by Jamie | Apr 1, 2019 | Blog, Eating, Gluten Free, Instant Pot, Soups, Stews & Chili
Weight Watchers Cabbage Soup, also known as zero points cabbage soup, has been around for years. You may also remember the cabbage soup diet. I wonder if the name for this recipe comes from that diet? In any case, if you haven’t eaten this soup, I’m sure you’ve...
by Jamie | Mar 20, 2019 | Blog, Saving
Food is necessary and (in my opinion) so is a budget. It doesn’t matter if you’re a single person, couple, or family, according to Dave Ramsey, your food budget percentage should be between 10 to 15 percent. That’s for your grocery budget AND eating out. With a food...
by Jamie | Mar 11, 2019 | Blog, Eating, Entrees, Gluten Free, Instant Pot
It’s a weeknight and you are all prepared for dinner tomorrow night. You’re making Mississippi Pot Roast for dinner in the slow cooker. You’ll start cooking it before leaving the house in the morning. Then, it happens. You oversleep. The kid has a meltdown. Maybe you...
by Jamie | Mar 4, 2019 | Blog, Resources
Buying measuring cups seems like an easy task. You’ve got a new kitchen and need tools. You go to the housewares department at Target or Walmart, grab the least expensive set, and throw it into your cart. Maybe you’re like me and were given a set. I use the Harvest...
by Jamie | Feb 25, 2019 | Blog, Eating, Entrees, Gluten Free
When I hear stuffed peppers I think about the nostalgic meal I ate as a kid. Green bell peppers with the tops cut off and stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, rice, and tomatoes. They were one of my favorites, probably because we didn’t have them often. Now when I...
by Jamie | Feb 18, 2019 | Blog, Eating, Gluten Free, Instant Pot, Soups, Stews & Chili
Egg Roll Soup. Yes, you heard me right. I’ve made a favorite deep fried, delicious Asian appetizer into a soup. I’ve taken all the flavors you love and put it into a big bowl of comfort. This healthy soup comes together quickly, cooks fast in the Instant Pot,...
by Jamie | Feb 11, 2019 | Blog, Desserts, Eating, Gluten Free
I recently heard someone describe pudding as something “old people eat”. I disagree. Pudding is a dessert or snack for people of all ages. You can make it from scratch or a boxed mix. It’s even in the dairy case and on grocery store shelves. But what about Dairy...
by Jamie | Feb 4, 2019 | Eating, Gluten Free, Soups, Stews & Chili
We all have our favorite restaurant menu items. Zuppa Toscana at Olive Garden is one of mine. I love the spicy sausage, hearty kale, and sliced potato. The soup is brothy with just a touch of creaminess. The last time I had it at the restaurant, however, I was...
by Jamie | Jan 28, 2019 | Blog, Eating, Entrees, Gluten Free
A meal with less dishes? Yes please! Here’s a Southwest Style one pan chicken and rice recipe. A large covered skillet is the only pan needed for dinner tonight. This simple dinner recipe is on the table in about 30 minutes. I came up with this Southwestern Style One...
by Jamie | Jan 21, 2019 | Blog, Eating, Gluten Free, Misc
Valentine’s Day Candy for your Sweetie doesn’t have to come out of a box. Make them a homemade valentine gift. These nests are perfect for that loved one in your life. Knowing you took time and made them something homemade makes Valentine’s Day extra special....