I use my crockpot a lot during the summer. It still heats up the kitchen, but not as much as cooking on the stove or turning on the oven. And since lately I've had better energy in the morning and feel super tired in the afternoon/evening, crockpot meals are my best friend. Much like a whole chicken can be more cost effective than buying chicken breast, different cuts of beef can be more economical too. Earlier this week at the grocery store, a pound of stew beef was around $6. A … [Read more...]
Recipe: Sour Cream Beef Casserole
It's strange the foods we crave during pregnancy. When I was pregnant with Jonah, all I wanted to eat were bagels with cream cheese. (I also at one point wanted spaghetti-os with mozzarella cheese, something I hadn't had in years.) With Matthew, it was pizza. Both of those probably had something to do with the fact that I worked at a hotel, where there were bagels for breakfast and people were constantly ordering pizza. Those cravings made sense. With Hannah, I couldn't get enough of … [Read more...]
Planning, Executing, and Finding Motivation
I don't know what it is about July, but it always feels like a fresh start to me. Maybe it's the return of all the school supplies in the stores. Maybe it's that the novelty of summer has worn off a bit and I'm ready to dive into something new. Maybe it's just the realization that I have things that I need to start working on before life gets busy again. Whatever it is, July is always a good month for me to start planning. photo credit Planning comes really naturally to me. I like … [Read more...]
Recipe: The Best Beef Enchiladas
Growing up, enchilada night was always one of my favorites. I loved the warm tortillas full of tasty filling, the plethora of toppings, and I even loved the leftovers. For real. This recipe actually tastes even better the next day. In the past, I've tried different variations on this recipe to try to make it cheaper or healthier. But they've never quite measured up, and I always wish I had just made these instead. Because these truly are the best beef enchiladas you've ever … [Read more...]
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