When a new trend goes viral on TikTok just before Valentine's Day, you make these Raspberry Chocolate "Tortilla Wraps!" About a week ago, a new "tortilla wrap" - which is a not-so-fancy way to say folded quesadilla - went crazy on TikTok and, just like that, it's the latest food craze online. It's pretty simple....and after you see how it works, you'll wonder why you've … [Read more...]

Trying to come up with something special for Valentine's Day?! Show your love by creating a pretty food board and pulling out some new games for a fun family night!  Staying home on Valentine's Day is what all the cool kids are doing. And by cool kids, I mean me and my family :) I'm spending what I WOULD be spending on a night out for two, on a charcuterie board and … [Read more...]

Learn how to cook dried beans in the Instant Pot! Save time and money by cooking dried beans in an electric pressure cooker! Cooking dried beans has been happening in my kitchen since before my boys were born. Beans are a fabulous way to stretch your grocery dollars, either by making a beans-based meal or by mixing them in with meat to stretch your meal. LEARN: How to … [Read more...]

One place you can look to get the best meat prices in 2022 - where you can save $$ on meat, despite the rapid meat price inflation?!  I stopped to grab a few snacks and lunchbox items for my boys at Costco, before they go back to school after the holidays. I decided to take a quick look at the meat prices, and tbh, I was very surprised.  I was fully … [Read more...]

With rising grocery prices and more inflation looming, here are tried and true, budget friendly recipes that we call "inflation proof!"  We are all feeling the pinch at the grocery store right now.  Personally, I've started buying less beef, adding in more "rice and beans" kinds of meals, and focusing more on homemade snacks and treats (vs. the more expensive … [Read more...]