Sunday nights find me nestled between stacks of my favorite cooking magazines and books. Pen and paper ready I delve through to find that just […]
Getting my Thrifty Barrings
Originally published on: Jun 20, 2012 @ 13:59 Last week I talked about where I was, so this week I want to focus more on […]
Three Surefire Ways I Get Excited About Cooking
Since I was sick for so long, I really let things go around the house. I’m still recovering from the pile of dirty dishes and […]
Thrift Kitchen: Taco Mix!
I should tell you, I love tacos. I like chicken tacos, fish tacos, beef and bean, bean and cheese, tofu, avocado. Tacos are probably hands down my favorite food. After my 40 minutes of chest and bicep exercises are up I am jonesing for some freaking tacos. If I don’t get some tacos stat I’m going to have a serious melt down of give me now fits.
Thrift Kitchen: Classing up Cheap Meat
Meat is expensive stuff. The difference in my grocery bill from when I was a strict vegetarian to now is huge. But I have to admit, I do love meat. And part of that love is my lack of interest in eating crappy meat. I don’t eat a steak that often, but when I do, I want it to taste AMAZING!
Saving energy + money entertaining with summer grilling
Last night we grilled at the new house for the first time. We impromptu had a few friends over, and it was a blast. It made me realize that grilling is a great way to save money on energy and entertaining.
Thrift Kitchen: Cinnamon Ginger Chicken
We’ve been having curried chicken quite a lot and I just wasn’t feeling that with the green peppers. Hmm… hmmmmmmmm. I started with soy sauce and started adding spices. It was absolutely delicious! Jason gave it 2 thumbs up.
Thrift Kitchen: Getting a Grip on Grains
Grains are one of the best ways to add interest to your cooking and save money all in one fell swoop. Here are my three favorites and how I use them.
Cultural Culinary Experience: Indian Food! Yum!
Last Friday night Jason and I broke away from the studio and office long enough to take a cooking class hosted by the local Indian […]
Thrift Kitchen: Canterbury Potato Leek Soup!
I love potato soup. I think it’s actually one of my favorite soups. When I was in Canterbury, England back in 2002, we went to […]
Falling Out of the Kitchen & Falling Back In
Well, I have to admit, I fell out of my Thrift Kitchen. Not only was I eating junk food and fast food on a regular […]
Thrift Kitchen: Favorite White Bread!
I remember getting fresh baked bread from the bakery with my mom as a special treat. She loved it and would savor every nibble. I […]
Sneaky Chef: Book Review
For today’s Thursday in the Thrift Kitchen I’m going to switch it up a bit. Instead of sharing a recipe, I’m going to share a […]
Pesto Pleasures
I went through two book shelves this week (very hard work for me) and found a box of books I know I will never read. […]
In the Thrift Kitchen :: Hummus!
I love love love hummus. But I always have two issues with it: The brand I used to eat and love is no longer sold […]
A Walk in the Park Apron
This apron sure is a walk in the park to make. It’s so fast and easy to whip up in an evening or morning, or afternoon for that matter. Use a pattered fabric for your main piece. Something kind of darker and kind of “filled” works well to hide stains and smudges from cooking. I’m always wiping my hands on the sides of my pants because I’m used to wearing my studio apron just about all the time. I made this apron a bit more wrap aroundish for that reason.
Eating Locally Fresh Food Part I
My plans for today were a little turned upside down once I made it to my folk’s house. My Dad was all set for us […]
Midweek Get Over Hump Day with Cooking
This week I’m going to do something a little bit different, instead of a craft, it’s cooking (mainly because I don’t have access to my […]