I make this meal quite often for breakfast or as an after CrossFit "power" meal. This serves one and it is sooooo delicious! I also like that it gives me the opportunity to use leeks because they are a favorite of mine and since potatoes (their favorite playmate) and I are not on such good terms these days, I don't cook with leeks so much anymore. I also love mushrooms and usually go for baby bellas with this recipe but went with plain white buttons on this day. Often times I will chop enough of … [Read more...]
Gardening on the Cheap
With so many people struggling economically these days there is a renewed interest in gardening. However, many people fear that starting a garden may stretch their budget to the breaking point. That doesn't necessarily have to be the case. It is possible to garden quite cheaply. Plan Ahead One of the best ways to keep the garden affordable is too plan ahead. Visit yard sales, auctions, and other places where you may find gardening tools and equipment for sale cheaply. You can also check … [Read more...]
Get Rid of Wheat Belly and Bagel Butt – Go Grain Free
I recently spent a few days at my parents' house a couple counties away. I always bring a few books with me and enjoy the unplugged time and this particular visit was no exception. Almost as soon as I walked in the door I plopped down on a recliner and pulled out a book I was excited to read, Wheat Belly by William Davis, MD. It was the second book I read in a week that dealt with the issue of eschewing grains from the diet (more on the other book later). For the new year I decided to make … [Read more...]
Keeping Cool in the Kitchen
Cooks know that as the temperatures outside increases, the desire to cook decreases. It has already hit me full force... I don't want to heat the kitchen by using my oven at all. And it isn’t due to lack of wanting to cook I just have the need to keep our home as cool as possible. We don't run our air conditioner willy nilly because we don't want to be energy hogs.. or spend extra money on energy bills. This is why baking is done mostly in the winter months and cool dishes are served during the … [Read more...]
Veggie Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 1 T Olive Oil 3 T Chopped Yellow Onion 2 Cloves Garlic, chopped 3/4 C Chopped Leek 1 C Diced Potato 10 Ounces Frozen Corn 1 T Seafood Seasoning 2 T fresh Parsley, minced 1 1/2 C water (can use veggie or chicken broth if you prefer) 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup milk (can use cream to make it more savory) 2 T Parsley, minced Directions: Saute onion, garlic, and leeks in olive oil until tender. Add water, potatoes, corn, seafood seasoning, and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce … [Read more...]
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