A common question I get is, “How can you afford to eat healthy food on a budget?”. Many people want to make the change to nourishing and healthy food, but they feel they can’t make the leap into healthy cooking for the simple reason that they can’t afford it.There are many things to say and many things to share about… But I would like this upcoming carnival-happening on Friday- to focus on recipes that make nourishing food possible on a budget. I would love for you to be a part of it!

Just a reminder that I’m starting to host a Fridge & Pantry Cleanout Challenge every Monday, as I plan my menus! Whether you’re a fellow blogger, a commenter, or just a lurker, I encourage you to carve out some peaceful time this weekend (with relaxing music and hot tea) and join me as I do my best to make a menu out of what I have on hand. The goal is to spend as little as possible on my

In case you missed it, two wonderful blogs welcomed Food Renegade posts into their homes this week. Andrew at Go Healthy Go Fit invited me to share a couple of healthy real food recipes , and Kelly at Kelly The Kitchen Kop invited me to write a post about cooking grass-fed beef . So, if you haven’t already, go check out their sites and leave a few comments to let them know how much we appreciate their hard work and generous hospitality. (photo by Linda Yvonne ) No related posts.

This week’s menu planning took place in the passenger’s seat of our car somewhere between Yakima, Washington and Hood River, Oregon. We had a lovely weekend visiting with family as we celebrated the baptism of my beautiful niece. Today also marks the end of meat eating for Orthodox Christians as we get closer to the beginning of Great Lent. Fasting is an ancient practice of cleansing and

I wanted to mention about my new header and logo, in case anyone was confused! I was just so excited to get these up on my site because they look so great! A big

These homemade whole grain “handkerchief” noodles are soaked overnight for both better nutrition and better digestibility. They are then rolled thin and cut into squares in a traditional noodle shape. It should remind you a little of a handkerchief, hence it’s name. Your fresh pasta is now ready to dry or cook. When cooked, they have the wonderful combination of rustic tenderness. All you need is a pasta sauce! We adore them.

I remember when I decided to “ go grass-fed ,” I enthusiastically brought home packages of grass-fed…