Warm weather has arrived and that means it’s time for eating outdoors and enjoying the long evenings with family and friends. Memorial Day, long considered the first “official”, long weekend holiday of summer, arrives on the heels of the last day of school and the start of summer vacation. Generally, this calls for a celebratory picnic … Read more
When it comes to saving money on groceries, homemade tortillas are not only inexpensive, they are also extremely versatile. In this post, I’ll show you how to make four-ingredient tortillas and give you ideas on how you can use them. What do tortillas cost to make? I priced all the ingredients at SAMS and did … Read more
When it comes to putting food on the table each week, menu planning and zero food waste are an unbeatable combination. This dynamic duo will result in you being able to save money, throw out less, and feed your family amazing meals every day. The problem with serving up healthy meals for a bargain price … Read more
Three years ago, I headed over to SAMS to replenish my dwindling supply of vanilla. I could not believe the astronomical jump in the price of vanilla. That’s when I decided to ditch those tiny bottles of liquid gold and begin making my own. Vanilla-making is incredibly easy. Not only that, it’s far less expensive and … 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 they incredibly cheap, the fiber will fill you up. The best part about beans is that they are incredibly shelf stable and are very versatile. A … 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 Cool Flavorful Vegan … 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
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
