Beets are nutritious and delicious root vegetables high in antioxidants, fiber, and other essential nutrients. They have an earthly flavor that can be enjoyed raw in smoothies, cold in salads, or as a hot side dish. Roasted beets in foil are easy to make, and roasting brings out the sweet flavor. Beets typically grow during…
Did you know that about 40% of all food is wasted in America? Waste isn’t only a product of food manufacturing and distribution. American households waste an estimated 46.5 thousand pounds of food a year. That’s equivalent to 50 billion meals and 158 billion dollars in food that’s thrown out. The zero waste movement promotes…
Are you looking for a way to cut this week’s grocery bill? A pantry challenge may seem like the solution. But is it worth it? Maybe not. During a pantry challenge, you plan meals around what you already have on hand instead of making your usual big weekly shopping trip. Then you shop for staples…
Let me guess: You’re wondering whether KitchenAid’s higher-end stand mixer is worth the money. If you watch cooking shows, you’ve noticed that every counter has a stand mixer. Most of the time, it’s the KitchenAid Professional Stand Mixer. Why? What makes this one the go-to mixer for serious cooks? As a serious home cook and…
The holidays are a time for family, friends, and food. But, if you’re hosting Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner this year, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed at the thought of cooking a huge feast. You’re not alone– According to a 2019 poll, 51% of the respondents said that hosting a holiday party or dinner…
Meal prepping is key to staying on top of your family’s meals, especially when you’re a busy mom. If you’re like me, you don’t want your kitchen cabinets and drawers full of gadgets that only have one use. When I started out on my cooking journey, I wanted to stick to kitchen basics that could…
There’s just something about the flavor of making food from scratch that makes it more satisfying. And while I would love to be one of those moms who has the time (and patience) to make everything from scratch, the truth is that I’m just too busy. It wasn’t always that way. When I first decided…
Are you overwhelmed by empty kitchen cabinets and don’t know how to stock a pantry for the first time? Having essential ingredients available in the house makes it easy to whip up a quick meal when you don’t have time to cook. Plus, stocking your pantry will help you to save money on groceries in…
Is eating healthy on a budget a priority for your family, but the high cost of food discourages you from eating as healthy as you’d like to? Nutritious diets lower the risk of certain cancers, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease and help manage weight and improve well-being. But, according to a 2022 survey by…
Is your grocery spending consuming too much of your family’s household cash and you want to know how to spend less on food? You’re not alone. In the U.S., the average amount a household spent on food at home increased by 3.5% in 2021 from 2020. And from January 2022 to July 2022, the cost…