Eating gluten free can be expensive, but there are some ways to save money. Checkout these money saving apps with savings for specialty foods. Note: This post contains affiliate links that you can use to support me. Feel free to to navigate to the websites on your own. I am a Whole Foods team member, but the opinions in the post below are my own. Gluten Free Food is Expensive Buying gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan products can be expensive. Sometimes, things are optional treats, but some staples like bread can start to add up. I have found a few…

Check out this list of food storage options I keep on hand, and the easy meals you can make with a few long-lasting ingredients! If the pandemic and 2020 taught us anything, it’s that we should probably have a few days work of meals on hand. Food storage options include easy shelf-stable foods in the pantry and things that will keep great in the freezer. I also love to stick up on items when they are on sale, or buy in bulk at Costco. I like to keep things on hand that I can easily combine to make simple meals…

Large gatherings may be off the table still, but Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be. Check out a few tips to nail Thanksgiving cooking at home! This year is weird, and a lot of people are (hopefully) avoiding large family gatherings. While it may seem odd, I’m here to share some tips and tricks for Thanksgiving cooking at home. I’ve always lived far from my extended family, so I’m used to only having Thanksgiving with my immediate family. So I’m going share with you some things I’ve learned over the years to enjoy your dinner with those you live with! How…

Thanksgiving can be hard if you’re new to eating gluten free. Check out this post to find some great gluten free Thanksgiving replacements! Quorn Meatless Roast If you’re vegetarian and gluten free, you know that it can be hard to find meat substitutes that aren’t made with vital wheat gluten. I think I got to try Tofurky one year. Thanks to Quorn, there is a delicious option for you! There’s no rule that says you have to have a turkey substitute if you don’t really care, but this is the best option that’s out there. It’s the star of my…

Vegetable broth is so easy to make at home to reduce foods waste, control salt concentration, and save money at the grocery store! Vegetable Broth vs. Stock For all intents and purposes, vegetable broth and stock are the same thing. The words are used interchangeably, but there is a technical difference. If you are making chicken or beef broth, you simmer pieces of meat along with vegetables to make a light broth. Stock is longer process that involves mostly boiling bones. Boiling the bones releases collagen and makes a think rich stock which is flavored with vegetables and herbs. So,…

I’ve tried several common gluten free flour blends, so you don’t have to. Keep reading to see which flour makes the best loaf of bread. Gluten free baking is difficult because gluten usually provides stretch and structure to the dough. So, today we’re testing out some commonly sold gluten free flours to see which one makes the best loaf of bread! Get the bread recipe here. The Flours Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Four- $3.99/lb. I was super excited to find gluten free flour at TJ’s because I thought it would be reasonably priced. Turns out it’s more expensive by pound.…

Kombucha is a fermented tea drink that’s full of probiotics and postbiotics. Kombucha is pretty easy to make at home and can save money too! WHAT IS KOMBUCHA? Kombucha is a fermented tea drink usually made with black tea. The fermentation process turns the tea acidic as the bacteria in the mixture make vinegar as a byproduct. The tea is full of probiotics and postbiotics which may have some health benefits… but mostly it’s a tasty drink not a cure all! HOW DOES IT WORK? Kombucha is made by fermenting sweetened back tea or other teas like green tea or…

Do you feel like making dinners is your least favorite chore? Check out this list of 5 tips that can make you a better home chef. Let’s break down 5 simple tips and tricks that will make prepping and cooking your meals a little easier. Anything that can make the cooking process smoother will make you feel more confidant as a home chef. MISE EN PLACE Mise en Place is a French term meaning “everything in its place,” and it is a way that chefs organize their kitchens. The process involves gathering all your ingredients first and measuring out what…

Some kitchen gadgets and appliances can be expensive, so I’m breaking down which ones are worth the price and deserve a spot on your counter. Before I talked about my bare minimum kitchen tools needed for learning to cook and make great meals. Now, I want expand on some of my favorite kitchen gadgets that I have found to be really useful. However, they may be more of an investment, or they have specific purposes that occasional cooker may not need. 1. A RICE COOKER I love my rice cooker and it has been going strong for 5 years now.…

You can spend so much money on so many unnecessary kitchen tools, so let’s break down what basic tools you need to get cooking. There are a lot of fancy gadgets on the market for you kitchen (and I love some of them!), but you don’t have to sink a lot of money into your culinary supplies as you are starting out! Here are my top kitchen tools that will have you ready to explore cooking without wasting money on a fancy tool you’ll never use. Work smart, not hard and take advantage of tools that will make cooking as…