In the kitchen

Eating From the Freezer and Pantry Challenge: Week 1

May 21, 2012

That's it. No more shopping for you.
Or me, for that matter.
It's time to begin our "Eating from the Pantry and Freezer Challenge"!
What I've spent so far
I had about $230 remaining for the rest of May out of my $450 budget (the other $220 had been spent at the beginning of the month).
I've set aside $150 [...]

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The Mediterranean Secret to Phenomenal Vegetables

May 18, 2012

Written by Diana Bauman, Contributing Writer
Growing up, my family ate a lot of vegetables. It comes as no surprise being that my mother is from Sevilla, Spain where vegetables are a staple of the Mediterranean diet.
When I was younger I never understood why so many of my friends complained about eating their vegetables.
"They're gross", some [...]

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Creating a Culinary Experience with Cheese

May 17, 2012

Guest Post by Kane Holbrook of Real Milk Cheese
“ And he will give grass in your fields for your livestock, and you shall eat and be full.”
-Deuteronomy 11:15
Cheese has been an important part of healthy cultures since the domestication of livestock. The scriptures refer to cheese more than a few times:

Abraham fed his guests curds [...]

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The Eating from the Pantry and Freezer Challenge Begins

May 16, 2012

It's time to begin the Eating From the Pantry and Freezer Challenge. I'm excited to get going and I hope you are, too!
I promised to share my own plan and goals with you, so here's what I'm planning to do:
My financial goal is to save $300 (our regular monthly budget is $450). I plan to [...]

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Farmer’s Market Project: Make a Salad with Kids

May 11, 2012

Written by Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer
I am so excited. It's finally May, which means that the farmer's market is now open! Well...we're lucky -- there is a winter market near me. But I never went (I know, I know). I just love the outdoor market in the summer, with all of its fresh produce, warm sun, [...]

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Seven Reasons to Love An Important Kitchen Tool for Healthy Food Prep

May 10, 2012

It's visionary to eat healthy. What we put into our bodies today will, in many ways, determine our health tomorrow. God gave us food to delight us as well as to nourish our bodies, and there is beautiful balance in the natural foods He has provided.
Over the years I've tried to feed our children as [...]

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Let’s Save Some Money: The Eat from the Pantry and Freezer Challenge!

May 9, 2012

Would you like to join me in saving literally hundreds of dollars on your grocery bill over the next month?
It's time to eat from our freezers and pantries!
The impetus for this challenge was the fact that each summer I save up extra cash for purchasing fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables for preserving.
And maybe also the [...]

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How to Cook Vegetables: Steaming, Pan Cooking and Lots of Tasty Recipes

May 7, 2012

"I know we should eat more vegetables, but..."
This is a common refrain. I bet you've even said it yourself. Vegetables tend to be one of the most under-appreciated parts of the food kingdom, and sadly, one that very few people have learned to truly incorporate into their regular eating habits.
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7 Ways to Add More Veggies to Meals You’re Already Cooking

May 4, 2012

Written by Stacy K, Contributing Writer
We all know that vegetables are good for us; they can help protect against many chronic diseases, aid weight loss, and provide vitamins and minerals.
Yet, even with this knowledge, a good portion of the population don't eat enough vegetables.
I know my family could eat more.
Even if you do consume a [...]

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Recipe for a Toxin-Free Kitchen: 10 Homemade Kitchen Cleaners

April 27, 2012

Written by Erin Odom, Contributing Writer
As we near the end of our "Spring Clean the Toxins" theme this month, let's develop a recipe for a toxin-free kitchen. After all, the kitchen is often the center of the home, and it's where we homemakers spend much of our time.
We know that making ingredients from scratch and getting [...]

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