What does a zip seal bag have to do with saving time? you may ask. Sure, they hold things in a fairly secure manner, and they are pretty inexpensive (especially in towns that still have Dollar stores).
Tag Archives: kid-friendly
Frugal Friday – MYO Ketchup
Why would you want to make something that you can just as easily buy in the store? First of all, being frugal, it is less expensive.
Second, you control the ingredients. Continue reading
Time Saver Tuesday Tip – MYO Instant Meals
You’ve probably figured out by now that I am trying to get you away from packaged, processed foods to real food. I’m giving you ideas and you probably have learned different tricks from other places, but every now and then a day gets shot and you need to do something fast, before you give in and drive through or call for pizza or Chinese food delivery.
James Jr.’s Ebook and Real Food – Two New Pages
My son, James, inadvertently stumbled into a project. Continue reading
Time Saver Tuesday Tip – From Asia with Love
Okay, that was a bad adaptation of a movie title, but for today it is the way to get food on the table in a quick and tasty manner.
Easy Portion Control
Any one that has tried to lose any weight or do any kind of food ‘regimen’ knows that most diets/food plans call for some sort of restriction, whether it is weighing food and measuring, points, or prepackaged, premeasured food. Generally that is a nuisance, especially if you eat out, and prepacked food is expensive and generally not the best nutrition.
Now we know we have to do something differently, but it has to be easy, fool-proof, and translate into real life, AND work for anyone in the family.
Time Saver Tuesday Tip – MYO Cookie Dough
Who doesn’t love some kind of cookie? Making your own eliminates the questionable ingredients and additives in the store bought kind. All you need is your favorite drop or rolled cookie recipe (things like chocolate chips, oatmeal, sugar, etc.). Continue reading
Help Me to Help You
I have a lot to say, but it would help me to know what you want to hear or learn more about.
I made a survey for you here: Healthy Eating Q&A. Please take a minute and fill it out.
If you have a question or concern not in covered by the survey, feel free to leave it in the comments or send me an email.
Take Care 
Davette
Caramel Apple Muffins
This recipe was the result of an experiment; what would happen if I added that last dribble of Caramel syrup that wasn’t enough to cover another dish of ice cream? They came out well. Try to find caramel or butterscotch that doesn’t have High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) in it (and post the brand and where you find if so, please) or use home made.