Jessica Fisher's Blog, page 120
August 24, 2018
How to Cut Pineapple Quickly & Easily
Take advantage of sales on fresh pineapple! Don’t be intimidated by the prickly fruit. Learn how to cut pineapple quickly and easily. To eat healthfully is to enjoy fresh fruit whenever you can. Fresh fruit tastes so much better than canned or frozen – particularly if you know how to prepare it. A fresh pineapple with […]
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August 19, 2018
Grilled Vegetable Couscous Salad for a Light Night of Cooking
Enjoy all the flavors of the season with this easy-to-prep, low-cook meal that’s perfect for those nights when you want something light yet nourishing. This Grilled Vegetable Couscous Salad is just the ticket. Some nights you just don’t want to cook. The day is long, and your temper, quite frankly, is short. You could go […]
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August 11, 2018
Meal Planning Strategies for Back to School
The new school year is upon us! Consider these meal planning strategies for back to school to make breakfast, lunch, and dinner good, easy, AND cheap. The clock is ticking on summer vacation. In some parts, the kids have already gone back to school; in others they’re counting down the days until summer ends. Perhaps […]
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August 9, 2018
How to Cut Melon the Quick & Easy Way
Knowing how to cut melon is a valuable skill to help you make the most of in-season produce and to facilitate a healthy diet. Here’s how to do it. You see a great deal on cantaloupe and watermelon. You want to take advantage of it, but what in the world do you do with it […]
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August 6, 2018
Cherry Limeade Recipe – Do It Yourself Better
Cherry Limeade is a fun and refreshing drink. At our house I'm making it with lime and tart cherry juice instead of dyed syrups and artificial flavors.
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August 3, 2018
What I spent on groceries in July (A Grocery Geek report)
Want a peek into our grocery cart? Here’s how I’m buying groceries and feeding eight people on the cheap. Hey there! Hi there! Can you believe how quickly the summer has flown by? We are inching up on back to school, so I’m battening down the hatches! July was a pretty relaxing month with beach […]
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July 26, 2018
No-Cook Suppers: Enjoy Real Food the Easy Way
Don’t feel like cooking tonight? No problem. You can skip that kitchen task and still eat real, good food on a budget with these no-cook suppers. No take-out or reservations required. The Ploughman’s Lunch Fancy dinners are to people in the 2000’s what restaurants were to people in the ’80s. Ahem. I just might have borrowed […]
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July 22, 2018
Chicken Caesar Baguette Sandwiches for a Quick & Simple Meal
Chicken Caesar Baguette Sandwiches are just what you expect – quick and simple deliciousness tucked into French bread. They are a fun, portable twist on a vintage classic. Do you love caesar salad but sometimes find it a little cliche? Are you ready for a sandwich that will knock your socks off? Do you crave […]
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July 18, 2018
The Ploughman’s Lunch, a very British Snacky Lunch
The Ploughman’s Lunch, aka Ploughman’s, is the UK version of the Snacky Lunch. What was once a laborer’s meal now looks like a very posh cheese and meat platter. Make your own at home for less! You’re looking for an easy, no-cook meal but you want it to feel a little special. You’re tired of […]
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July 15, 2018
Small Batch English Pickle Recipe for American Kitchens
Jams, jellies, and other spreads offer great flavor to sandwiches, toast, and appetizers. This Small Batch English Pickle recipe is tangy and sweet, a welcome change to the preserves you usually serve. And it’s made with pantry staples, common to American kitchens, making it easy to whip up a batch anytime. Do you ever go […]
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