Tag Archives: meal planning
Planning Restaurant-Style Meals for Busy Nights
Cooking dinner has always been a great way for me to wind down the day. But my kids are getting older and busier, I’m starting to feel the squeeze at dinner time, and I don’t much like it. After picking … Continue reading
Don’t Chicken Out
Friends will say, “Oh, but it’s so easy!” And still I will chicken out. I’ve always been wimpy when it comes to preparing meat. This phobia includes poultry, and does not exclude even the easiest roast chicken. I usually end … Continue reading
(Always Working Toward) Greener Grocery Shopping
When I plan meals and shop for my family, my goal is simple: I want the best quality and variety of food based on mostly fresh ingredients, organic whenever possible. I used to sit down once a week with a stack … Continue reading
Caught in the Act: Cheating with a Slow Cooker
My crock pot began as a joke, but has turned out to be anything but. Over Thanksgiving seven years ago, my husband suggested we get a crock pot. I have no idea where this came from since this is the … Continue reading
From the Editor
Swine Dining
Cooking from the Carpool Lane