I quit one of my absolute favorite things…meal planning It was one of my favorite pass times that I didn’t feel guilty about because it felt useful. For a season it was. But then it wasn’t. When I first started meal planning I would look at the week…then over time that evolved to the month. … Continue reading Why I Quit Meal Planning ( and what actually works instead)
Thanksgiving is coming and that means it’s time to make and turkey. Now the question is… so you go for the premium turkey or the bargain? As someone who has cooked dozens of turkey dinners I am pretty confident I can answer that question. However it’s less of a definite this or that but more… Continue reading Premium or Bargain – Frozen Whole Turkey
A CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture is a great way to to support local farmers and their families while getting some amazing farm fresh produce. I have found it to be a wonderful mix of foods that I’m familiar with such as zucchini and foods that require a Google search such as kohlrabi. Typically with… Continue reading How to Meal Plan with a CSA
For years now I’ve been looking for ways to save money on groceries . I look for ways to save money on everything, but groceries especially . The reason is they are a non-negotiable part of my life. We have to eat, we don’t have to have the newest toys or latest fashion trends. Watching… Continue reading The Pantry Challenge
The Tales of a Modern Housewife 