Contrary to popular belief, corned beef and cabbage is not a traditional Irish meal. However, it’s a traditional Irish-American meal. Since my last name is Flannigan, I like cooking the dish for St. Patrick’s Day. This year, I’m giving it a sweet twist by adding apple juice and brown sugar. It’s gluten-free and delicious. Ingredients:…
Month: March 2017
Skin & Body Must Haves
I have a list of products that I always keep on hand. Normally, I purchase them online but now I can find them locally at discount places. Marshall’s has really stepped up its natural skin care inventory. I always keep pure tea tree oil on hand. It’s a great antifungal and antibacterial oil which can be…
Homemade Chicken Bone Broth
Most of my recipes include chicken or vegetable broth. I prefer to use broth over water because it adds instant flavor. Most broth sells for $2.00 a container so the cost adds up. I’ve been looking for ways to save money, and one solution is to use Edward & Sons veggie cubes. They’ve helped but…
Lentil & Kale Soup
Here’s another crockpot recipe that’s delicious and easy to make. This is one of my Purge Week recipes, so use whatever you have in your refrigerator. Just add lentils and kale greens. Ingredients: 1 summer squash 1 zucchini 2 carrots (peeled and cubed) 1 red bell pepper 1 cup of red lentils 3/4 cup of green lentils 1…
Purge Week-Getting Back on Budget (March)
I’ve been knocked off my game. I started out the year determined to establish a solid and effective budget. Cutting the fat and making wise choices. I made some sacrifices and reeled in my miscellaneous spending. I even found a way to curb my grocery bill by shopping at ALDI’s and catching sales at traditional…
Two-Week Grocery Haul-Gluten Free
(Sorry, I’m posting this late. I actually did this haul two weeks ago and this week I’m doing something called Purge Week which I’ll post today as well.) I follow the Mediterranean food pyramid which is a plant-based diet that includes fish, poultry, and meat in moderation. I also try to eat gluten-free products as…
Plantains, Chayote & Okra Soup
I got this recipe from one of my favorite YouTubers, Chef Mama Rosa. Here’s a link to her recipe for Chayote & Okra Soup. A shout out to my friend, Cece for introducing me to her. This soup is packed full of nutrients and it’s tasty. It’s a new combination for me but chayote and okra are very good for you,…
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