Making sure we eat enough vegetables can sometimes be a challenge. We can meet the challenge by getting creative with vegetable consumption. Broccoli will be in-season during April and May in North Carolina so be sure to check your local Farmers’ Market to shop locally. Broccoli is low cost and if purchased fresh can easily[…] Read More
There’s nothing like fresh produce. Often time we over buy and underuse on fresh food. Here are some ideas on how to utilize that extra produce before it goes bad. Freeze. Before you toss out your fresh produce, grab some freezer bags and store them in the freezer. Freeze your produce when it’s at peak[…] Read More
Love is in the air…and so is the smell of a budget friendly recipe! Valentine’s Day is here! Instead of spending money on taking your loved ones out for dinner, why not have an intimate budget friendly homemade dinner? Spend time with your loved ones, save money and prepare a simple one pan meal with[…] Read More
Grab some pita chips, it’s time for dip! If you’re looking for a mid-day snack to munch on, give Green Basilla Dip a try. We call this “Basilla” since that is the Arabic name for peas. The recipe is inspired by true hummus (Arabic for chickpeas); this recipe uses green peas and results in a[…] Read More
