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Organic, Real Food on a Budget – Open-Face Eggplant Sandwich

August 1, 2011

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 grocery store in December (for $7.99 a pound)?. Buying in season not only ensures you getting the biggest bang for your buck, it also means your produce will taste [...]

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Organic, Real Food on a Budget – Beef Tacos

July 26, 2011

Beans. They are great for stretching out a meal. 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 beans in the mix. I thought this was “normal” but later realized she was stretching her dollar.

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Organic, Real Food on a Budget – Cheesecake Ice Cream with Gluten Free Graham Crackers

July 9, 2011

I gotta be brief because our bags are packed and we’re on our way out the door, headed for the mountains of Colorado . Yep, that’s right. I’m off to Black Mountain Ranch with my two girls and my friend Jenny. We’ll spend the week horseback riding, camping, star-gazing, eating great food, participating in a [...]

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Organic, Real Food on a Budget – Fusilli with Chard, Bacon, and Cream

July 6, 2011

First a bit of housekeeping – If you follow my blog via RSS feed or email subscription, you may have noticed the change to a partial feed. Unfortunately I’ve had an issue with others lifting my content and using it as their own, so I need to build a layer of protection. I hope you understand and will be willing to [...]

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Organic, Real Food on a Budget – Homemade Banana Pudding (Grain Free, Gluten Free)

June 30, 2011

This week, we’re soaking up the sun at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. The beautiful water, cool mornings, and starry evenings provide us with ultimate relaxation. On our way to Missouri, we stopped in Texas to see family and I began craving my Grandma’s banana pudding. She makes the best banana pudding, but her version uses

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Organic, Real Food on a Budget – Cherry Mojito

June 27, 2011

It’s officially summertime. The 4th of July is right around the cornerand thatmeans backyard barbeques, parties with friends, and usually some sort of celebratorybeverage.The bright berries in season right now make a fantastic (and affordable) foundation for dozens of mixed drinks. One of my favorites is the mojito. Lime, mint, rum and a splash of club soda make [...]

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Organic, Real Food on a Budget – Caprese Salad with Basil Pesto

June 21, 2011

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 what grows in that specific region, we pick up and move. One thing I do grow, despite my black thumb, is herbs. I have a few [...]

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Organic, Real food on a Budget – Swiss Chard with Red Onion and Bacon

June 10, 2011

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 used large kale leaves as the foundation for beautiful vegetable and fruit displays. Growing up, I thought large leafy greens were for decoration. Not to eat. Leafy greens aren’t very expensive and if [...]

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Organic, Real Food on a Budget – Cheesy Bacon and Egg Scramble

June 8, 2011

Organic, pastured meats generally cost more. Having said that, we don’t have to pay the incredible prices at the major grocery stores. I like to buy your meat straight from the farm because thenI know exactly where my meat is coming from and I save a lot of money.You may think you won’t be able to find the right kind of farm near you, but it’s easier than you think. [...]

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Organic, Real Food on a Budget – Homemade Hamburger Buns

June 3, 2011

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, no preservatives, or extra sugars) costs anywhere from $4.00-5.50. Wow. If your family goes through a lot [...]

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