by Jamie | Sep 8, 2018 | Blog, Eating, Entrees, Gluten Free
Do you need a meal to please everyone in the family? Make Honey Mustard Chicken. Juicy grilled chicken breasts that’s been soaking up the flavor of a honey mustard marinade. Top the chicken with cheese, sautéed mushrooms and crispy bacon. The whole family will...
by Jamie | Sep 4, 2018 | Blog, Saving, Uncategorized
During a conversation a couple months ago, the topic of Wool Dryer Balls came up. Random topic, right?! I didn’t know what they were at the time. I now know they’re a non-toxic, all natural, money saving laundry product that is also said to save drying time and...
by Jamie | Sep 1, 2018 | Blog, Eating, Gluten Free, Vegetables
I pack my lunch for work 98% of the time. I need meals that keep me full without making me drowsy. Not eating meals like pasta and large sandwiches for lunch help. Chickpea Salad with Black Beans and Feta is the perfect dish for fighting afternoon yawns....
by Jamie | Aug 29, 2018 | Blog, Dressings Sauces & Condiments, Eating, Gluten Free
I eat chips and salsa a couple times a week. It’s one of my favorite snacks. I usually eat tomato based salsa, but Roasted Salsa Verde is a nice change of pace. Instead of using tomatoes, this salsa is made using tomatillos. Other common salsa ingredients, like onions...
by Jamie | Aug 24, 2018 | Eating, Entrees, Gluten Free, Uncategorized
Shrimp Cocktail makes appearances all the time at parties. If you’re not allergic to shellfish and like seafood, it’s probably one of the appetizers that goes on your plate. It’s time to give shrimp cocktail a new place in the food chain. Shrimp Cocktail goes from...
by Jamie | Aug 21, 2018 | Blog, Eating, Misc
Kitchen Gadgets. There’s one for every task imaginable. They cost anywhere from $1 to hundreds of dollars. They’re used to save time in the kitchen and make cooking easier. Figuring out which gadgets to buy is tricky. Is it worth the money? Will it work like the...
by Jamie | Aug 18, 2018 | Blog, Eating, Entrees
Maple Bourbon Steak Marinade is an easy way to get a jumpstart on dinner. Start marinating the steak the night before or in the morning. Bourbon gets blended with maple syrup to add balance and a touch of sweetness to the marinade. Round out the recipe...
by Jamie | Aug 16, 2018 | Blog, Eating, Gluten Free, Salads and Sides, Vegetables
Caprese Salad is a summer staple at our house with homegrown tomatoes and basil from the garden. We have it so much I got to thinking about how I could change it up a little. I came up with a new spin on it. A Grilled Caprese Salad drizzled with a Balsamic Vinegar...
by Jamie | Aug 13, 2018 | Blog, Desserts, Eating, Gluten Free
Icebox Cake recipes date back to the 1920’s. Nabisco began making Famous Chocolate Wafers around 1924 and started advertising the dessert recipe a few years later. In 1930 it started appearing on the tins the wafers were packaged growing the popularity of the...
by Jamie | Aug 9, 2018 | Blog, Earning
Cash back. Let’s repeat that with a little more excitement. CASH BACK! Much better. Why the excitement? Because I’ve earned over $400.00 using the Ibotta app without much effort on my part. If I can do it YOU CAN DO IT. Here’s more about the app, how to get it,...