How to Cook Pinto Beans and My Favorite Meals
Wondering how to cook pinto beans? In this article, I share how to cook pinto beans the easy way, plus several of my family-favorite main dish and side dish pinto bean recipes. This article was originally published in May 2011. Pinto Beans are prominently featured in...
Black Beans: How to Cook Black Beans and My Favorite Meals
You may know that I have a slight obsession with beans. Beans are a wonderfully frugal whole food, they have an excellent nutritional profile, and they’re extremely versatile. There are hundreds of varieties of beans/legumes available, which really helps keep...
Easy No-Cook Meals & Food Storage Items
In Wyoming, we’re on the cusp between fall and winter, having had a few light snows and wintry storms. Living rurally, in an area known for strong winds and cold weather, we take our preparation for the season seriously. It’s highly likely we’ll have...
The Pantry Principle: Making it Work For You
The Pantry Principle is a phrase I first discovered in The Complete Tightwad Gazette by Amy Dacyczyn. According to Amy, the basic principle is to stockpile your pantry with food purchased at the lowest possible price. Every time you shop, your only purpose is to...
Let’s Celebrate! February is National Canned Food Month
It seems there is a celebration for just about everything! While many people may think of February is only for Presidents, hearts, and chocolate, we can also recognize it as a time to add to our pantry. Canned foods are convenient, quick, portable, and have an...
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