5 Ingredient Almond & Sea Salt Dark Chocolates – $.18 per serving
I’m notorious for eating a whole sleeve of Oreos in one sitting. I avoid this bad habit by keeping the chocolate cookie sandwiches out of the house. But sometimes that hankering for a sweet treat comes...
View ArticleOvernight Oats (For People Who Hate Early Mornings) – $.74 per serving
I am not a morning person. If I had it my way, I’d never have to get out of bed before 9am… on early days. But alas, this is an unrealistic dream and each day I wake up much, much earlier than I’d...
View ArticleOven Baked Tortilla Chips in 12 Minutes – $.07 per serving
I don’t know about chez toi, but chez moi, chips have no chance of lasting more than one day. Now, I actually don’t have much of a problem with plain old tortilla or potato chips, since they are made...
View ArticleSmoked Paprika & Garlic Hummus – $.15 per serving
Hummus is one of those really versatile things. You can use it as a dip with veggies, spread it on a sandwich as a condiment, or use it as a way to flavor chicken as it bakes. The thing that I don’t...
View ArticleFavorite Food Friday: Frontera Blue Corn Tortilla Chips
I have found guac and salsa’s new best friend: Frontera Blue Corn Tortilla Chips. These chips are a tier above the rest. The use of indigo blue corn gives them a bolder flavor and when you bite into...
View ArticleFavorite Food Friday: Trader Joe’s Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is such a versatile thing. It can be used for beauty, around the house, for eating, on pets, and there are probably a zillion uses for it that I don’t even know about! Because of its...
View ArticleSweet Basil Corn on the Cob in the Microwave – $.36 per serving
Last week the temperatures here were in the 60s. This week we are hot and humid in the 90s. Just like Chicago wants to keep holding on to the end of summer, so do I! That’s why this week I picked up...
View ArticleDIY Spicy Taco Seasoning – $.18 per serving
Tacos are a staple in our house! They are quick, easy, inexpensive, and delicious. But have you every looked at the ingredients listed on a packet of store-bought taco seasoning? No bueno. Here’s an...
View ArticleFavorite Food Friday: Triscuit Crackers
Eating healthy takes work. The majority of the meals I make are made from scratch using fresh ingredients. On Sundays, I put aside a couple of hours to do my grocery shopping and meal prepping for the...
View ArticleFavorite Food Friday: Wholly Guacamole Minis
Any guacamole fans out there? I personally can’t get enough of the stuff! It’s made almost entirely from avocados which are jam packed with nutrients like vitamin B, potassium, and fiber. But there can...
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