A weekly menu plan with St. Patrick's Day in mind plus tips on how all the meals work together to create a functional meal plan that won't take up all your time or all your money. The weekend devoured me in a chlorinated steam cloud, the kind that hits you in the chest with … [Read more...] about Weekly Menu St. Patrick’s Day Style
A Menu for Eating Well and Spending Less
This week's menu plan, a round-up of interesting links from last week including the Eat Well, Spend Less questions, and a bit of bickering. Really, there's no bickering. I don't think. I like to read. Have we talked about this little piece of information? I feel like we … [Read more...] about A Menu for Eating Well and Spending Less
Poblano Black Bean Chili with Cilantro Avocado Cream
Mildly piquant Poblano peppers add kick to this full-bodied black bean beef chili recipe with a cooling cilantro and avocado cream on top. We woke up in Narnia. Snow had cascaded down from a dark midnight sky and left a soft white blanket that covered the ground and coated … [Read more...] about Poblano Black Bean Chili with Cilantro Avocado Cream
Black Bean Chili with Avocado Cilantro Cream
Meat seasoning: 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon honey For the chili: 1 pound beef, 1/2" chunks (roast or stew … [Read more...] about Black Bean Chili with Avocado Cilantro Cream
Introducing New Foods to Your Kids: Eat Well, Spend Less
This month in the Eat Well, Spend Less series I look at how the group introduces new foods to their children, whether they eat the same food, and whether they think any of that is important at all. Lights glare from the bubbles above the dining room table, sending yellowish … [Read more...] about Introducing New Foods to Your Kids: Eat Well, Spend Less
