Cooking Without a Recipe and Other Ways to Give Yourself a Break

Cooking Without a Recipe and Other Ways to Give Yourself a Break

Seeing as summer is here but my summer body isn't, I've embarked on a regimen of tightening the reins on my food indulgences, at least for a bit. As such, I optimistically stocked up on what would provide 2 generous servings of vegetables per person per meal this week. That meant I'd have to also kick it up a notch in the kitchen.

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What's Cookin' Wednesday - Pantry Farm Box Dinner on the Fly and Buying Bulk Spices

What's Cookin' Wednesday - Pantry Farm Box Dinner on the Fly and Buying Bulk Spices

This week I've been off my cooking routine, partly because we're still feasting off of Mexican food leftovers from Daniel's 40th birthday party in the park (so much fun!). I came home at 8 from tutoring the other evening and was so hungry. I almost got us takeout when I decided to buck up and make something with what we already had.

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How to Meal Plan When You Don't Have Time

How to Meal Plan When You Don't Have Time

You're busy, and hungry. In your wildest dreams, someone comes to your home to cook delicious, healthy meals and then pours you a glass of your favorite beverage, and tells you to relax while they clean the kitchen. While I can't teach you how to create this in your life without shelling out a lot of money each month, I CAN offer some tips and motivation into hacking your meal plan. 

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