Homemade Tortilla Chips
First the confession. I read about making homemade tortilla chips on one of my regular blogs–and I haven’t been able to locate the post. For some silly reason Google can’t…
Read moreOrganic for Less: Buying Clubs
Most people are familiar with CSAs and the advantages they provide for healthier eating. But there is another option for organic value shopping that is less well known–buying clubs. A…
Read moreChicken Piccata, Gift Bags and an Award
In this summer’s record heat, my mantra has become, “do not heat up the kitchen,” a goal with serious implications for a die-hard foodie. Cold sandwiches get old fast, so…
Read moreHomemade Tomato Cages
I just had another one of those “why didn’t I think of this before” moments. Its origins go all the way back to February when I ran out of home…
Read moreAll the Leftovers Chicken Curry
I have been struggling to blog lately. Between the kids’ busy schedules and the lack of fresh local food, it has been tough. Part of the problem is the fact…
Read more(Organic!) Homemade Irish Cream
St Patrick’s Day is coming! In my youth, I was an Irish dancer and spent the holiday traveling from bar to bar, dropping into bed exhausted. Now that I’m older,…
Read moreReinventing Bag Lunch & a Giveaway
The new year is almost here. Have you planned your New Year’s Resolutions? Eating healthier tops the list of popular ideas. Will you be eating more vegetables? Cutting down on…
Read moreMonth without Spending: Final Report
For those who have not been following my story, here is a synopsis. After a really nice holiday season this past year, I decided to make amends and curtail my…
Read moreMy Month without Spending: Mid-Month Progress
After a period of relative financial abandon, I recently decided to try a “month without spending.” I framed my exceptions and went out to live life, sans checkbook. Here is…
Read moreMy Month Without Spending
The idea came from a magazine. Last November’s Family Circle mentioned the concept of a cash sabbatical—a day without spending—to help come to terms with the emotions triggered by spending. …
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