Jessica Fisher's Blog, page 153
June 12, 2016
Dijon Vinaigrette Recipe
Add a dash of French cuisine to your daily salad when you mix up a batch of this simple Dijon Vinaigrette. It’s quick to make and adds a flavor that can’t be beat. I grew up eating plenty of salads. I was a salad girl, always choosing a salad when dining out or even when […]
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June 8, 2016
Sweet Almond Toasts (Poorman’s Bostock)
These Sweet Almond Toasts are like the French Bostock, but with less expensive ingredients and a simpler preparation— andwith all the great almond flavor and texture. A few months ago we were visiting family in Santa Barbara when FishPapa and I slipped away for a coffee date at Peets. I was feeling reckless and ordered […]
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June 7, 2016
Tools to Help You Eat Healthy This Summer
Summer is a great time to shift our gaze toward eating healthier foods and creating some better habits. Here are some of my favorite tools to help you eat healthy this summer. This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through those links, I am paid a small amount in advertising fees. Thanks […]
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June 6, 2016
Why You Should Make Your Own Cole Slaw
Cole slaw is one of the easiest summer side dishes to make. It’s a shame folks settle for the soggy mess at the deli counter. No more! Make your own! I’m not sure the first time I made my own cole slaw, but I’m so glad I gave it a shot. You see, FishPapa and […]
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June 5, 2016
How to Store Strawberries to Keep Them Fresh (VIDEO)
Wondering how to make the most of strawberry season? Use these simple strategies to store strawberries to keep them fresh. Strawberries have always been my favorite berry. That’s probably because they are the only berry I remember eating as a child. I lived a sheltered life, apparently. I’ve since expanded my horizons to include raspberries, […]
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June 2, 2016
Vegetable Fried Rice
Vegetable Fried Rice is a quick and easy meal that you can make with just a handful of simple ingredients. It’s a great way to use leftover rice. Ever had it where you make too much rice and nobody wants to eat it up? Maybe it was a little dry and overcooked. Maybe you just […]
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June 1, 2016
Ultimate Homemaking Bundle – What’s In It for You?
You’ve heard about theUltimate Homemaking Bundle, but is it really worth it? Here are my candid thoughts. As a contributing author, I receive a portion of the sale when you buy through my link. Thanks for supporting my writing and recipe development efforts! By now, you’ve probably heard about the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle. Some of […]
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May 31, 2016
Grocery Geek: End of May
Want a peek into our grocery cart? Here’s how I’m grocery shopping and feeding eight people on the cheap. My May Grocery Geek updates fell off the radar mid-month. The month was just so crazy with birthdays, not feeling well, company, and the like. We ended up going over budget more than I thought, with […]
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May 29, 2016
Personal Blueberry Crumble
Blueberry Crumble is a delight, particularly in summer when the berries are fresh from the field. Serve each of your guestsapersonal blueberry crumble for a fun dessert. As I mentioned last week, FishChick9 has been baking up a storm, preparing for a televised kids’ baking competition that we hope she will be accepted to. They […]
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May 27, 2016
NEW: A Month of Meals – Salad’s On!
Summer’s here and salad’s on! Enjoy a month of easy, healthy, and budget-friendly salad-centric meals with this new meal plan. Salad is a perfect meal planning solution for hot, summer days. Not only is it cool and refreshing and features fresh, abundant summer produce, but it’s also very make-ahead, meaning you can prep all the […]
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