200 Ways to Reuse, Repurpose & Recycle for Earth Day
Are you a “saver?” You might claim it as your heritage (the Dutch are infamous for penny pinching and using everything fully) or inspired by an experience (those who lived through the Great…
9 Delicious Recipes for Leftover Turkey
My favorite part of Thanksgiving is easily the next few days. Suddenly the refrigerator is full (if I'm lucky, this fullness includes a few slices of apple pie), and rather than cook full…
9 Unique Fall Wreaths
The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: Decorating with a seasonal wreath is a fast and easy way to celebrate the season. Wreaths are a great do-it-yourself project because they…
9 Ways to Cook with Garbage
You probably don't need to chase down the garbage man or go dumpster diving for your daily bread, but in a country where the average person wastes $600 of food every year, I…
Healthier Tailgate Snacks for Football Season
My husband loves football. However, this little tidbit was not disclosed in our prenuptual agreement. OK, we didn’t really have a prenup, but he kept this information well hidden until I was deeply…
9 Ways to Preserve Summer Produce
My garden is starting to burst with fresh vegetables and fruits. We've already gone strawberry picking, and the raspberries are coming in daily at this point. In a few weeks the blueberries will…
Zucchini Recipes for Your Harvest {Eat Well, Spend Less}
This month's Eat Well, Spend Less topic is summer produce! From making the most of a CSA share to preserving your harvest, we're covering a variety of topics. I thought about preparing my…
The Way to His Heart {Father’s Day Recipes}
When we were first dating, my now-husband, then-boyfriend was telling his best friend about me. After listening to him presumably sing my praises, his friend said, "Yeah, but can she cook?" Thank goodness…
Enjoy a Rainbow of Flavor
While nutritionists and health nuts may differ on the perfect fat or sweetener, no one will question the importance of fruit and vegetables in our regular diet. One recommendation is to be sure…
Homemade Food Gifts for Mother’s Day
I try to make my gift-giving heartfelt. This means that my gifts are often also edible and homemade, and I try to stay away from the obvious chocolates, flowers and a card.…