I am sure you have seen the display of already cooked Rotisserie Chickens at your local warehouse club or grocery store. These super convenient chickens are great for making last minute meals even quicker. I was recently asked if these Rotisserie Chickens are actually cheaper than cooking a whole chicken at home. Let’s deep dive…
My family is a huge fan of salsa. Whether we eat it as a snack with chips or if we use it in tacos, quesadillas, and more. We regularly stock up on salsa when we see it for a good price too! So this got me wondering if making my own salsa would be even…
A friend of mine recently asked me to breakdown the cost of almond milk for making it and for buying it. Her family has cow milk issues, so they primarily use almond milk and drink it daily. Almond milk seems pretty easy to make at home and doesn’t really require any expensive equipment, so let’s…
Picture this: you’re firing up the grill, ready to indulge in some finger-lickin’ goodness. But before you get saucy, a burning question pops up: Is it cheaper to whip up your own BBQ sauce or grab a bottle from the store? Well, worry not! In this article, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of BBQ economics….
Chicken Salad is one of my favorite lunches or even snacks. Whether you use it in a sandwich, as a dip with crackers, or just atop a bowl of green lettuce. I’ve noticed more and more grocery stores are selling their own pre-made chicken salad. This made me wonder if cooking the chicken, chopping all…
I remember as a kid, that my parents always bought a few jars of apple butter at an Amish store whenever we went on vacation to the Georgia Mountains. We lived in Florida at the time and no store near us sold it. Now thankfully you can buy apple butter at almost any grocery store…
One of the most common struggles that home cooks face is what to do with leftover steak. Whether it’s from a big barbecue party or dinner at a fancy restaurant, leftover steak can be challenging to repurpose. It’s often too precious to waste, yet not enough to make another full meal out of it. However,…
Food waste is a growing problem worldwide, with an estimated 1.3 billion tons of food being wasted every year. In the United States alone, it is estimated that 30-40% of all food produced is never eaten. This not only has negative environmental impacts but also contributes to hunger and poverty around the world. One way…
We’ve all been there – you cooked too much food for dinner and now you’re left with a container full of mashed potatoes. You don’t want to waste the food, so what do you do? You could just reheat them and eat them as is, but that can get boring quickly. That’s where breakfast comes…
We’ve all been there. You plan the perfect cookout or barbecue, buy all the hot dogs and buns you need, and fire up the grill. The day goes off without a hitch, everyone has a great time, and you’re left with a pile of leftover hot dog buns. What do you do with them? Throwing…