Healthy Living on a Budget
September is Hunger Action Month. What is that, you might ask? Well, it’s a month where people stand together with Feeding America to fight hunger (feedingamerica.com 2019). Today, I’m joining with many of my fellow food bloggers to help bring awareness about the hunger crisis …
Don’t you just love 30 minute meals? I know I do! Especially this week, before heading out on vacation, I’ve got to put in 10 hour days at work. It’s going to be nuts! So my meals need to be quick and easy. And my …
Shepherd’s pie was and is a Finnegan family classic. I grew up eating it, though probably in a slightly different way than most people. My mom would make the beef or veal filling and then the mashed potatoes seperately. It wasn’t baked, instead we’d pour …
It’s finally snowing here in Colorado. And all the soups, stews, and anything stuffed are calling my name! I’ve made three different soups and a beef stew this week. Now comes the Swedish stuffed cabbages! This recipe is an all-time favorite of my dad. So, …
I’ll be honest with you. I’ve really been struggling with motivation lately. For months, I was dedicated to going to the gym at least 5 days a week. I was eating clean, about 80/20 Paleo and I hadn’t touched any form of processed food or …
I’ve discovered a new product. They’re called chickpea crumbs and they’re created by Watusee Foods. I love them. No, like really. They’re 100% organic, naturally gluten free, and the ONLY ingredient is chickpeas. They made my meatballs SO much better than when I tried using almond …
I’ve had a terrible time trying to make a decent Paleo meatloaf! Does anyone make Paleo breadcrumbs? I’ve yet to see them. I guess I could make a grain free bread and then turn that into breadcrumbs but that seems like so much work! If …
I’ve been traveling this week and haven’t had the time to create a new recipe lately so sorry about being absent! I’m back and more inspired than ever to create budget friendly Paleo recipes for you all! Today, if you follow me on Instagram, I …
Everyone and their mother has a recipe for chili, I know. Pinterest is saturated with them. Beef chuck chili, white chicken chili, with beans, no beans. So take this recipe with a grain of salt. It’s just the way I like chili. Full of veggies, …
I love cooking with alcohol. The smells it gives off are just fantastic! I’m allergic to alcohol so I can’t drink it straight up. Sad day. Oh well, I’ll just smell it as it’s cooking instead. This dish is so fragrant, filling my home with …