I often hear people complain about the “expense” of eating unprocessed food. If we really take a closer look and compare prices, though, unprocessed foods provide far better value: Does that make you think twice about the cost of ...Continue Reading
Huevos Rancheros (Grain-Free)
Many mornings I rush around trying to get the kids off to school and also cook a healthy breakfast like huevos rancheros. I find myself simultaneously signing school papers, emptying the dishwasher, getting a load of laundry ...Continue Reading
Organic, Real Food on a Budget – Open-Face Eggplant Sandwich
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
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
Lemon Meringue Ice Cream Pie
Lemon Meringue Ice Cream Pie has been my daughter's birthday pie for many years. I'm excited to share it with you today! The crust is a simple combination of pecans, sugar and butter. And, it's topped with vanilla ice cream, lemon ...Continue Reading
Waffles and Ice Cream
I was never very interested in history as a kid. I don't know if it was the teachers or simple lack of interest, but what did fascinate me was the history of food (no surprise there!). My favorite story was about the origin of the ice ...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