This week we thought we'd change things up a little bit. We are still on the 2012 Whole Living Action Plan and this week we get to add beans and lentils to our diet. As such, we were able make a couple of hearty soups to help sate those hunger pangs from last week. We spent … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Cabbage, Carrots, Potatoes, and Chickpeas
This week's Meatless Monday recipe was taken from Farmer Dave's, a CSA based out of Massachusetts. The recipe, African Cabbage, Carrot, Potato, and Chickpea Stew, was the first meal of 2012 for us. As a southerner, it is imperative that I eat my greens and black-eyed peas on … [Read more...]
January 2012 Monthly Meal Plan
Our Monthly Meal Plan has kind of become a staple of our budgeting process. Rather than planning for meals from week to week, we put in a little extra time and effort and knock it out right away. It takes a little discipline, but sticking to the plan can keep costs down and … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Slow Cooker Lentils
Beth and I are gearing up for our vegan diet challenge as we approach the new year. We like this recipe because it has so many options. If you want to go meatless but someone in your family just can't bring themselves to drop meat, just serve it as a side to roasted chicken or … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Slow Cooker Vegetarian Garden Chili
It's getting on wintertime and, here in Virginia, it's starting to get cold. As such, soup and chili are going to start being staples around our house. What better way to cook these comforting meals than using that slow cooking crockpot? Hook it up in the morning and you're … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Lubia (Stewed Green Beans)
Alright, this is a day late here, but I can hardly be held accountable. Beth took the camera to work with her yesterday and she had to work late! So I didn't get a picture until it was too late to really post. Dealing with a new dish, three kids, and no camera, I'm happy to … [Read more...]
Mamavation Monday: Good Eating Plan Update
It is Mamavation Monday time again!Last week, I got in no bike rides but I did a heck of a lot of walking in Philly for whatever that is worth. I noticed I am wearing the bottoms off on my Exer-Walk shoes! Last week, I decided to try to watch what I ate this past week. I … [Read more...]
Mamavation Monday: Waking Up Early is Hard To Do!ly
It is Mamavation Monday time again! Last week, I got in a few bike rides. I had more planned but homework came into play again. I also said that my husband and I agreed to do morning work outs. We learned that waking up early is hard to do! We both used to be … [Read more...]