My family always grew vegetables during the summers when I was growing up. I’ve wanted to continue this practice, but until recently I haven’t lived in a location that was conducive to this. My husband and I currently have plenty of room to grow a garden, but the sun only shines on a small portion of our yard. Thus, we’ll be growing … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Growing Your Own Fruits and Vegetables
Keeping the Home
Philly Cheesesteak Casserole
As the weather begins warming up, I tend to crave cool foods like salads and chicken wraps instead of the warm soups and casseroles I crave during the winter. However, I decided to include a couple soups and casseroles on our spring menu. Here’s one of those casseroles. It’s particularly delicious! Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 … [Read more...] about Philly Cheesesteak Casserole
Spring Home Maintenance
Though our temperatures have been slow to warm up, the calendar does indicate that spring has arrived. We’re finally stowing our snow shovel and pulling out our lawnmower. This change serves as a reminder that it’s time for us to complete spring home maintenance tasks. Our home is a huge blessing and we’re committed to being faithful … [Read more...] about Spring Home Maintenance
Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
I love salad dressings. In fact, they’re probably my favorite part of salads! Unfortunately, many commercially available varieties are laden with corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, and other ingredients that my family tries to avoid. Because of this, I’ve been trying to prepare some at home. I’ve been impressed with their flavors and how easy they … [Read more...] about Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
Italian Sausage Bruschetta
I love when I create a dish that looks and tastes sophisticated, but is very easy to make. Italian sausage bruschetta is definitely one of these dishes. It’s perfect to serve at parties or it can be used to make an everyday dinner feel special. Ingredients 2 mild or spicy Italian sausage links, casings removed 1 cup Pomi diced tomatoes … [Read more...] about Italian Sausage Bruschetta
Spring 2014 Menu
Our winter has been so cold and snowy that we’re incredibly eager for spring! Though we’re only getting a small taste of warmer weather, we’re ready to begin using our spring menu. As I’ve shared previously, I periodically develop monthly menus. We use each for 3 consecutive months before moving on to a new one (read more on why and how … [Read more...] about Spring 2014 Menu
Why and How I Plan Monthly Menus
I’m often asked about why and how I plan monthly menus for my household. Usually these questions are accompanied by an exasperated statement such as “I could never be that organized.” Believe it or not, it’s pretty easy to plan monthly menus. Additionally, it has saved my family so much time and money that I haven’t considered reverting … [Read more...] about Why and How I Plan Monthly Menus
How to Afford Healthy Eating
Last week I shared some price comparisons that debunked the myth that healthy foods cost more than unhealthy foods. Of course, if you shop carelessly then it is unlikely you’ll be able to purchase nutritious foods for the same price as junk foods. However, by judiciously enlisting some simple strategies, you can eat healthily and stay … [Read more...] about How to Afford Healthy Eating
