Jessica

Enjoy a Rainbow of Flavor

May 10, 2012
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While nutritionists and health nuts may differ on the perfect fat or sweetener, no one will question the importance of fruit and vegetables in our regular diet. One recommendation is to be sure to include all the colors of the rainbow into your shopping cart — and your meal planning. And we don’t mean Blue [...]

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5 Sources for Produce When You Don’t Grow Your Own

May 4, 2012

The following post is from Jessica of GoodCheapEats and LifeasMOM: I was born into a family of subsistence farmers. My dad, my grandparents, my great-grandparents and all those before them were born and raised on farms. My dad was the first to leave the rural life for college and never returned. While I’ve lived my [...]

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9 Great Ways to Enjoy Spring Produce

April 10, 2012
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The tastes of Spring are upon us! As the days warm up and the season’s produce starts to bloom, there are some delicious ways to take advantage of the first lovely bites of the growing season. Spring produce include Artichokes, Asparagus, Avocados, Carrots, Chives, Fava Beans, Mangoes, Peas, Potatoes, Rhubarb, and Spinach. Enjoy the good [...]

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Tasty Ways to Celebrate St Patrick’s Day

March 8, 2012
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While I love to host theme dinners and celebrate fun little “holidays” with my family, when an occasion has historical background, I prefer to go authentic. For instance, I lean more toward a Buche de Noel on Christmas and a leg of lamb on Easter. I like the feel (and taste) of age-old tradition passed [...]

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4 Tasty Ways with Leftovers

February 6, 2012
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The following post is from Jessica of GoodCheapEats and LifeasMOM: Coming off the heels of a month-long pantry challenge, I am reminded of the cost benefits of making the most of what you already have. Throughout the month of January, I shopped my kitchen before going elsewhere. As a result, I was able to shave [...]

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What is a Pantry Challenge and How Can It Save You Money?

January 11, 2012

The following post is from Jessica of GoodCheapEats and LifeasMOM: Food is my life. I think about it whenever I’m not eating it or preparing it. My kids do, too. Their parting words at night? What’s for breakfast? Obviously, food is an integral part of our family’s culture. Many of my early jobs, motherhood notwithstanding, [...]

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Freezer Cooking for the Holidays

December 15, 2011

The following post is from Jessica of GoodCheapEats and LifeasMOM: I’m not sure where I would be without my freezer. It’s a kitchen tool that I regularly use to help me get a little ahead of the game. Not only do I use it to stash a surplus of sale meats and excess veggies from [...]

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7 Days of Delicious Fall Food (A Seasonal Meal Plan)

November 17, 2011
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The following post is from Jessica of GoodCheapEats and LifeasMOM: We love to eat around here. Seriously and truly. Food is a big deal to the FishFam. We make memories around cooking and eating yummy messes together. And we love to embrace special foods each season. In winter it’s holiday feasts and special Christmas desserts. [...]

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