Monthly Archives: May 2008

Easy Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

This recipe is decadently good, yet so simple I was able to make it on impulse, with no special trip to the grocery store. It is not a “diet” recipe by any stretch, but I can justify it on a … Continue reading

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HEB Heads up for this week!

OK, this one is for my local friends. I may make a Kroger one too, sometime, but I happen to know that one special friend most in need of shopping inspiration only shops at this store. So this list is … Continue reading

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100 Ways to Go Green: My Story

Let me start by sharing that for me, going green is about fulfilling the original mandate entrusted to all of mankind: Rule over the earth, and take care of it. Essentially, we were given the role of stewards of this … Continue reading

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When to Choose Organic

While many people have been buying and consuming organic foods for ten to twenty years, organic produce and organic dairy products have only recently entered the mainstream marketplace, thus becoming available to a wider section of the population. As more … Continue reading

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The Many Faces of Smart Shopping

In light of my recent recommendations to spend smart, I am trying to put my own words into action. I have a responsibility to be a good manager of my household budget, and to provide a nourishing menu for my … Continue reading

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Cajun Exposure

Sunday I was initiated into another southern tradition, as we attended a crawfish boil. Had never heard of such a thing, but I was open to learn. Let me insert parenthetically here that I grew up in the heartland, hundreds … Continue reading

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Wow Factor Mac and Cheese Lasagna

When I first tried this, I thought I had died and gone to heaven. It could easily serve as a main dish, but also makes a great choice for a potluck. 2 Tbsp butter 3 cups elbow macaroni 2 12 … Continue reading

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