Posted October 22, 2009 - 05:00 by Myscha Theriault
Food and Drink
We all need a little something to get us by between meals now and again. Healthy snacks are a way to ward off hunger without getting too far off track calorie wise. Problem is, if you listen to all the ads and hype, you might think keeping a few appropriate items on hand has to cost big bucks. Here are six healthy snacks that won’t break the bank.
full story
Posted September 16, 2009 - 06:00 by Myscha Theriault
Life Hacks
Things have gotten increasingly busy at our house lately, and they don't seem to be slowing down. Three kitchen hacks in particular have helped me save time and energy costs when it comes to cleaning and food prep.
full story
Posted August 3, 2009 - 13:00 by Myscha Theriault
Food and Drink
Canned corn is super affordable even when it isn't on sale. When it gets marked down to less than fifty cents a can, it's time to stock up for the long haul. Here are ten tasty ways to use up those cans you have sitting in the back of your cupboard.
full story
Posted June 4, 2009 - 06:59 by Myscha Theriault
Food and Drink
Many of us like to entertain in the summer. And while there's nothing wrong with beans and weenies, sometimes we want to jazz it up a bit for company. Here are three separate menus for casual dining events you can use throughout the summer season.
full story
Posted April 28, 2009 - 11:11 by Myscha Theriault
Food and Drink
Looking for a cheap source of protein to jazz up your recipe repertoire? Searching for a multifunctional ingredient you can take from sweet to savory? Peanuts are where it's at. Loaded with flavor just like the spreadable version, whole raw peanuts add another layer to the food party in your mouth. Crunch. Here are ten great recipe ideas for sweets, snacks and savory main events, all using the humble peanut.
full story
Posted March 13, 2009 - 08:05 by Myscha Theriault
Food and Drink
The issue of convenience foods in the grocery budget is something many households deal with. Trying to save money while eating healthy and saving time at the end of a long busy day don't always mesh easily. Here are ten items I feel blend nutrition and convenience without being totally off the mark budget wise.
full story
Posted March 3, 2009 - 12:32 by Sarah Winfrey
Food and Drink
Are you skipping dessert because it just costs too much, either in money, time, or calories? Skip no more! Read on for ideas to make dessert easy, affordable, and healthier than ever.
full story
Posted February 27, 2009 - 11:27 by Myscha Theriault
Food and Drink
Looking for bulk buying opportunities that don't require a refrigerator or freezer? When it comes to affordability, cornmeal is tough to beat. Looking for some out of the box ways to incorporate this little thrift gem into your regular meal plans? I've got your back.
full story
Posted January 17, 2009 - 10:23 by Myscha Theriault
Food and Drink
The new cookbook by syndicated columnist Betty Rosbottom tackles a food topic totally appropriate to the current economy. To find out what I think of it, and what you can expect to find inside, read on.
full story
Posted January 9, 2009 - 05:04 by Myscha Theriault
Food and Drink
Need some ideas for saving money on your meal menus? Hey, life gets crazy and having a few standby ideas that can be implemented simply and affordably is critical to maintaining budget discipline. Here are seven streamlined suggestions. One for every day of the week.
full story
All comments