Stockpile these foods to reduce grocery spending

#MiddleburyCT #Chili Whenever you read about frugality, you’ll find a lot about what not to buy. Well, I’m going to tell you what you should buy. These are the items to ... Continue Reading →

Healthy little muffins pack big nutrition

#MiddleburyCT #AnzacBiscuits #AussieBites Are you familiar with Aussie Bites? I first learned about them at Costco, where a sample made me a fan in one bite. These delectable little ... Continue Reading →

This Big Easy classic couldn’t be easier

#MiddleburyCT #MardiGras It’s no surprise that red beans and rice is one of the dishes most strongly associated with the enchanting city of New Orleans, also called “The Big ... Continue Reading →

A comfort food comes back for the big game

#MiddleburyCT #BigGame Remember French bread pizzas? If so, those memories are likely nostalgic, comforting, cozy, crunchy, soft and warm, with that aroma that made the whole house ... Continue Reading →

Enjoy easy, elegant meal on a budget

#MiddleburyCT #Brunch #SalmonSouffle At Divas on a Dime, I’m always on the lookout for exceptional recipes that use inexpensive ingredients. So, how do you serve a salmon entree ... Continue Reading →

Use pasta sauce new ways

#MiddleburyCT #PastaSauce You know those inexpensive pasta sauces? While they’re indispensable for making quick spaghetti dinners, these sauces are useful for so much more than ... Continue Reading →

Celebrate fortune, happiness and health in the Chinese New Year

#MiddleburyCT #ChineseNewYear #EggFuYung This year, Chinese New Year begins on Sunday, Jan. 22 and will culminate with the Lantern Festival on Feb. 5 as we welcome the year of the Rabbit. You ... Continue Reading →

Soup swap offers fun by the spoonful

#MiddleburyCT #SoupSwap What do you get when you mix a few friends, a few soups and a chilly afternoon? You get one fantastic get-together! It even has its own holiday. Saturday, January ... Continue Reading →

Dried beans are power packed for pennies

#MiddleburyCT #DriedBeans In January we’re filled with fresh resolve to make the new year better than the last. For many people, that means reining in both our waistlines and ... Continue Reading →

Celebrate the New Year with inspired cocktail creations

#MiddleburyCT #InfusedVodka Let’s pay homage to the holiday spirit by crafting some seasonal spirits of our own. We’re going to explore infusing vodka with fruits and herbs. Undoubtedly, ... Continue Reading →