Money Mindful Meals: Cherry Tomato Couscous
Lately I’ve been in a cold-weather-comfort-food rut–Yesterday my banana loaf turned out too dry and last Wednesday my crockpot chicken lacked flavor. Today, as I was searching for yet another winter...
View ArticleThe Food Matters Project: Beet “Sandwiches”
This post is part of the Food Matters Project, a cooking collaboration among participating bloggers. Each week, we will cook a recipe from Mark Bittman’s Food Matters Cookbook, which places an...
View ArticleMoney Mindful Meals: Easy French Baguette
I recently moved into a fantastic new apartment. It’s a brownstone on a tree-lined Chicago side street with large bay windows and gorgeous mahogany wood. And the cherry on top–it has a big kitchen!...
View ArticleThe Food Matters Project: Grilled Mahi-Mahi Ceviche with Corn and Avocado
This post is part of the Food Matters Project, a cooking collaboration among participating bloggers. Each week, we will cook a recipe from Mark Bittman’s Food Matters Cookbook, which places an...
View ArticleMoney Mindful Meals: Saffron and Pistachio Ice Cream
This past week has been one heck of a week. Part of the week I was swamped with adult-stuff and the remaining part, I spent remembering what it was like to be in college again. My conclusion: college...
View ArticleThe Food Matters Project: Roasted Potatoes with Orange Chicken and Romesco Sauce
This post is part of the Food Matters Project, a cooking collaboration among participating bloggers. Each week, we will cook a recipe from Mark Bittman’s Food Matters Cookbook, which places an...
View ArticleMoney Mindful Meals: Baked Tortilla Chips and Roasted Garlic Guacamole
A few weeks ago I mentioned that I would be eating less processed food and cooking basic items myself. Over the last few weeks I have baked bread, churned ice cream, and stocked my fridge with...
View ArticleThe Food Matters Project: Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce
This post is part of the Food Matters Project, a cooking collaboration among participating bloggers. Each week, we will cook a recipe from Mark Bittman’s Food Matters Cookbook, which places an...
View ArticleMoney Mindful Meals: Zucchini Tomato Casserole
Last month I purchased a bike in hopes that I would get some exercise, save money on gas, and have fun roaming the city of Chicago on my new toy. I have ridden my bike less than 8 miles since date of...
View ArticleMoney Mindful Meals: Eggplant Rollatini with Fresh Mozzarella and Goat Cheese
Money saving tip of the week: Indoor herb pots. Last week I was wandering around the produce section of Wholefoods in search of rosemary and stumbled upon a stand of bright green rosemary and basil...
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