The conversations at our dinner table go something like this. “What is it?” (all three kids are eyeballing the food as if it came from mars and poke it with forks to ensure it is actually dead). Me: “It’s food. Eat it.” Elijah: “MOOOM what IS it?” Me: “It Millet Loaf, created with love. Cheyenne (She needs to go to Junk Food Anonymous): “Can’t we just have normal food for once?” Me: “Sure, we can have processed food that fills your arties with plaque, sets you up for cancer and diabetes. No problem. Maybe it will make y’all lethargic and …
Kitchen Tips & Recipes to Tame the Chaos
I couldn’t believe there was mist on my windshield this morning. If it had been any cooler, it would have been ice. The seasons are changing and fall is coming. It’s one of my favorite times of the year. And this time around I won’t be just experiencing the change of the weather but a new season at home. After being at home for the last seven years, I am about to enter back into the workforce (if you’ve been there, I welcome the advice and tips!) Thankfully, it’s part-time. I will be home during the day to write and …
Freezer Tips: Freezing Eggs, Milk and More
Written by Heather Riggleman, Author of Mama Needs a Time Out Okay, I’m not one to spend much time in the kitchen but since we’ve started a journey towards eating a whole foods, plant based diet–let’s just say I’m in the kitchen A LOT more than I’d like to be. But fear not, I’m not going to ask you to join me in this diet but rather I’m going to give you tips to save time and money on your budget, especially since the school season is just around the corner. This means, you’ll be driving your swagger wagon to …
Freezer Tips: Flashing Freezing
I’m guessing if you are reading this post, you want to save money and make use of that freezer compartment. Not only will it save you money, it saves you time in the kitchen. But I bet you’re wondering how to make use of sales on produce and how to freeze them too. So let’s dive in with a few tips (Hint: print this out or pin it to your Pinterest Boards!). The first tip is to know what is seasonal in terms of produce, then shop for the best price in mass quantities. For example, I scout strawberries because I use them …