Jessica Fisher's Blog, page 124
March 5, 2018
What’s in this Month’s Digital Foodie Box?
Welcome to March, my friends! March is a month of promises. Promises of spring, promises that winter will end, promises that we’ll save money and do better on our taxes this year. I’ve got a promise for you. When you subscribe to the Monthly Digital Foodie Box, you’ll get regular deliveries of KITCHEN AWESOMENESS. Truly. […]
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March 3, 2018
Perfectly Poached Chicken (Stovetop and Instant Pot Directions)
Poached chicken is a pretty handy thing to have on hand. Tender, juicy chicken all ready to toss in salads, fold into sandwiches, or stir into casseroles? Here’s how to make it easily. Chicken is one of my favorite proteins to have on hand. It’s readily available and easy to find on sale, and its […]
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March 2, 2018
Save with A Month of Budget-Friendly Meal Plans
Years ago, almost twenty now, my husband and I purchased our first home. We got the wild and crazy idea to buy a house in a different county where we knew NO ONE. Did I mention neither of us had a job, either? Talk about taking a flying leap. Thankfully, we didn’t crash and burn. Bryan […]
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February 27, 2018
Grocery Geek: What We Spent in February
Want a peek into our grocery cart? Here’s how I’m grocery shopping and feeding eight people on the cheap: the Grocery Geek report for February. Hard to believe the year is 1/6 over, isn’t it? I don’t know about you, but the last four weeks have FLOWN by. Didn’t we just finish the Pantry Challenge?! […]
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February 25, 2018
Make Soup Night a Success with These Simple Tips
Got people in your house who groan about Soup Night? Time to change that, especially since it’s such an economical meal option. Consider these strategies to making your soup night a success! Chunky Potato Soup with Bacon & Tarragon Soup night. It’s long been a weekly tradition for us — at least in colder weather. […]
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February 23, 2018
Trail Mix with Fruit, Seeds, & Chocolate
Trail Mix is pretty pricey at the grocery store, but homemade is super simple to prep. Plus you can control the quality and proportions of the fruit, seeds, and chocolate you include. Prepare the easiest and tastiest of snacks with this simple Trail Mix with Fruit, Seeds, and Chocolate. It’s delicious on its own, atop yogurt […]
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February 21, 2018
Easy Instant Pot Black Beans = Game Changing
Beans are a frugal food, full of fiber and a good option for protein. Dry beans are cheaper than canned, but can be intimidating and time-consuming to prepare. These Easy Instant Pot Black Beans will transform your bean game. Pressure cookers and I have a long history. My mother and her mother before her embraced […]
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February 19, 2018
Meal Prep Ideas for Quick Dinners All Week
Make dinner quick and easy all week. Check out these meal prep ideas to help you do pull it off without breaking a sweat. Crockpot Potatoes This past few months my husband and I have been digging into our financial records and doing a little strategizing. Since we paid off all our debt years ago, […]
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February 17, 2018
Spicy Vegetable Soup – Delicious & Meatless
Save money and enjoy a hearty meatless meal with this Spicy Vegetable Soup. It comes together quickly, tastes amazing, and reheats beautifully. You’ll want to start Meatless Mondays just to make this soup! My friend Kate, who lives in the frozen tundra of Smithers, British Columbia, can’t understand how I can eat soup in San […]
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February 16, 2018
Treat Yourself to a Digital Goodie Box
You’re worth a little pampering. And you deserve the best tools to help you do your work well. Consider treating yourself to a Digital Goodie Box and save in more ways than one. I’m going to be 46 this year. Bryan and I are approaching our 24th wedding anniversary. We’ve known each other since I […]
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