us this month, let me quickly catch you up to speed. I’ve been hearing from so many readers and viewers (from our YouTube channel) that they are incredibly frustrated with the rising cost of groceries. They know they need to … Read more
With grocery prices soaring and the supply chain falling, families are struggling to keep food on the table and stock their pantries at the same time. Many, in fact, believe that the must choose between hearty, full meals each week and having a full pantry. This is not true. I’ll show you how I purchased … Read more
We have entered “Week 2” of our February grocery challenge and it came with a big surprise. A major snowstorm shut down our town for two days last week. Since I shop for my weekly grocery haul on Friday, I was fearful that panic shopping on Tuesday, followed by closed roads on Wednesday and Thursday, … Read more
As the clock struck midnight on December 31st and we all turned our calendars to a new year, we were met with record high inflation and soaring food prices. Most families also quickly realized that the official rate of 7% overall inflation on food was substantially higher in reality. A more accurate view would set … Read more
Soaring grocery prices have left the average consumer wondering, “Is it even possible to save money on groceries in 2022?” Happily, the answer is, “Yes”. Inflation is having a tremendously negative impact on families, making it now more important than ever that you know how to adapt and pivot as we head into a new … Read more
In 2019, CNBC reported that the average American family throws out nearly $1500 worth of food every year! That’s $165 million as a nation – every year! If that doesn’t curl your hair consider that the New York Times stated in 2017 that “globally we throw out about 1.3 billion tons of food a year or a third of … Read more
Many of us find ourselves opening our refrigerator door and shouting, “There’s nothing in here to eat”. We promptly head to the grocery store (or the closest fast food restaurant) to get dinner. Days later, we discover now soggy lettuce, slimy celery, moldy broccoli, and rancid leftovers. As it turns out, we had a bounty … Read more
Green onions add glorious color and flavor in many dishes. Yet, they have a disappointingly short shelf life. I adore their fresh flavor, but all too often I have opened the crisper drawer to find them either slimy or completely dried out. But, all that has changed! I found a method of not only keeping … Read more
These days, conversations with friends, acquaintances, or even virtual strangers tend to quickly turn to the ever-increasing cost of food. It does, indeed, seem that prices are rising weekly, with no end in sight. Looking me in the eye, people firmly and confidently state, “Eating healthy is impossible on a tight budget!” As one who … Read more
