May 28 2012
“We never seem to have enough time.” At least that’s what most people say. I always think that it’s one of the few things I’ve got lots of. (HA!) But when I am pressed for time, I look for things that will make my life easier. For example, recently my wife had an engagement she [...]
May 24 2012
Everybody is talking about the cost of food these days…or more specifically, how to save money on food bills. The average North American spends about 15% of their household budget on food. That’s a big chunk of change. Recent reports indicate that the price of food will NOT be going down anytime soon…if ever. So, [...]
May 23 2012
People hate grocery shopping with me. Why? Because I’m s-l-o-w. The reason I’m so slow is that I like to take my time and read the labels on everything I buy. For the very few food items we actually buy at the grocery store, I like to make sure I know what I’m getting. My very [...]
May 17 2012
By now we’ve all heard about the obesity epidemic that has hit North American and by all accounts, many places around the world. We’ve all heard the staggering statistics and the huge costs associated with obesity; we’ve read about how unhealthy eating is causing a huge increase in diabetes and heart disease among other ailments. [...]
May 07 2012
Following a gluten free diet is becoming more and more popular every day. But this diet is not for everyone. It seems that some celebrities and sports stars are touting a gluten free diet as a way to lose weight and increase energy. A gluten free diet is recommended for those with gluten sensitivity or [...]
May 03 2012
I must confess that the most I knew about chia before doing some research were those wonderfully kitschy TV ads from years back selling the ch-ch-ch-chia pet. Turns out you can eat the seeds! And get this - they’re really good for you too! Chia seeds are very high in Omega 3s, as well as an excellent [...]
April 26 2012
By now you’ve probably heard about my big bird… the chicken I roasted a couple weekends ago. Well, what I forgot to mention is that I also made some chicken stock using the bones of said chicken. I got about 4 liters of stock which I then froze for later use. I’m sure it sounds [...]
April 24 2012
We’re always looking for great ways to connect with our readers and always welcome your contributions. If you’d like to submit a recipe – like a gluten free recipe you love or a meal planning recipe you found on the site, tips to make a meal planning recipe come to life or just share a [...]