Category Archives: Recipe I am a homemaking nerd. When I discover something that is healthy and thrifty, it is sometimes almost more exciting than I can handle. So as my family has been trying harder to eat less processed foods, I have been getting more creative. It is amazingly cheap to buy organic popcorn kernels, and friends, the... February 19, 2013 - 8:29 am
Honey butter and Tropical Delight sound amazing. I haven’t experimented with popcorn too much, largely because we like it just fine plain. I’ll sprinkle on some nutritional yeast sometimes. We use a Whirly Pop, and sometimes I’ll add a bit of brown sugar to the coconut oil after it melts to create a very light caramel kettle corn, and that’s super yummy without being too intense. How do you make your popcorn? February 19, 2013 - 8:34 am
Angeli, ooh that rice pudding would be yummy. Plain is good too, but now that I am in experimenting mode, it is hard for me to leave it plain February 19, 2013 - 10:10 am
Some of these sound so yummy… and so much healthier than the marshmallow popcorn I’ve been making (it is completely delicious and easy, but not healthy). I will have to try these! February 19, 2013 - 9:23 pm
Sounds fantastic!  Have all of you who live by TJ’s tried this Mango Mochi? Oh my gosh, it is so good. Actually, I am just now noticing that the brand isn’t TJ’s, so I am wondering if this brand is sold at other stores as well. Have you all tried the non refrigerated peanut sauce at TJ’s?... 2 comments April 30, 2012 - 6:25 am
Ugh..the dreaded dinner. I really, really want to be a good cook but to be honest…I’m kinda terrible. I think I get frustrated with my lack of knowledge and resources (until now). So, this is one of my goals is to become better at making yummy dinners. We have bbq’d lately because the weather has been nice. Our go to, easy and quick, are the salmon burgers from Costco. I also just tried Costco’s black bean burgers and I thought it was great! I too like the idea of simple and light dinners. Stan and I both need to lose a few lbs. so I know this will help. Your salad sounds yummy…to bad no TJs around. May 4, 2012 - 8:58 am
I love hearing what other people get at Costco. The black bean burgers sound so good, and I want to see if I can make those from scratch. Do they fall apart on the grill? I have that problem with veggie burgers. Oh, and Chris and I could join your quest to lose a few pounds Sorry that I am just now getting this up (because I’m sure that you all will use my ideas). Monday-Tossed green salad with bacon and avacod in it and cheesy bread. Tuesday-Frozen tortelini w/pesto and cucumbers on the side. Wed-Homemade chicken noodle soup Thursday-Chicken Tetrazini/salad and peach/marionberry crisp Friday-Tofu/veggie stir fry Saturday-Broccoli/potato soup Sunday-Roast with... 2 comments March 15, 2012 - 12:58 pm
I love all these ideas you’re posting. Now if you will just link all these items to recipes… March 15, 2012 - 7:21 pm
If I followed recipes more often, that would help. Juliette, YOU are the person who should be doing this. I would love love to see a week of meals for your family. I would probably coincidentally stop by your house at dinner time! I feel like my dinners have been pretty lame lately. I have a goal this week to be more organized with my meal planning. Here is what my plan is for the week: Monday-Indonesian Chicken http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/indonesian-ginger-chicken-recipe/index.html This recipe is really easy, and I just serve it with steamed veggies and rice. Tuesday-Szechuan Noodles http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/szechuan-noodles-recipe/index.html... 7 comments March 5, 2012 - 2:04 pm
Hey Kara! I have been trying to do the same thing lately! Now that we don’t live across the street from the grocery store, and I’m working more, I’m trying to cut down on trips to the store by being more organized. And, hopefully save a little money in the process. I was actually thinking of you the other night when I made this: http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/creamy-chicken-spaghetti-casserole/ It was easy, tasted good, and made a ton of food. Plus, I have enough chicken left over (it used about half of the bird) to make enchiladas or something else later in the week. If it sounds good to you, I definitely recommend it. Thanks for sharing your recipes! March 5, 2012 - 2:07 pm
Can you do this every week!? I love getting ideas from other people. I’m not very good at meal planning, but when I do, I’m so glad I did. Denver ‘s gone for work this week, so I have a hard time planning stuff when the kids don’t usually appreciate my meals. So I usually take these weeks to make stuff that I really want and then we usually have breakfast for dinner at least once. By the way, what exactly is yum sauce? i’ve never heard of it. March 5, 2012 - 4:16 pm
I am so excited for thursdays dinner! I made our menu this weekend too. I am going to try and stick to it. The week goes so much better with a plan:) March 5, 2012 - 5:18 pm
I’m terrible at meal planning…but it really makes life easier and meal time so much less stressful. Love seeing what’s on your menu. Keep posting them so hopefully it will rub off on me one of these days! So nice running into you at the store last week…did you like how I was lamenting to you about Weight Watchers while carrying around a package of Oreos in my basket?? March 5, 2012 - 5:48 pm
Amanda, March 6, 2012 - 10:11 am
I usually get home around 4:15, so I have time to get dinner started pretty early. On work days, I usually cook things that are fairly quick, and save more involved dishes for weekends or Mondays (which I have off). My system for planning meals involves a spreadsheet (of course!) with main dishes on the left, and side dishes on the right. The night before I go grocery shopping, I ask Curt if he has any special requests for the week, and then look over my list of meal options to pick out what to do for the week. It really helps me keep a good variety while sticking with things that I know I can do. If I try something new, I usually do it on a weekend so we can order out if we have to! It would be so fun to see you and Miriam! You’ll have to let me know if you are hosting play time this summer and we will come by! I can’t believe how fast these kids grow… March 6, 2012 - 2:15 pm
I second the request that you do this every week. You KNOW I have a hard time planning new things, so it’s helpful to see what’s for dinner at your house!  Applesauce making was a family affair the other day, and my kids had so much fun helping. Yes, when all of the regular spoons are in the dishwasher, we resort to eating off of measuring spoons. “Say Ah Miriam!” Here is a video of the kids making applesauce all by themselves: And the kids... 6 comments October 19, 2011 - 5:49 am
I LOVE the kids using the measuring spoons! That is SO fun! And the applesauce looks delicious! My three-year-old decided all applesauce is baby food and refuses to eat it. Maybe if we made some she have a vested interest in trying it… October 19, 2011 - 9:09 am
Levi LOVES looking at your photos of Gabe. Maybe we should get together again sometime. October 19, 2011 - 1:20 pm
Sophia’s eyelash-batting while cranking the sauce maker is *adorable*. Miriam looks like she’s thinking, “Come on, guys! Get the spoon IN MY MOUTH!” October 19, 2011 - 10:00 pm
Kim, October 20, 2011 - 9:57 am
I also love Sofia’s “one-for-you, one-for-me” method. Very cute. How much applesauce did you make? Do you freeze it or can it? October 23, 2011 - 12:15 am
That is a super handy looking contraption. Where did you end up getting your apples? |
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Last night I actually tried a brown rice pudding based on your description of it – cardamom compliments the flavors wonderfully. 
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