Unstuffed vegan, gluten-free stuffed peppers was one of the very first recipes I ever created. It was also one of the very first that my Dad regularly requested, and liked better than the version with meat. The original recipe calls for zucchini and regular tomato sauce – both of which when I found out about… Continue reading Unstuffed Vegan Stuffed Peppers
When you’re unemployed, a $6 bottle of Italian wine sounds like a great plan. But, how does it taste? For a while now, Wegmans with liquor stores have featured $6 red and white wines. I’ve tried a pinot noir and a malbec in the past. One was so-so, and the other was downright terrible. The… Continue reading $6 Bottles of Italian Wine
When friends came to visit over Fourth of July, I did go into a slight panic about what I was going to serve. It was a month after I was laid off from my job, and I was trying to be very budget conscious, while still eating healthy, wanting to prepare a nice spread and… Continue reading How to Throw a Budget-Friendly Grilled Seafood Dinner
These homemade, gluten-free jalapeño goat cheese turkey burgers are awesome. Not only can you taste the goat cheese after they are cooked, they are not overly spicy and have a mild overall flavor. The cheese really helps lock in the juiciness. While the diced vegetables add a nice layer of flavor that’s complementary and not… Continue reading Jalapeño Goat Cheese Turkey Burgers
As part of my Unemployment Adventures, I promised you budget-friendly, but still healthy food ideas. This one pan sweet potato and egg scramble is one of them. I know, I know, it looks a little funny. The eggs are a bit dark. But, it’s just because you are cooking it all in the same pan.… Continue reading One Pan, Budget-Friendly Sweet Potato & Egg Scramble
While I’m not your typical Type A personality, I can be a very nervous person. I worry about pretty much everything – whether it’s in, or out, of my control. I’ve been a slight wreck since I got laid off, worrying about what my next career move will be. Should I start my own business?… Continue reading What Do You Mean Relax? Tips to Relax Even When You Can’t
When I started this blog, it was because I wanted an outlet to write about my travels and experiences. But, I never thought I would be sitting here writing this post. If you follow me on other social media outlets, or my pet lifestyle blog, you may know that I got laid off the Friday… Continue reading Unemployment Adventures: How a Box of Pasta Helped Me Feel Better
