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Forget the Fiscal Cliff; It is the Dairy Cliff that Will Get Me

We are all are more than a bit concerned about the approaching fiscal cliff, but what about the dairy cliff? That is the one that I think is going to get us. We go through about three gallons of milk each week, along with about 20 cups of yogurt and a pound of butter (sometimes more). I haven’t even mentioned cheese, yet. It has its own overflowing bin in the refrigerator. No, I’m not raising sumo wrestlers, just kids who are active and happen to take their own lunch and snacks to school each day. Lest you think that we … Continue reading →

Dairy Free is Easy with Almond Milk

Making the switch to a dairy free lifestyle does not have to be complicated nor do you have to give up on creamy desserts, chocolate drinks and cereal. When I first considered going dairy free I was overwhelmed with all the changes I would have to make. I suddenly took note of all the times milk was used in my home. Even if you do not desire to go dairy fee you may want to cut down or find a healthy alternative but were unsure where to start. A great starting point is almond milk. Have you tried it yet? … Continue reading →

What Food Can You Freeze?

Freezer cooking can definitely save money and time in your household, but do you know which food freezes well? Understanding what you can freeze and what you can’t will help you avoid loss of food. Plus, if you know that something will freeze well, you can then stock up on that item or the ingredients to make it, saving even more money. Here is a list of food stuff that can go in your freezer and be enjoyed later. Baked goods, such as muffins, cakes, brownies, cookies, rolls, bread, buns, pie crust and pizza crust. For best results, frost cakes … Continue reading →

Try Lillabee For Allergy Friendly Recipes

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Parents of children who have food allergies have to be on constant watch for ingredients that could set off an allergic reaction. One of the ways to do this is to seek out foods that are specifically prepared in a way that will avoid ingredients that a lot of people have allergies too. However, if it doesn’t taste good, then your kid isn’t going to want to eat it anyway. You can find some great tasting allergy free recipes from Lillabee. Lillabee is based in Boulder, Colorado. It is a small company that was started by Indea Leo and her … Continue reading →

Dairy Free Crock Pot Meal

As it’s getting colder here in Australia now that we’re into winter, the crock pot is going to get a lot more use. This is one that I made the other night which is warming, simple to make and tasty. It is both gluten free and dairy free. HINT The type of meat I use depends largely on what is on special. Sometimes it is just as cheap to buy rump steak or blade, than it is to buy chuck steak or gravy beef. So look for what is on special to get the best buy. Often buying in bulk … Continue reading →

Crock Pot Recipes that are Dairy and Gluten Free

I’m a big fan of lentils, kidney beans, black eyed beans and chick peas. They are a way of adding fiber to the diet without it causing too many complaints. Here are two more crock-pot recipes using these ingenious little fiber balls. I mostly use the tinned ones because it involves less preparation time. But you can use the packet lentils if you prefer. HINT When I use packets of black eyed beans, I cook more black beans that I need for this recipe and put them in the freezer for another time. You can do the same with lentils … Continue reading →

Dairy Free Main Meals For Crock Pot and Casserole.

Since I’m not a fussy and fiddly type of cook, I’m always on the lookout for healthy and tasty recipes that require little preparation time. Here are two really easy dishes to make, one with beef and one using bacon. One is for the crock pot or slow cooker. The other will go into a casserole dish. These recipes are both gluten free and dairy free. Beef Hot Pot Ingredients 16 ounces chuck steak or gravy beef, cubed 1 onion, diced 1 clove garlic, crushed I green bell pepper 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 15 ounce tin kidney beans 1 … Continue reading →

More Dairy Free Recipes

Here are two more recipes for those looking for meals that are dairy free. They are also gluten free. Sausage Mexicana Ingredients 6 gluten free beef sausages 1 16 ounce can kidney beans 1 16 ounce can diced tomatoes 1 large onion 2 cloves garlic, crushed Half cup red wine (if you don’t want to use wine you can use water) 1 gluten free beef stock cube, crumbled 1 green pepper Three quarters teaspoon chili powder Half teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon mixed herbs 4 ounces mushrooms Half cup chopped cilantro Method Cook sausages in a non stick fry pan … Continue reading →

Freezer Cooking: Shopping With a Plan

After you have decided on the recipes you will use for your freezer cooking session, and you have checked to see what you already have on hand, as far as ingredients go, you will now have to make a trip to the store to get the rest. Hopefully you have been watching sales ads and coupons and have planned accordingly. So, how do you get the most out of shopping with a plan? Simple. By planning to shop. Before you leave the house with list in hand, you will need to check through all cabinets and shelves, to be sure … Continue reading →

The Food Blog’s Shopping List and Tidbits for March 1 through 9

As many of you know, the bloggers were on a break for a little while. They came back right about the time I left for vacation so if you’ll allow me, I am playing catch up. This is the promised grocery list for March 1st through 9th. You can look forward to another list at the end of this week! Earlier this morning I posted an introduction to this new feature. I hope that it is useful and you enjoy it! Please feel free to leave comments below! Tidbits: Don’t forget to check out the Best Peanut Butter in the … Continue reading →