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20 Pinto Bean Recipes You Have To Try

by Millie Copper | Mar 29, 2021 | Cooking, Meals, Recipes, Stretchy Beans

Loaded with nutrients, pinto beans are the most popular dried bean in the US. And why wouldn’t they be? Simple to prepare with an earthy, almost nutty flavor, they are part of many delicious dishes. You can’t go wrong with adding these pinto bean recipes...

5 Ways to Cut Down on Food Waste

by Millie Copper | Oct 9, 2012 | Cooking

Did you throw $6.23 in the garbage can today? Food waste can be a huge expense for your family! 5 Ways to Cut Down on Food Waste According to the Natural Resources Defense Council’s food and agriculture program, the average American family of four throws...

20 Egg Dishes Your Whole Family Will Love

by Millie Copper | Apr 21, 2021 | Cooking, Recipes

It’s egg season! After taking the winter off, my chickens are now working overtime on egg production. For us, this means egg dishes for almost every meal! While we do love the standard fried eggs for breakfast, creativity keeps eggs from becoming mundane. ...

Delicious & Healthy Easter Food Ideas

by Millie Copper | Mar 26, 2021 | Cooking, Meal Plans, Recipes

Christians worldwide celebrate Easter with special church services – often at sunrise – celebratory music, beautiful spring flowers, and ringing of the bells. Many Christians view Easter as the greatest celebration on the Church calendar. It’s a day...

Healthy St. Patrick’s Day Food Ideas

by Millie Copper | Feb 16, 2021 | Cooking

It’s almost that time! Where rivers are dyed green, shamrocks abound, and people wear head-to-toe green. I’ll admit, I’ve never really been one to dive into the celebration (maybe because I’m not Irish), but my husband, who does have Irish...

30 Healthy Soup Recipes – Made with Real Food Ingredients

by Millie Copper | Feb 16, 2021 | Cooking

With snow falling and our Wyoming temperatures dipping below zero, a hearty bowl of soup helps chase the chill away. We enjoy economical and healthy soup recipes year-round, but the steaming goodness especially hits the spot on these frigid days. While popping open a...