We may all know zucchini as a vegetable.  However,  botanically, it is actually a fruit which may be surprising to a lot of us.  A good source of  vitamin A, potassium, folate, and manganese, it is a healthy option. Predominately available in the late summer and early fall, I am still seeing this for under $1.00 a pound in our [...]

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Late summer is still grilling season with all kinds of bbq options available.  We see both beef and pork ribs on sale for bargain prices quite regularly making this favorite easy on the budget. 
Pork ribs come a few different ways.  One being spareribs and another being baby back ribs.  Spareribs are flatter in shape and have a [...]

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In the news for the last few years, we have heard repeatedly that blueberries are a super food, high in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that are thought to help protect the body against the damaging effects of free radicals and diseases associated with aging. Anthocyanin, what gives blueberries their color, is thought to be responsible for these health [...]

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In the last few weeks, I have seen avocados on sale for about a $1.00 each on a regular basis. This week one of our local grocery stores has them for .88 cents each. Now that is a bargain! If you are a guacamole fan like I am, making your own can save quite a [...]

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It seems that people who are avocado fans are really avocado fans!  Now, they are readily available for a very decent price like $1.00 each or even less on sale. It wasn’t so long ago, depending on the part of the country you were from, that avocados may have been a sometimes treat or just [...]

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Sliders or mini burgers have become extremely popular. It all started years ago with a restaurant called White Castle. The slyder (White Castle’s trademark name) is a very thin burger fried with reconstituted dried onion and served on a little soft bun. Now those little burgers are available in the freezer section of your local [...]

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Eggs are on sale on a regular basis. They are always a great way to stretch your food dollars. This crustless quiche is light and flavorful. It goes together quickly and reheats beautifully in the microwave. It also freezes well, so feel free to double the batch and have an extra quiche on hand. Delicious [...]

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