by Jamie | Apr 20, 2018 | Blog, Eating, Entrees, Gluten Free
Grilling can be done most of the year in North Carolina, but I still prefer to grill when the temperatures outside are not in the 30s-40s. This year, the spring temperatures have been slow to arrive. The warmer temperatures are here, and the grill is starting to get...
by Jamie | Apr 17, 2018 | Blog, Eating, Soups, Stews & Chili
Even as the months get warmer, I still turn to soup as a meal. This sausage, lentil and kale soup is easy and healthy. It’s full of protein and vegetables to keep you satisfied until your next meal. Sausage, Lentil and Kale Soup Like most soups, sausage, lentil and...
by Jamie | Apr 13, 2018 | Blog, Dressings Sauces & Condiments, Eating
Poppy Seed Dressing is one flavor of dressing that I don’t think I’ve ever purchased. I would rather have Ranch, Blue Cheese, Italian, Thousand Island, or 10 other dressings instead of Poppy Seed. I have, however, been making poppy seed dressing which is easy...
by Jamie | Apr 10, 2018 | Blog, Eating, Gluten Free, Salads and Sides, Vegetables
Kale and Brussel Sprout Salad has been hitting the dinner table at my house often lately. It started when we had a sample of a similar salad one Saturday at Sam’s club. The salad came as a kit that contained the vegetables, dressing and toppings, all...
by Jamie | Apr 6, 2018 | Blog, Drinks
It’s Friday and I’m most likely having a margarita to wind down after the workweek. I keep the ingredients on hand at all times for other days, but Friday is my go to day. The Margarita Margaritas are made all sorts of ways on menus. Frozen and on the rocks....
by Jamie | Apr 3, 2018 | Blog, Saving
Coupons. They come in the newspaper. We get them handed to us along with our receipts at the grocery store. Some stores print them on the back of their receipts. They show up in both email and snail mail boxes. They even show up on websites when we’re shopping online....
by Jamie | Mar 31, 2018 | Blog, Eating, Entrees, Gluten Free
The egg roll is on the top of my list for favorite Asian appetizers. The deep fried, crunchy outside wrapper with meat and shredded vegetables inside along with soy sauce or duck sauce for dipping makes my mouth water. While egg rolls (and most fried foods) are a...
by Jamie | Mar 28, 2018 | Blog, Saving
When Aldi first opened near my house, I was excited to finally have this discount grocery store option in town. I had been to other stores nearby, but this one was 10 minutes from the house instead of 30 minutes. Aldi prices are completely affordable. This post is...
by Jamie | Mar 23, 2018 | Entrees, Gluten Free
Slow cookers are a great small appliance for any kitchen. I love being able to put a meal together in the morning and pretty much walk away until it’s time for dinner. In my home, any excuse is a good excuse to use the slow cooker. During the cold months,...
by Jamie | Mar 20, 2018 | Saving
Coupons aren’t for everyone. Sometimes, I need a break myself. Just because you’re not using coupons doesn’t mean you shouldn’t save some money while picking up groceries. Here are some easy tips to help you save money at the store, no coupons needed. 1. Don’t...