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
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
Some believe that being debt-free means having freedom to spend money on whatever they would like and living life big – with no restraints. However, having been debt free for over twenty years, we can tell you that the vision of spending with abandon, finally gaining the respect and admiration of others, and discovering true … 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
We’ve been debt free for over twenty years. However, along the way, there are five lies that we realized we have believed on some deeper level about what it actually means to be debt free. There are five lies you may be telling yourself about becoming debt free. If you’d like to hear us talk … Read more
If you have a tight food budget, then lentils may be just the ticket to saving more money. When it comes to a fast and filling meat substitute, you seriously can’t beat lentils. They cook in 20 minutes, contain a boatload of fiber and protein, and are incredibly versatile. I keep several pounds of lentils … 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
Eating seasonally is one of the fastest, easiest, and healthiest ways to not only improve your health, but also drop your grocery bills. People often mistakenly equate fresh produce with expensive food, but this is not the truth. Shopping farmers markets mean finding the freshest food available, supporting small, locally-owned farms, and making new friends … Read more
Ah! it’s the time of year that I affectionately call “Lettuce Days”! For a vegan, like me, that spells nirvana! Fresh greens, lettuce, kale, and arugula are abundant and ready to eat. However, the volume can be a little overwhelming, because greens can wilt in a heartbeat if they are not prepped properly. I’ll show … Read more
If your taste buds are craving a great big sandwich, piled high with steaming stacks of smoky barbecue, but eating healthy is your priority, then look no further than this plant-based version of the all-American favorite summer sandwich. This recipe started with a 99¢ bag of broccoli slaw and ended in a taste so divine … Read more
