Planning & Prep
Refine your routine with tips to get you through the week. Learn about the connection between grocery lists and budgeting, find lunchtime inspo, understand food labels & more.
Planning & Prep
What is Meal Planning and Why is It Important?
Meal planning sounds like a simple habit to get into, and for people who have always done it, it's something that probably comes pretty naturally. Indeed, for habitual meal planners, the idea of not planning out what they and their families are going to eat before visiting the grocery store is probably unnerving. But if you were a habitual meal planner, you wouldn't be reading…
Nov 29, 2022
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44+ Cooking Statistics for the Foodie + Home Chef (2023)
Dating back to our earliest ancestors, cooking is something we do to nourish our bodies and gather with loved ones. While our methods of cooking have certainly evolved from an open fire to modern gadgets…
Nov 11, 2022
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How to Grocery Shop on a Budget: 8 Tips & Tricks
Many factors can contribute to an individual's grocery shopping habits. These factors include marital status, family size, lifestyle choices, work schedule, free time, and food preferences, and they play a part in your grocery spending…
Nov 10, 2022
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27 Essential Foods for a Vegan Grocery List on a Budget
There are many reasons people love consuming a vegan diet, but one problem some people have is that vegan ingredients can be expensive. What is easy to forget, especially for those who've recently made the…
Nov 10, 2022
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25 Easy Meal Planning Ideas for Families + Tips
Feeding your family wholesome, delicious meals can feel like a herculean task sometimes. When you're already juggling so many things, spending time in the kitchen doesn't sound like fun. But that doesn't mean you have…
Oct 27, 2022
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20+ Easy & Satisfying Meal Prep Ideas
Food prepping is when you prepare large quantities of a dish then portion it out for future meals. It is a popular way to save yourself time cooking time during the week if you have…
Sep 27, 2022
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How to Clean a Wooden Cutting Board + 5 Care Tips
Wooden cutting boards have a variety of uses. They look stunning in just about any kitchen and are especially gentle on knives, helping them last longer. Since wooden boards are typically pricier than plastic ones, it's worth…
Jul 18, 2022
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24 Simple, Easy, & Delicious Vegan Gift Basket Ideas
Care packages are an excellent gift. Whether it's the holidays, a birthday, or just because, food makes for a lovely present. If your loved one doesn't eat any animal products, you can still put together…
Jul 15, 2022
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How to Compost at Home: Step-by-Step Instructions + Tips
Composting at home is a great way to create nutrient-rich soil that can be donated or used in personal gardens. Creating your own compost pile can also help cut methane emissions otherwise generated in landfills. However, composting…
Jul 13, 2022
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What Is BBQ? Styles, Origin, and How to Plan Your Own
From smoky ribs covered in a spice rub to pulled pork slathered in sauce, BBQ is a uniquely global tradition. BBQ or barbecue refers to the low and slow method of cooking meat over indirect…
Jul 12, 2022