Eating Well on a Shoestring Budget
Eating healthy can be expensive because the cost of meat and fresh produce has gone up so significantly in recent years. However, it really doesn’t have to be that way. As we head into warmer weather, you can still eat healthy and cut your grocery bill. Here are 7 simple strategies to eat well on […]
Eating Clean Without Breaking the Bank
One of the big concerns when people consider eating clean or eating healthier is cost. Grocery prices have gone up significantly in the past few years, especially for fresh fruit and vegetables. Shop Local Find your local farmers market and scout out farm stores in the area. They are a great source of local produce, […]
Our garden is growing
Meaghan and her eldest son stopped by last week to showcase our first harvest: zucchini squash and swiss chard from our garden. We are overjoyed! When I tasted her zucchini bread, I was even more delighted. It was moist and rich tasting. Absolutely delicious! I am working on getting you a copy of her recipe […]
Are you an avid gardener?
I am constantly impressed by the volume of compostable waste that our family of two generates each week. We have a rather elaborate garbage system in the kitchen: a basket for recyclable plastics and cans, a bin for paper and cardboard, a stainless steel mixing-bowl for scraps, a small green bin for anything else compostable […]
Do you use a bowl for scrap?
One of the things that frustrates me about watching food shows is the disconnect between the awareness of local chefs and food growers, but not the waste. TV show hosts will take everything from food scraps to packaging and throw it all under the counter. There is an opportunity to easily raise awareness about the […]