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Delectable Dime

meal planning on a budget

Fruitful

I have always been a person who has loved fruit! I love fruit in every way it comes. I enjoy eating fruit fresh off the tree, dried and sprinkled on oatmeal, mixed together…

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Hint of Mint

Fresh mint brings life to a dish like nothing else can. The herb is uniquely appreciated by all of the senses for its lovely fragrance, it’s daring taste, it’s pronounced texture…

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Be Gluten Free

Whether due to celiacs, a food allergy or trying to eliminate gluten from one’s diet for another reason, it is becoming more and more common to live life without gluten…

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Mmm Hummus

I have appreciated hummus since the day that I was introduced to it! Not only is it an incredibly delicious and savory treat, but it is also extremely healthy! Its full of protein…

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Celebrate July

Pack your picnic basket, grab your friends, and get ready for the fireworks–Independence day is just a few short days away! The Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite holidays…

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Superfoods

Summer has officially begun as of June 20th, and this means that we have entered a beautiful new season! I find that new seasons are a great time to establish fresh patterns…

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So Miso

Ramen is one of my favorite meals of all time, and when I say Ramen I mean the authentic, fresh, rich, warm and savory soup with an array of delightful toppings…

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On the Go

Meal planning can be so effective and helpful, but what happens when you don’t plan with your schedule in mind? What happens when you shop for a labor-intensive week…

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Cook Out

June is here and so is the promise of a school year ending, summer holiday beginning and celebrations and vacations for all!

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Turning the Page

I have recently fallen in love with the library…how could I not fall in love with a place that has an endless supply of available books at absolutely no cost.

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No Substitute

With all the trends and diets that fade in and out of the mainstream light, we see a lot of new recipes and some wonderfully healthful tips.

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A+ Eating

Whether you are in high school, college, or grad school, finals week can be a challenge. During finals the stakes are high, the calendar is full, the pressure is on…

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Tortillas Galore

Tuesday is one of my favorite nights of the week! Monday night I am preparing for the full week ahead and resting from the weekend, and Wednesday night…

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Fruit of the Sea

There is something comforting about the ocean. The waves, the smell, the salty air, and crisp cool mist that surrounds us as we stand on the beach–its magical!

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Dining By Design

When I first started shopping the sales for groceries, I noticed that I would buy things because they were a great deal, and not always because I knew that I would eat and enjoy them

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Totally Stuffed

I have found that one of the most frequently asked questions to a person on a plant-based diet is… “But how do you get enough protein?”

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The Whole Bowl

I remember a time in my life when the only thing I ate out of a bowl was cereal, soup or salad, so to me, a bowl didn’t seem like a meal as much… 

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Perfectly Pasta

Its April fools day, and that is no joke…while some people take the opportunity to creatively prank their friends, more often than not, April 1st is often a day…

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A Pinch of Thyme

Thyme is one of my very favorite spices of all time…I love the the smell of thyme cooking, I love the way it looks sprinkled on slow roasted roots and vegetables after they are cooked…

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Breakfast for Dinner

Breakfast is the best way to start the day! I love breakfast foods; especially crepes, potato scrambles and porridge…there is something so warm and inviting about the things we love to eat first thing in the morning.

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