Grain bowls make for easy economical meal prep

#MiddleburyCT #MothersDay #NoBakeTruffle People often ask me about suggestions for inexpensive meal prep ideas. I have two words: grain bowls. But what are grain bowls, exactly? Grain ... Continue Reading →

Make Mother’s Day sweeter with easy chocolate truffle

#MiddleburyCT #MothersDay #NoBakeTruffle Mother’s Day is a special occasion to celebrate the love and sacrifice of all the amazing mothers and mother figures in our lives. This ... Continue Reading →

Celebrate National Pick Strawberries Day

#MiddleburyCT #Strawberries #NationalPickStrawberriesDay Get ready to pick some juicy, ripe strawberries! National Pick Strawberries Day is May 20, and it’s the perfect opportunity ... Continue Reading →

Taste the savings: Grow your own herbs

#MiddleburyCT #Herbs #ChimichurriVerde Spring has sprung! In honor of Earth Day and for your culinary enjoyment, let’s chat about growing herbs. You don’t get more bang ... Continue Reading →

Use one recipe for meatloaf, burgers and meatballs

#MiddleburyCT #Meatloaf Few foods are more comforting than good old-fashioned meatloaf. I’m always surprised how much my family loves this humble dish, especially the kiddies. ... Continue Reading →

Springtime perfection: Meringue cookies with a secret twist!

#MiddleburyCT #MeringueCookies #Easter Could the cookies in the photo below be any more perfect for springtime? I think not. They’re sweet, pastel and light as a feather. The ... Continue Reading →

Crockpot glazed pork worth the time

#MiddleburyCT #Crockpot #PorkRoast Some things are perfect just as they are and don’t require improvement. This is one of those things. In these days of instant gratification, ... Continue Reading →

Frozen spinach best bargain for healthy eating

#MiddleburyCT #FrozenSpinach What’s the best bargain in the frozen foods aisle? Want to guess, or shall I just tell you? OK, I’ll tell you. It’s frozen spinach in ... Continue Reading →

Give potato pancakes an Irish twist for St. Patrick’s Day

#MiddleburyCT #StPatricksDay #boxty I came across an old Irish rhyme that goes: “Boxty on the griddle, boxty in the pan, if you can’t make boxty, you’ll never get a man!” ... Continue Reading →

Speedy Spanish rice is easy, versatile and delicious

#MiddleburyCT #SpeedySpanishRice This week we have a very popular one-pot meal seasoned with a little bit of versatility. This family-friendly dinner is an extremely inexpensive yet ... Continue Reading →