Faith, Family, and Forging a Difference
We’ve enjoyed having chili mac on our menu this fall. This super affordable dish is easy to prepare, nutritious, and filling. Ingredients 3 cups macaroni pasta (uncooked measure) 1 lb. ground beef or turkey 1 medium onion, chopped 2 teaspoons chopped garlic 24 oz. strained tomatoes, tomato sauce, or finely diced tomatoes 1 … [Read more...] about Chili Mac
If you attempt to gather the disaster preparedness supplies we talked about two weeks ago, you’ll likely encounter some tricky issues related to procuring and storing the supplies. Let’s explore four of these. How to afford disaster preparedness supplies You may find yourself shelling out as much as several hundred dollars if you purchase … [Read more...] about Dare to Prepare: Obtaining and Storing Disaster Preparedness Supplies
The cheesy, spicy flavor of creamy queso dip is practically addictive. Until recently, the only queso dip I was familiar with was made with Rotel® and Velveeta®. As my husband and I have moved in the direction of healthier eating, we’ve eliminated processed cheese products (including Velveeta®) from our diets. We weren’t about to go … [Read more...] about Healthier Queso Dip
If you replace toothbrushes at the recommended interval, each member of your household will go through 3-4 toothbrushes each year. Given that each toothbrush costs money and each ends up contributing to the trash your household produces, why not make sure you get your money’s worth and reduce your need for other cleaning equipment by reusing … [Read more...] about 21 Cleaning Jobs for Toothbrushes
Though my husband enjoys most of the foods I prepare, he rarely stops in his tracks over the flavor of one. A couple of weeks ago this rare reaction occurred after he took a bite out of a breakfast sausage link encased in a honey wheat butterhorn. I have a feeling I’ll be making lots of these over the coming months! Ingredients (Adapted from … [Read more...] about Honey Wheat Butterhorns
It’s very difficult to avoid bisphenol A (BPA) if you eat any canned foods. This is especially true of tomatoes because their acidic nature limits what substances can be used to line the cans that contain them (you can read more about this here). After looking into the available options, my household has begun using BPA-free and non-GMO Pomi … [Read more...] about Product Review: Pomi Tomatoes
What basic supplies would you need to survive the immediate aftermath of a disaster? Once a disaster is imminent or in progress, it’s too late to acquire these supplies. However, by taking the time to assemble and maintain a disaster preparedness kit now, your household will have survival supplies on hand. Experts recommend that each of us … [Read more...] about Dare to Prepare: Assembling a Basic Disaster Preparedness Kit
Once there is any hint of cooler fall temperatures, I start craving soup (this explains why there are several soups on our fall menu!). A few weeks ago I began looking for a recipe for a creamy chicken or turkey soup, but I had trouble finding an easy one that didn't call for canned cream of mushroom soup. I decided to try one of the recipes I … [Read more...] about Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
