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Leftovers: Good Idea or Bad?

Growing up I hate leftovers and would do everything I could to avoid them. Now, as a mom of three, I’ve made my peace with leftovers and try to use them in creative ways. (Here are some ideas for Unconventional Leftovers.) But, are leftovers really a good idea? Let us take a look. Leftovers Can Make your Sick (BAD) Since I hate wasting money, I’m reluctant to toss out food. Taken too far, this could make me sick, when leftovers are too old or haven’t been stored properly. Getting leftovers refrigerated or frozen immediately, labeling leftovers with a date, and … Continue reading →

Recession Proof Your Marriage: Dinner

The other day I proposed that marriages could actually benefit from recession. To start us off on the right-thinking foot, I proposed giving thanks for what we have right now. (Mainly, each other and any time we spend together, because that’s precious in and of itself.) Sometimes it just takes looking at all the good we enjoy to realize everything else isn’t as bad as it seems. However, I also hinted that I’d explore other ways a recession could benefit marriage. After giving the matter some thought, I’ve come up with some date night ideas. Ones that use the recession … Continue reading →

Chicken Cutlets in Sweet Basil Cream Sauce

I know this sounds like an incredibly complicated dish worthy of a gourmet kitchen but truth be told it’s not that complicated. I love fresh basil and for some reason I always have a hankering for it in the spring and summer. There’s something about the abundance of fresh produce that causes me to oogle over fresh herbs as well. Although fresh herbs are available year round at your grocery store. In any case, if you stick basil on it, I’ll eat it. So when I ran across this recipe in Cooking Pleasures, I started playing and voila–here is my … Continue reading →