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 Menu Plan: French Fried and Properly Seasoned
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Cinco de Mayo Menu and Tales of Mushrooms and Pasta Past
Planning to celebrate Cinco de Mayo or just need a fresh Mexican night to get into the warm weather season? This Cinco de Mayo menu has a little something for everyone. Ole has been out of town this week. Days seem longer when there's no one to share in the daily duties with … [Read more...] about Cinco de Mayo Menu and Tales of Mushrooms and Pasta Past
Eat Well, Spend Less: Week 2 Wrap-Up
This past week was all about frugal meals in the Eat Well Spend Less series, and I was so excited to see everyone's contributions. There were such great ideas, from pantry meals to budget-friendly ingredients, this group showed they know how to cook on a dime. I showed you a … [Read more...] about Eat Well, Spend Less: Week 2 Wrap-Up
Eat Well, Spend Less: Menus and Meal Planning
Welcome to Week 1 in the Eat Well, Spend Less series. This week I'm focusing on how meal and menu planning can save you money, including where to start and what to think about as you're planning for the most financial benefit. Food prices seem to be soaring. When I look … [Read more...] about Eat Well, Spend Less: Menus and Meal Planning
Weekly Menu: Eat Well, Spend Less
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. We … [Read more...] about Weekly Menu: Eat Well, Spend Less