Category Archives: groceries
Eggplant: A Fruit, More than a Hue
To get things started, the eggplant would like one thing to be clear – it is actually a fruit. However, similar to its fellow nightshade family member, the tomato, it’s often treated in meals as a vegetable (how often do … Continue reading
Fennel: the Licorice Onion
I’ll be honest, I wasn’t even sure what I was looking for. I had a soup recipe that called for Fennel, and fingers crossed that Trader Joe’s actually carried it (valid concern; their produce section can be randomly selective). I … Continue reading
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Spinach Tortellini with Squash n’ Shrooms
After two days of vacationing, I think it’s about time these pages feed you a recipe. We had an interesting time shopping for the weekly goods at Trader Joe’s on Saturday – a refreshing reminder that when food isn’t shipped … Continue reading
Plate Plan: The Travel Ahead
Friday night we leave for a seven day vacation in Hawaii (hard life, I know), which meant that Sunday morning I had to practice a little bit of self restraint at Trader Joe’s. I have no intention of throwing food … Continue reading
Plate Planning: Fresh First
This post is technically part III in a series on planning ahead; grocery budgeting and actually having the goods to create homemade meals at least 4-5 nights per week. Part I, Part II. We’re making moves here! Or, a lot … Continue reading
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{Cauli}Flower Eating
As we browsed the Farmers’ Market tables over the weekend it was clear that Fall had arrived (see: gorgeous apples, endless amounts of squash & pumpkins). One vegetable, that doesn’t make frequent appearances in this kitchen, caught my eye. It … Continue reading
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“Is Junk Food Cheaper?”: A Challenge
This morning I made breakfast at home! That statement probably doesn’t excite you, surprise you or even entice you to keep reading. But, stick with me here! I do this every day (still not shocked yet, I know); it’s not … Continue reading
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Plate Plan for the Week II
Thanks to the initial post last week, I now know I’m not alone in forgetting to plan ahead more than often than not. My grocery list took kindly to the new menu items and the tasty results! We only missed … Continue reading
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Plate Plan for the Week
There is a long list of grocery-budgeting “tricks” that I’ve been given, and have given out, as advice. Sure, it’s easier when you stick to the List. Always shop the perimeter of the store first. Get enough for the week, … Continue reading
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Meatless Monday: Pizza Dough, Three Ways
This new kitchen of ours has already seen a lot of action – a new fridge and almost being burned down in one day, pumpkin muffins, and spaghetti squash pasta – in its first week with us. However, one signature … Continue reading
