Today's green living tip: use cast iron for cooking. It may not seem intuitive at first, but cooking with cast iron pans is extremely eco-friendly. Here are three reasons cast iron for cooking is very green and why: Cast iron is sturdy and durable. Buy it once and it will last forever. Mine is inherited… Continue reading Green Living Tip 9 {Use Cast Iron for Cooking}
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Pantries, Peas, and Pasta
While I am an avid meal planner, I like to keep our pantry well stocked so when a need arises for a quick dinner - like practically every night with sports and active kids - one can come together in minutes. Keeping frozen vegetables on hand is one of my favorite tricks to make this… Continue reading Pantries, Peas, and Pasta
Behind the Scenes at the Mill and Orca Heritage Bean Salad
This is behind the scenes at the mill but not just any mill - it's Bob's Red Mill! And, yes, there really is a Bob. He couldn't be any nicer and Bob, along with his wife, started Bob's Red Mill when they retired years ago. It actually began as a little store - until a… Continue reading Behind the Scenes at the Mill and Orca Heritage Bean Salad
Easiest Ever Homemade Cocktail Sauce
Ever run out of something and had to improvise only to learn what you made tastes better than store bought? That happened to us recently. Getting ready for an evening with friends, we needed cocktail sauce for our avocado and lobster appetizer dish. Out of cocktail sauce, we stirred up something tasty. It couldn't be… Continue reading Easiest Ever Homemade Cocktail Sauce
How to Shop for Health at the Grocery Store
There are so many 'foods' for sale at the typical grocery store. Lots of this 'food' comes in boxes or cans but is it real food or is it fake food? Is this food from a box really good for our bodies? Is it healthy? Sure, it tastes good but does that mean it's good… Continue reading How to Shop for Health at the Grocery Store
Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies
I know coconut is all the rage right now but my daughter was ahead of the curve on it. She's always loved coconut - and she's had me baking coconut cake for her birthdays and granola with coconut. Why is she into coconut? When I asked her she wasn't sure - you can picture the… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies
Cheddar Curry Cheese Spread
Oh, this cheddar curry cheese spread is a dip that is too good. I hadn't made it in years but when my kids started asking about it, I thought it was time to trot it back out. It's bold and flavorful - and the color makes it a nice addition to any appetizer spread. Be… Continue reading Cheddar Curry Cheese Spread
Easy Entertaining with a Dinner Group
Here's what I love about being in a dinner group - it's easy entertaining. It's not elaborate. This is the key to stress free entertaining - keeping it simple. When you have to cook everything - appetizers, entree, sides, and dessert - it's a lot and for some people is too much. They skip entertaining… Continue reading Easy Entertaining with a Dinner Group
Recipe: Grits and Greens
Growing up, I never had grits for breakfast. Being a west coast girl, grits weren't part of my repertoire. Oatmeal was our warm breakfast of choice. Then, I married an east coast boy. He's not from the south where grits are a regular breakfast staple but he spent plenty of time there. When we had… Continue reading Recipe: Grits and Greens
Kitchen Tips: Hack Alert!
Grab a mug of something warm - this is a hacks alert! Kitchen tips for saving in the kitchen are my favorite. Follow these 7 tips for quick and easy hacks. They're good for saving resources, space, and eating healthy at home. These hacks are savers in the kitchen. 7 Tips for Saving in the… Continue reading Kitchen Tips: Hack Alert!
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