Spicy Pinto Beans with Smoked Turkey – Crockpot Recipe
This time of year is always schizophrenic in Tennessee. It’s not spring yet but we’re starting to see blooms on the trees already. One day it’s 70 degrees, the next day it’s 40 degrees. One day there’s snow flurries, the next day it’s warm enough to go without jacket. Believe me, I’m not complaining. I would much rather have it this way ...
Is Your Pantry Ready for the Next Big Storm?
It seems like you can’t turn on the TV these days without seeing some type of storm coverage. I always feel bad for people that have gotten hit by 2 feet of snow or a tornado and weren’t prepared for it. We don’t get much snow around here but we do get tornados and high winds. Occassionally our power gets ...
Rosemary Cashews – Addictively Good
Part of our attempt to eat better is upgrading our snack collection. You know – getting rid of some of the processed crappy snacks in exchange for healthier more filling options. I’ve always loved cashews, almonds, and pistachios but I’ve sortof avoided them because of the fat. Lately however, I’ve been craving cashews so ...
Asian Chicken Legs
Back in my college days, chicken wings were a dietary staple for my friends and I. You could buy a big family pack of wings for a few bucks and eat well for days. Of course that was before wings became trendy and every restaurant in the country started selling them. It was also before ...
Lentil and Sausage Stew with Greens
I haven’t wanted to mention this but I’ve been trying to change the way we eat. Nothing drastic – just a few small changes to incorporate more healthy foods into our dinners. After 7 years of marriage, I’ve learned not to make a big deal out of things like this. When I decided to stop ...
Post Clean Out Pantry ReDo
Once you’ve pulled everything out of your pantry, it’s time to reorganize what’s left. Give your shelves a good wipe down and start adding things back. 1. I like to keep like items together. All of the cans of chicken stock are lined up together. All cans of black beans are together - you get the picture. Using a good pantry ...
8 Things You Can Do to Start 2013 off Right
Do you remember when you were a kid and your parent’s took you shopping for school supplies for the new school year? I couldn’t wait to go buy new notebooks, crayons, and pencils. I could have used my crayons and notebooks from the previous year but I didn’t. Do you know why? I wanted to start my new school year with a clean ...
