Delectable Dime
meal planning on a budget
meal planning on a budget
As we approach a new school year it’s time to start thinking about packing lunches again. Packing a meal for the children that we love and care for takes time and thought…
I recently became the proud new owner of a Vitamix, and I can say without exaggerating that it has been a life changer! One of the biggest differences it has made…
I grew up participating in the beautiful festivities of the Hawaiian Luau. Whether I was visiting the Island of Oahu with my family and attending a luau or whether we were having one of own…
After the spiralizer hit the shelves, it didn’t take long for people to go out and buy one of their very own! For some people, it was a delicious no-noodle zucchini pesto…
Easter is such a fun holiday, for me it is full of new life, color and family. In years past Easter eating would have centered around dairy and meat…
I have recently renewed my great a appreciation for the slow cooker. Not only is a crockpot easy to use, but with a crockpot you can throw everything together and let it cook on its own…
There’s nothing like a casserole to warm the heart and home. Casseroles are easy to take to a potluck, plenty to share when friends come over to eat…
Most of us begin the New Year with resolve to be well. We may have a goal to implement more exercising, eat healthfully, or achieve various career goals…
The new year snuck up on me, but not in a stressful way. I breathe it in slowly like an unexpected breeze and inhale it deeply with intention like so much steam rising from a tea cup…
I love the holiday season! I love the weather, I love the spirit, I love the decorations, I love the time off work, I love the food and I LOVE the generosity it inspires…
One of my favorite things about the holiday season is that friends and family make it a point to gather together and celebrate at the table…
Thanksgiving is a time of joy and gratitude where we can gather together and enjoy food and festivities with our family and friends…
Sage is as adorable as it is delectable, and as savory as it is sweet. It is an aesthetically pleasing herb with velvety soft leaves and a soft grey-green color…
It’s finally fall! Fall is the perfect time of year and has had a special place in the human heart long before the pumpkin spice latte ever had its big debut. This season means colors, smells…
I love making a fancy dinner and engaging in every part of the preparation. There are other times; however, that I prefer to direct my time and energy to other aspects of my life and spend less…
Due to high temperatures, busy days, and heat waves this last summer, I haven’t felt the need to use my oven in quite a while. Most of my meals over the summer consisted of fast…
Whether you are a teacher, a student or a parent packing your child’s lunch, the getting back to the school routine can be a transition. After a long and fun summer it feels…
I recently moved into a new home! What has made it feel all the more like home is the addition of a few small potted plants that have found their way into my kitchen. As time goes on…