Many home cooks are crazy about their electric slow cooker. Personally I am a bigger fan of braising in a Dutch oven. I just like the taste of food cooked slowly in the oven better than on a counter top. The meat and vegetables achieve a deeper flavor in the Dutch oven. Their tops and … Continue reading »
I have been trying to up the fun factor in our meals while I return my focus to eating in more than eating out. Even simple budget-friendly foods can be prepared and served in interesting ways. One evening Mr. Second Helpings arrived home a little earlier than usual. It was a Friday and his appearance put … Continue reading »
I have thought it would be fun to try and do an entire collection of recipes dedicated to repurposing leftovers. If nothing else it would give my brain something to tease out. Leftovers can be a tough sell. So many things are great the first time around. Hot from the oven meals offer a full … Continue reading »
A couple months back I told you how much I have been appreciating the talent and creativity of my fellow food bloggers. (Rainyday Gal’s Chicken Noodle Soup) At the time I was in the early stages of pregnancy and my energy level was dragging at best. Even with my energy back up to near normal … Continue reading »
Easter candy is my favorite of all the candies marketed specifically for holidays. I love the bright colors. I especially love the chocolate eggs with crispy candy shells, fruit flavored jelly beans, and larger pastel malted chocolate eggs. Next Sunday I am sure I will wind up consuming more than my fair share of sugar. I do … Continue reading »
March is here and it is time to begin the MyPlate on My Budget Project in earnest! Project creator Jenny, of Teaching my Baby to Read, is hard at work sharing what she has discovering while attempting to feed her family of four with less than $20 a day. Among the topics she has already … Continue reading »
When we go out for breakfast or brunch I love to order poached eggs. I like the simple clean look of a poached egg and the way the yolk creates a sauce for the protein and starch beneath. Even though there is not much to it I always feel like I am having real treat. … Continue reading »
One of the fun behind the scenes parts about blogging is reading the keywords and phrases that lead people to this site. I have no way to track individual users, just the search terms they use. Commonly searched phrases include: vegan pesto, low fat espresso cake, Netflix workouts, and my favorite bikiniless. That last one … Continue reading »
The holiday season is a time for giving. It’s hard to beat the warm fuzzy feeling that comes from sharing a smile with a stranger, baking a gingerbread loaf for a neighbor, or presenting family and friends with presents wrapped to ‘pinable’ perfection. Giving a gift is a wonderful way to express an emotion that … Continue reading »
The recipe for Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal originally appeared in my very first blog post. The post was a long list of wonderful ways to elevate oats from plain to party. Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal is one of my favorites and I have been wanting to give its very own little spot for some time. This … Continue reading »