When summer fields are bursting with juicy strawberries and the prices are irresistible, I try to keep them stocked in our fridge as often as possible. Normally we just eat them fresh, but when I'm feeling the need to bring a little extra joy to our lunch or dinner table, I'll make this quick and easy strawberry crisp recipe. As soon [...] Continue Reading
Archives for June 2020
Thrive Market Review: A Five Year Update
My search for real food bargains has led me to some pretty odd places. I've driven long distances to meet farmers in parking lots, joined co-ops for everything from maple syrup to coconut oil, and generally spent a lot of time tracking down the best deals. These days, though, I'm happy to say that I've found a much more simple way to save [...] Continue Reading
Chimichurri Sauce Recipe (Argentinian Herb Sauce)
Some words are just fun to say. Indubitably for example. Or kerfuffle. In fact I highly suggest saying one of them right now. (I'll wait.) Felt good, right? With that in mind, today I want to introduce you to another word that's fun to say and even more fun to eat - chimichurri. Chimichurrrrrrrrri. Sometimes called Argentina's [...] Continue Reading
21 Tips for Eating Healthy On A Budget
When my husband and I were newlyweds, date nights at home often involved $5 pizza and a sausage-shaped tube of enriched wheat flour, sugar, and partially hydrogenated soybean oil -- aka store-bought chocolate chip cookie dough. Back then, I thought the cost of junk food was nothing more than pennies, which I was more than happy to grab from our [...] Continue Reading
Easy Strawberry Chia Jam Recipe
When life gets busy, I often find myself planning meals according to prep time. Apple sandwich with bacon? Five minutes. Egg drop soup? Under fifteen. Fortunately, there are so many recipes that deliver big on flavor without taking up much time. Though I love making up a big batch of strawberry freezer jam when I can, this chia seed version is my [...] Continue Reading
