As the days get shorter and temperatures start to drop our food cravings change. In cooler seasons, like fall and winter, our bodies start to crave dense warm foods to keep us warm. This means you will want to eat lots of warm soups, stews, and casseroles. The same happens during spring and summer but we crave lighter and more hydrating foods to keep us cool instead. Continue reading →

In the world we live today, cooking from scratch isn’t as common as it used to be. Convenience foods fill the shelves at grocery stores and there are fast food chains on every corner of the street.

Cooking from scratch simply means to cook a meal without using a prepared mixture of ingredients. It might sound overwhelming at first but it provides quite a few benefits. Here are just a few top reasons to start cooking from scratch and ditch those premade foods:

More Affordable

Buying premade food and eating at a fast food joint or a nice restaurant all add up to quite a lot of money. Shopping the produce and meat aisles in the stores and buying from farmers markets will save you money over time. If you typically buy food during lunch at work, start by bringing leftovers from the night before and you will quickly notice just how much money you could have been saving this whole time. Continue reading →

Fall is all about using as much fresh produce as you can for your meals. Whether you are a meat eater or vegetarian, there is plenty of room on your plate for produce. The following fruits and vegetables are in-season and readily available during the fall, offering you the opportunity to make seasonal dishes while also saving money by getting produce that is currently in season.

Tasty Fruit

The first category of fresh produce to try in the fall is your fruit. There are a lot of fruits that are in season during the fall, not just the ones listed. Though these ones do tend to be favorites among people who enjoy seasonal dishes. Here are some fruits to try adding to your meals and snacks during the fall: Continue reading →

Eating healthy is often on everyone’s mind, but convenience often wins out. If you want to use superfoods for healthier snacks, making them ahead of time can really encourage you to use them more often.

The following snacks are easy to make and allow you to grab-and-go whenever you need to.

Cinnamon Apple Chips

If you are looking for chips to enjoy in the fall, but don’t want to fry up potatoes, why not use apples? Apples are a wonderful superfood fruit to enjoy in the fall, are inexpensive, and filled with nutrients and antioxidants. Plus, they are low in fat and calories. Continue reading →