One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we're benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. … [Read more...] about Weekly Dinner Menu: 10/18/10
Archives for October 2010
Composting Basics: Our Compost Pile
We have a compost pile. It started when my husband pulled out a pesky lilac that was taking over the corner of our yard. In the dirt patch, he happily started gathering together fallen leaves and grass clippings, and the next year while we were putting in our first raised bed … [Read more...] about Composting Basics: Our Compost Pile
Weekly Dinner Menu: 10/11/10
One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we're benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. … [Read more...] about Weekly Dinner Menu: 10/11/10
Quick School Lunch Tip: Peach Freezer Smoothies
I tend to get a bit greedy with peaches, as in I buy them by the crate. Last week I realized I was either going to need to eat the remaining 5 pounds I had still to get through that hadn't been processed to freeze or eaten fresh or baked into muffins. I knew I needed to get … [Read more...] about Quick School Lunch Tip: Peach Freezer Smoothies
Strawberry-Peach Freezer Smoothies
2 cups peaches, peeled 1 generous cup frozen strawberries 1 ripe banana 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 cup milk, almond milk, coconut milk or soy milk Add peaches, strawberries, banana, honey and milk to a blender. Blend until all chunks have been broken down and the smoothie is … [Read more...] about Strawberry-Peach Freezer Smoothies