Category Archives: Cooking Tips

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Parmesan Cheese Bowls

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Krista

Here’s a fancy trick I learned recently, for dressing up a salad. Can’t wait to surprise everyone at Thanksgiving (everyone who doesn’t read about it here first, anyway!). These bowls can be made early in the day, and filled at … Continue reading →

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Flax: The Wonder Seed

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Krista

Have you heard the word about flaxseed? This tiny seed has been making big waves in nutritional and medical circles, due to its ability to speed up the ol’ GI system, as well as potentially help prevent some common cancers … Continue reading →

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Approximate Measures

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Krista

Sometimes you’re just in too much of a hurry to dig your measuring cups out from the bottom of the pile of dirty dishes in your sink, and wash and dry them before measuring. Here are a couple of quick … Continue reading →

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Vege-tize your kids

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Krista

Are your kids picky eaters? Young children are notoriously finicky when it comes to eating stuff that’s good for them, but parents and caretakers are still in a position to influence the eating habits of the next generation. I read … Continue reading →

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Food Sale Shopping

Posted on May 19, 2008 by Krista

For the third week in a row, I went shopping yesterday with a plan and a goal. The plan was a list almost entirely made up of sale items, involving four stores. The goal was to spend less than $100. … Continue reading →

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Meal Plans

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Krista

From the previous list and what I already have in stock, I have come up with food not just for next week but through the end of the month! I am excited to think that next week I only need … Continue reading →

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Shopping List

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Krista

Weekly sales fliers came out yesterday. I went ahead and made my list, in case anyone wants to take advantage of my time already spent. I am going to publish my shopping list and meal plans for this/next week. If … Continue reading →

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