5 Ways to Make the Most of CSA

Another week, another CSA delivery! I look forward to my box of fresh local produce every week, but I am well aware that there are many of you out there who might not have had a chance to finish all of last week’s veggies before getting your new load. Today we’re going to go over […]

The Perfect Thanksgiving Table Setting

Setting a proper dinner table is a simple thing and one that will make you feel like the elegant hostess you are. We’re talking specifically about Thanksgiving today, but you can start making dinner an occasion every day. Not just on a holiday. Yes you can even break out the good china and crystal for […]

The 9 Best Cuts for Crock Cooker Meals (Plus a Simple Tip)

It’s supper time. The smells coming from the kitchen have been making your mouth water all day. Your family is seated around the table, bellies grumbling. You remove the lid from your slow cooker and your heart sinks. The moist and tender meal you’d been planning on serving has turned into a stringy mess. The […]

23 Fruits and Veggies in Season 24/7

Eating foods in season is so important to me. When you eat local foods that are in season, you get the freshest produce possible, with the most nutritional benefits. That’s why, over the past number of months, we’ve been sharing articles featuring tips and health benefits around seasonal farmers’ market finds. So thank goodness that […]

Tip, Trick & a Recipe: The 3 Best Shrimp to Buy (and Which to Avoid)

Everyone loves shrimp. It’s easy to prepare, it’s versatile and it’s delicious. Shrimp is the most eaten seafood in the United States. Probably because it’s found in virtually every type of cuisine imaginable, from Asian stir-fries to Indian curries. But shrimp is one of those controversial foods that should only be eaten if it’s of […]

School House Crock

Lately, everyone is talking about the “s word” … You know, school! Whether your kiddos are going traditional, online, or homeschooling, you need to get a nutritious meal on the table for those upcoming school nights. I’ve often talked about how our freezer meals can help you do just that! But if you can’t see […]

Best deals on healthy foods at Trader Joe’s

With more than 400 stores in the United States, Trader Joe’s has become a household name. Known for its everyday low prices, Trader Joe’s promises value to its many faithful customers. There is a reason why you can actually find Trader Joe’s fan clubs on Facebook. People LOVE this chain and its Hawaiian-shirt-clad cashiers. It’s […]

Wine lover? Here’s your pairing guide…

As I was sitting here one evening with a cold, delicious glass of my beloved Prosecco and a bowl of juicy organic strawberries, it occurred to me… Saving Dinner needs to do a guide to food and wine pairings! Because, let me tell you, when you are a lover of wine and food, knowing which […]

Quick Paleo for School Nights

If you’ve adopted the Paleo lifestyle over the summer (maybe you did the 10-Day Blitz or 21 Day Knockout?), you might be panicking a little, wondering how you’re going to handle those chaotic evening meals that tend to take place when everyone’s back to school. Or maybe you’re considering hopping on that Paleo bandwagon now […]