We had a wonderful time on our beach vacation.  It would be have been great to eat at a restaurant for every meal to avoid the dishes and effort.  However, that is totally unrealistic. Number 1: We couldn’t afford it. Number 2: Eating at a restaurant with a toddler just isn’t as relaxing as it should be.  🙂…
It is no secret that eating a meatless meal occasionally will save you money on your grocery budget. Â Here is my family’s favorite version of black beans and rice. Black Beans & Rice 1 can whole black beans 1/2 green pepper, chopped 1/2 red pepper, chopped onion to taste, chopped 2 tsp ground cumin 2…
So far my little garden has given me 36 zucchinis and counting! Â How do I know? Â Well, once I realized how flooded I was becoming with zucchini I started numbering them. Â That way I know which ones to use first. Â And boy have I been using them! 7 Ways I’ve Used my 36 Zucchini: 1)…
I have been having so much fun making jam this year. Â I have made way more that my small family will be able to consume in a year! Â So I plan to give some as gifts. Â I might use them for hostess gifts, birthdays or even Christmas. Â (Am I really planning ahead for Christmas already!??!)…
I have had so much fun this past week making jam. Â I started off making rhubarb jam, which was so easy. Rhubarb Jam Boil together for 15 minutes & stir often: 3 cups rhubarb, chopped into 1 inch pieces 1/2 cup water 3 cups sugar After 15 minutes, remove from heat and mix in: 3…
One of my favorite dishes from my last freezer cooking day with Donna was the curried lentils. Â These were so easy to make and super cheap. Curried Lentils 1 cup lentils 2 1/2 cup water 2 beef bouillon cubes 1 bay leaf Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Â Meanwhile,…