10 Important Egg Tips "The wise man puts all of his eggs in one basket...and watches the basket!" - Andrew Carnegie Who isn't looking for inexpensive tasty meals to cook? Well, maybe Donald Trump since I haven't gotten a letter from him lately requesting to be $uper $aver of the day. That being said, one of the most inexpensive and nutrient packed foods is of course (as the commercials used to say when I was in high school?) "The incredible, edible....EGG!" (This is sung with a … [Read more...]
Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs!
August 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I love eggs, especially hard boiled eggs that are so versatile and inexpensive. What I detest is an incorrectly cooked hard boiled egg. (Not saying that I am the hard boiled egg queen, I have had to throw out over or undercooked hard boiled eggs or -- mixed them into the dogfood if I couldn't bring myself to eat my own creation). Experimentation has led me down the path however to a nearly foolproof method for hard cooking those precious, "individually wrapped by nature" little gems, hard … [Read more...]
10 Tantelizing Tomato Facts!
July 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Tomatoes: My Seasonal Addiction A Midsummer night’s dream and I have visions of tomatoes dancing in my head. What is up with this? I don’t know if it is visiting the Farmer’s Markets that that gets my tomato juices flowing or perhaps it is my Sicilian roots that makes tomato sauce flow through my veins. No matter, as the freshly grown tomatoes beckon to me my interest in them, desire to prepare and eat then gets to a fever … [Read more...]
Salad-To-Go Saves Lunch!
March 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Don't you hate packing that great salad only to find everything is soggy by lunch time. Here is a solution! When packing the salad, always pack the heaviest items first. So if you like nuts, peas, carrots, tomatos, cucumber, eggs - those should go on the bottom. Then use a small container to hold your dressing and set that on top. Lastly fill with lettuce. When you are ready to eat, pour on some of your favorite dressing and shake, for a tasty, CRUNCHY salad! … [Read more...]
How to Keep Brown Sugar Fresh
March 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It's already a bad day when you make a bowl of oatmeal, and you go to grab the brown sugar and discover it's completely rock hard! What a way to ruin a good breakfast. We shouldn't need a sledge hammer to break up our sugar! Instead toss a few marshmallows (the big ones) in the canister or bag of brown sugar. Those will get hard instead of the sugar and it will stay fresh. Make sure to switch out for new marshmallows when those get hard! This will save you time (from crushing the … [Read more...]
Brew Your Own Coffee at Home
March 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Resist the urge to swing by your nearby coffee shop or Starbucks, and brew your own coffee at home, instead. It will save you money (and maybe time) in the long run! If you live alone, purchase a single cup coffee maker like this one from Keurig or purchase a french-press like this one from Bodum. If your family drinks coffee, set the coffee maker on a timer so it's ready when you wake up. Pour a cup, fill your travel coffee mug and enjoy your caffeine-fix on the way to work. … [Read more...]
Cook in Bulk and Eat for a Week (or Month!)
March 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This will require a bit of preparation but by cooking in bulk you can freeze delicious meals to enjoy for weeks! It will save you time and energy if you work late hours or have a busy family schedule. To do this, gather your recipes (casseroles, soups and stews freeze well) and decide on which meals you want to prepare. Make a shopping list and combine like items to make sure you have enough of everything for all of your dishes. Day 1: Grab your list, collect/print your coupons and … [Read more...]
Brown Bag Lunch It!
March 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
One of the simplest ways to save money is to pack your own brown bag lunch (or reusable tote - better for the environment) and avoid eating out! Eating out at $5-15 a day can really add up. If you are used to eating out everyday, cut back to maybe 2 times a week and pack your lunch the other 3 days. Bring your lunch to the mall or a local park or eat in your car to give yourself some time away from the office. Packing your own lunches also puts you more in control of the amount of … [Read more...]
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