I hope this comes at no surprise, but not every meal in our house is “blog-worthy.” Be that as it may they are usually healthy,… Continue reading
One of the fun behind the scenes parts about blogging is reading the keywords and phrases that lead people to my site. I have no… Continue reading
I wonder if you are like me when it comes to purchasing citrus. I hesitate before loading up on fruits that require peeling. I have… Continue reading
“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” - Charles M. Schulz Raise your hand if you like rich… Continue reading
Feeding a family can be expensive. Choosing to make healthy food a priority can increase that expense to a level that feels out of reach… Continue reading
When I think about the meat I ate in Ireland, the first thing that comes to mind is bacon. Not the long thin strips of… Continue reading
It’s that time of year again! Time to look inward and think about all the ways you can become a better person. Now that we’re… Continue reading
On Friday our family packed a picnic and visited the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. I thought you might enjoy a few of the shots we… Continue reading
In my experience, a little splurge now and then is a good thing. I am often asked if there are rules about what treats I… Continue reading
I was glancing at my calendar of “national _____ day(s)” and learned yesterday, May 6, was “No Diet Day.” I was intrigued. After a brief… Continue reading
I went to the grocery store with half a list, half a menu plan, half my usual energy, and halfway through I got really hungry.… Continue reading
Many home cooks are crazy about their electric slow cooker. Personally I am a bigger fan of braising in a Dutch oven. I just like… Continue reading
Romesco “(Catalan pronunciation: [ru’mɛsku]) is a nut and red pepper-based sauce from Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain.” - Wikipedia I’ve been up to my elbows in a… Continue reading
I have begun a new adventure! I have always felt very strongly that each and every person is worthy of good nutritious food. The fact… Continue reading
One of the wonderful benefits of shedding a collective 300+ pounds is an increase in energy and physical ability for both Mr. Second Helpings and… Continue reading
This month, we have settled into a comfortable weekend morning routine. Mr. Second Helpings and the Little Helping wake up and work together on preparing… Continue reading
Walking is one of the few activities that I can fit in almost any time. Even at my heaviest I frequently chose walking as my… Continue reading
Throughout the month of March Jenny Bardsley of Teaching My Baby to Read took on the challenge of limiting her family’s food budget to only… Continue reading
“48.8 million Americans—including 16.2 million children— live in households that lack the means to get enough nutritious food on a regular basis. As a result,… Continue reading
I have thought it would be fun to try and do an entire collection of recipes dedicated to repurposing leftovers. If nothing else it would… Continue reading
