The very basis for saving money on groceries is to stock up when on sale. Now, strawberries are ripe, ready and cheap! Stock up on the great sales of fresh strawberries. Wash, remove stems and freeze whole for refreshing after school smoothies in the blender… Read More

Gotta sing it to say it, “Dixie’s Sweeeet Southern BBQ” Miss my mom. But some of our favorite recipes, we still have. Tastes like home. Good memories. A little BBQ in the winter, sort of warms things up, and makes it seem like summer, at… Read More

A few years back, we decided it was just so much nicer to stay home for Valentine’s. Saves money, less hectic, and just relaxing. Maybe it’s old age! LOL All day yesterday, my internet was down. And I was so frustrated, because I wanted to… Read More

May is National BBQ Month! I just read in a recent poll by the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA), 6 out of 10 Americans say they can’t wait to fire up the grill! If you’re grilling burgers, be sure to have all the trimmings.… Read More

There are so many ways to make small changes that can really boost your family’s nutrition. I’m with you if you cringed at that thought. Years ago, when all the coupons started coming out with healthy alternatives, my family acted like I was pulling their teeth to get… Read More

You’ll find great deals for your 4th of July menu, but… Be sure to stock up on huge holidays sales on: Condiments – mustard, mayo, ketchup, BBQ sauce, salad dressing, with a shelf life of up to a year or more. Sodas and beverages –… Read More

Perfect BBQ corn starts with knowing how to select the best ears. See yesterday’s post on “How to Make the Best BBQ Corn! First Stop, the Market”. I started BBQing corn long ago, and have been through years of metamorphosis. The old days of pulling back the… Read More

When farmers grow corn, they usually start planting as early as March, depending on where they plant, what type of hybrid they’re growing, and when they want their corn to go to market. They’ve been getting ready for corn season, and so are we! We… Read More

In looking for recipes for ceviches, look no further. This Tangy Tuna Ceviche is the perfect, light and easy summer dish that everyone will devour! The key is lime and cilantro… and canned tuna! What is cilantro? Cilantro coriander is a very aromatic herb with soft… Read More

Yeah, it’s rough. Our whole family has had a an intolerance to wheat, now known as the gluten element. What is gluten free? Wikipedia explains it in a nutshell: Gluten (from Latin gluten, “glue”) is a protein composite found in foods processed from wheat and related… Read More