When eggplant is in season, the first thing I always want to make is this open-face eggplant sandwich. Buy in season. It may seem like a obvious thing to say, but how many of us have succumbed to the bright pink raspberries at the ...Continue Reading
Organic, Real Food on a Budget – Beef Tacos
Beans are great for stretching out a meal, and beef tacos are an awesome way to use them. Soups, pastas, and many mexican dishes can be almost doubled with a wide variety of beans. As a kid, my mom always made beef tacos with kidney ...Continue Reading
Organic, Real Food on a Budget – Cherry Mojito
It's officially summertime and that means backyard barbeques, parties with friends, and usually some sort of celebratory beverage, like a cherry mojito. The bright berries in season right now make a fantastic (and affordable) ...Continue Reading
Organic, Real Food on a Budget – Caprese Salad with Basil Pesto
I love using fresh herbs to make caprese salad with basil pesto. Plants don’t really grow for me. I'm not a great gardener. I wish I was. Moving around every couple of years doesn't help because once I finally figure out ...Continue Reading
Swiss Chard with Red Onion and Bacon
Swiss chard with red onion and bacon is a delicious way to incorporate greens into your diet. Many of us are scared of leafy greens or simply don't know what to do with them. I worked for my Mom's catering company for many years. We ...Continue Reading
Cheesy Bacon and Egg Scramble
I love whipping up this cheesy bacon and egg scramble, especially when I have organic pastured bacon on hand. Organic, pastured meats generally cost more. Having said that, we don’t have to pay the incredible prices at the major ...Continue Reading
Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe
Making your own homemade ranch dressing is an easy way to cut costs when on a budget. It's also a healthier alternative to store-bought!  This spring, I received numerous emails asking, "How do you make ...Continue Reading
Banana Ice Cream with Salted Maple Caramel Sauce
Many months ago I discovered Lisa and her blog "100 Days of Real Food". Here was a wife and mother of two who decided to go cold turkey and pledge to eat only real food for 100 days. She chronicled the entire journey on her blog and I ...Continue Reading
Organic, Real Food on a Budget – Homemade Hamburger Buns
Unless you’re lucky enough to have an exceptional bakery in your neighborhood, a good whole grain loaf of bread without preservatives isn't cheap. Neither are whole grain hamburger buns or hot dog buns. A good loaf (purely whole grain, ...Continue Reading