the art of savvy

Last week was full of migraines and IBS flare-ups, so I didn’t do much but try to take care of myself!  This week is a little better – check out what’s on the menu: Monday:  Chicken & Black Bean Burritos Tuesday:  Nicoise Salad Wednesday:  Penne with Lemon-Thyme Sausages Thursday:  Chicken Stir-Fry Friday:  Seared Tilapia with [...]

I just stumbled on a great cooking/shopping tool from Real Simple that makes shopping in-season quick and easy.  Remember, there are slight variances based on your location, but this is a great starting point!  Shopping in-season means saving money, since in-season produce is in plentiful supply and usually on sale.  Also, it’s an intuitive way [...]

I found a great tool from Real Simple to check out for February: a month of 400-calorie dinners.  I’m flipping through their January meal plan and coming up with new ideas.  Also, check out February’s Rachael Ray for tips on adding a twist to everyday meals. Monday: Pork Stir-Fry Tuesday: Baked Ravioli Wednesday: White Bean [...]

The fiance and I are on a tight budget until further notice, so we’re stretching out resources as much as possible, and making use of our well-stocked pantry. In fact, my grocery list this week is teeny tiny: bread, cereal, milk, cheddar cheese, salad greens, and stir-fry veggie mix – approximately $25 of stuff from [...]

I have quite a few repeats this week since we ended up having quite a few leftovers from early in the week, then dinner out for the fiance’s birthday…which unfortunately gave us food poisoning, which meant quick comfort foods over the weekend. Here’s what’s cooking this week: Monday: Vegetable & Italian Sausage Linguine Tuesday: Baked [...]

Following my own meal planning advice, I have resolved in 2010 to plan my family’s meals each week, with the goal of making the most of my time, money, and calories. Wish me luck! Here’s this week’s selection: Monday: Beef Stew Tuesday: Turkey Kielbasa with Black Beans & Rice Wednesday: Roasted Pork Loin with Roasted [...]

In all honesty, this is not an area I have yet mastered. I

A well stocked pantry not only allows you to cook up a great meal anytime, but it

Learning how to effectively feed oneself is a sign of true adulthood. Sadly, very few people (regardless of age) know how to do this properly. It