Can I Poach? Surely!

I love (LOVE) poached eggs. They remind me of Sunday brunches in the Spring and Summer where I spend my time sipping on Bellinis with my best friend, eating delicious foods, and of course gossiping. I never thought I would be able to do it myself since i’m not a professional chef. This week’s topic however is poaching, which means I must put on my apron and see what happens!  Read More

Budget Booze

Party planning 101.

So you want to be the belle of the ball but your pocket book prefers to remain a wallflower. Does this mean you can’t entertain at home and do it in style? Heck no I say.

You don’t have to have the deep pockets of a rock star to party like one. In fact a modern day cocktail party is a great way to entertain a crowd without breaking the bank. No one expects a full meal when they go to a cocktail party. A few nibbles on tooth picks, olives and plenty of mixed nuts will suffice in the food department. This allows you to concentrate on really getting the party started. Read More

Herb Garden for my Patio

How much money do you think you spend on herbs every year? It seems like every time I go to the store I am in need of some herb to go with the recipe I am making. With each packaging usually costing between $4-$5 this is a very expensive habit. Now, of course you can only use the package one or two times before the all the herbs so i’m sure I’ve thrown plenty of money away. Thankfully, you don’t have to have a green thumb to have these herbs grow in your very own little garden. I only have a patio so that proves you don’t need that much space either.  Read More

Delicious, Cheap Dinner From Your Pantry!

Being on a budget can be tough but making soup is super easy – especially if you make it in your slow cooker! It’s the perfect clean-out-the-fridge dish and all you need is a few handfuls of beans, grain or veggies to be create a main course. Read More