Easy, practical tips on cooking for one. Even small families can cook healthy recipes and make meal plans on a budget! I’ve been married for 14 years. Before marriage, I lived with two other roommates. Before that, I cooked for my sister and parents. I haven’t cooked for one person for very long, but for many of you, this is a big deal, and several of you have asked me for tips on cooking real food for ... Continue Reading
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10 Ways to Regrow Food in Water
Hold the phone. I just found out you can regrow food in water without dirt. Could gardening get any better when you have two black thumbs? I think not. And my black thumbs aren't the only reason I've been hesitant to garden. It can be costly too, but ever since I found ways to water my garden for free, I'm all over it. Then my step-mom showed me how to regrow food in water - she had a couple ... Continue Reading
How to Freeze Lemons, Oranges and Limes
Freezing lemons, oranges, & limes is easy and a great way to preserve fruit! Learn how to freeze citrus in a variety of ways - whole, sliced, or as juice. Perfect for making healthy lemonade in any season, cilantro lime dressing for salads, and more! I always feel conflicted when I buy lemons… I only need one or two, but the bag is SO much cheaper! Even while standing at the store I can talk myself ... Continue Reading
Feeding a Crowd on a Budget
Simple and practical tips for hosting company on a budget and ideas for feeding them well without going broke or sacrificing quality. One of the most common questions I get from my Grocery Budget Bootcamp students is, how do I budget for feeding a crowd? Whether it’s a holiday meal, company coming into town, or a family & friends dinner after church, I keep all our meals within our regular monthly ... Continue Reading
Homemade Pesto Hummus
This basil pesto hummus recipe is a Zoe's Kitchen copycat and is better than both Sabra and Costco! Make it easy from scratch (or just mix pesto and hummus) and serve over pasta or as a dip. Do you ever find a restaurant that you just LOVE, and you can’t help but want to make all the things you order there at home? When we did the Whole30, we searched EVERYWHERE for a restaurant that was Whole30 compliant ... Continue Reading
How to Freeze Herbs
Stop throwing your hard-earned grocery budget in the garbage! Learn how to freeze mint and other fresh herbs with this easy tutorial so you can keep that fresh flavor at your fingertips – no dehydrator necessary! I love cooking and baking with fresh herbs. Whether it’s fresh rosemary for Rosemary Sea Salt Flatbread or sage and thyme for Instant Pot Whole Chicken or a blend of herbs for 15-minute Italian ... Continue Reading
Living on a Food Budget: June 2016
Starting over in a new city with new stores is not easy. There's lots of testing, lots of research and a good chance of going over budget. But if there's anything I've learned from living on a food budget, it's that you can count on tried and true methods of saving money and eventually you'll come out ahead. ... Continue Reading
Best 11 Things to Buy at Whole Foods
There are certain stores that I personally avoid for various reasons. For example, I don't shop at Cost Plus World Market because the store is BEYOND amazing. It's truly a foodie's dream. Kitchen gadgets, specialty oils, BOGO coffee... yikes. They do carry just a few things we need now and then, so if I absolutely must go, I make a bee-line to the aisle and get out ASAP. Otherwise the grocery ... Continue Reading
