When I was growing up, we had garlic bread with dinner often. Dripping in butter and sprinkled with garlic salt; it tasted so good. When I began cooking for my own family, I wanted to continue the yummy garlic bread tradition but I wanted it to be healthier. This recipe combines the tasty garlic bread… Continue reading Delicious Olive Oil Garlic Bread
Portland Bound with Earthbound Concert Winner
The winner of the Portland Bound with Earthbound Farm giveaway is.... Patricia with comment number 16! She writes, "I liked Go Gingham and went to Crystal Ballroom to see Pink Martini and it was fabulous!" Congratulations, Patricia! I know you'll enjoy the 2 VIP tickets to see Portugal. The Man at the Crystal Ballroom.… Continue reading Portland Bound with Earthbound Concert Winner
Reducing Housing Costs
This is the last in a series of money saving strategies for reducing your FAITH expenses. FAITH = food, apparel, insurance, transportation, and housing. Mortgage: Have a job? Refinance. It’s the easiest way to lower your mortgage payment. If you have principal mortgage insurance (PMI) and have enough equity in your home, talk with your… Continue reading Reducing Housing Costs
Vegetarian Chili to Warm You
This time of year is great for chili eating, isn’t it? This recipe is good for a large winter party or after being outside in the cold. You’ll start with 10-cups of cooked beans – yes, it feeds a crowd! If you’ve never cooked beans by soaking and cooking them, this recipe is good to… Continue reading Vegetarian Chili to Warm You
Portland Bound with Earthbound
When companies want to work with me, I like to make sure their values align with Go Gingham's before I say yes. Earthbound Farm Organic is one of those companies whose values are right on target! Growing fruits and vegetables that are good for you, good for the environment, and good for the pocketbook, Earthbound… Continue reading Portland Bound with Earthbound
Cream Cheesy Garlic Spread
I love cheese and especially cheese that can be spread. Filled with spices and herbs, spreadable cheese spreads can quickly add interest and flavor to a plate of appetizers or a plain old piece of toast. What I don’t like about cheese spreads is all the junk that’s in them when you buy them already… Continue reading Cream Cheesy Garlic Spread
Buying Organic Fruits and Vegetables
While I’d like to buy all organic fruits and vegetables, it’s not feasible for our food budget. During the summer months, it’s easy to know what chemicals are on our vegetables (none) because we try to grow most of them ourselves. When I head to the grocery store, however, there are certain fruits and vegetables… Continue reading Buying Organic Fruits and Vegetables
6 Essential Items for Air Travel
When I’m traveling on an airplane, these items are definitely with me. You won’t be sorry on your next trip if you round up these 6 essential items for air travel. Neck pillow: Why drool on your neighbor or get a sore neck when you can bring a neck pillow along? If you’re short on… Continue reading 6 Essential Items for Air Travel
Monthly Meal Plan
If you’re a regular reader of our meal plans you know two things: We don’t really meal plan for a month at a time. We meal plan weekly. We cook and eat the same things over and over. Or so it seems to our teenage daughter. But, honestly, she’s right. We do eat the same… Continue reading Monthly Meal Plan
Reducing Transportation Expenses
This is the fourth in a series of money saving strategies for reducing your FAITH expenses. FAITH = food, apparel, insurance, transportation, and housing. Here are my top tips for saving money on transportation in your budget. Thou shalt not lease – Leasing equals buying a car - only on really bad terms. Keep driving… Continue reading Reducing Transportation Expenses
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