Category Archives: groceries
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
Filed under dinners, food, groceries, making plans, Nutrition, what to eat
{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
Filed under food, groceries, new things!, Nutrition, recipes
“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
Filed under Dietitians, food, groceries, in the News, Nutrition
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
Filed under dinners, food, groceries, making plans, Meatless Monday, vegetarian
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
Filed under advice, dinners, food, groceries, making plans
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
Friday Food: Asparagus Three Ways
Happy Friday, Friends! It has been a crazy week in this little world of mine. We managed to fit in THE MOVE between Wednesday & Thursday - packing, driving, loading/unloading and situating in between two work days. Not easy, I … Continue reading
Pickling at the Market
Before we get to visions of cucumbers and cauliflower to start your Friday morning, I have to say Thank You! Wow. I was floored by the supportive and excited-for-you comments yesterday – even bringing a few new readers out to … Continue reading
Grocery Budget Wars
We’re still searching for the perfect grocery store (who isn’t, really?); Sprouts is great for produce & random things like “all natural chocolate syrup” (with an almost fudge-like consistency. Wow), but not ideal for pantry stocking. Attempt #1: Safeway. I’m … Continue reading
Filed under Exploring Colorado, food, groceries, pictures
When the Lights Go Down, in the Kitchen
Spinach & Red Pepper were ready for chopping, eggs were ready for scrambling, and my stomach was ready for eating. Then I heard a beep, and the lights went down and out. Adios, power! If I had known you were … Continue reading
Filed under adding the Hills, food, groceries, lunches, recipes, running hills, strength train too!
