I learned this from my Filipina grandmother years ago! Here's the schedule: - I head to the local natural foods store once a week or so for produce (best deals) - My husb...

Ah, I can't wait to make cannoli cookies! While I love cannoli, it's not easy to make at home. Not only that, but we're being frugal and eating out as little as possible. My husband's ...

Adding guacamole in your quesadilla (yes, inside the 'dilla and cooked that way) isn't a far-fetched thing in Southern California. But, outside of nachos, that's the only time I eat guac and cheese...

If you know what vegetables and fruits you already like, expand your horizons by purchasing and eating their relatives. Like broccoli? Then try cauliflower and other

Curry ketchup sounds like a good spin on the everyday condiment, although I'll have a hard time giving up my all-time fav -- ketchup with Sriracha!

I have a pasta salad with onion, garlic, broccoli, zucchini, capers, olives and artichoke hearts; strawberry and blueberry fruit salad; a banana; and some smoked almonds and cashews.

Not sure how (un)traditional this is, but I loved the strawberry and cream cheese on no-crust rye bread tea sandwiches served at the double-bridal shower my co-workers gave for a colleague and I (w...

My Filipino grandmother usually does all the cooking for Easter, often making at least a ham, plus Filipino and American sides. However, since I used Lent as my "test" to go vegan (and am not looki...

There are some Sunday circular coupons I will use -- like those for produce, such as Cuties mandarins, or Tofu House products -- which I then combine with in-store sales at my local Safeway store. ...

No offense, but miso's the last ingredient I would think to use to "sweeten" anything up. If anything, it adds a layer of savory umami... Maybe the confusion is the fact that you're us...

Funny this should come up today -- I made a huge pot of rice last night. My Filipino family just leaves it in the "turned off" rice cooker (not like it lasts that long anyway). Otherw...

I'd consider it if a) it had fuzzy logic and b) how many servings it made. Most Asian families (mine included) have two rice cookers -- one for everyday use (and that usually sits on the counter) a...

Per pedalpowered, you can make mini burger cookies using this recipe . Found the recipe on one of my fav craft n' food blogs,

My commute isn't long enough for me to eat. The only food or drink items I bring with me include the occasional cup of coffee or tea (I don't drink it on the trolley) and my breakfast and/or lunch ...

I don't eat meat to begin with, so "eating light" is something I regularly do. But, when I eat lighter, I'll usually do soup and salad for lunch. For example, yesterday's lunch (I wen...

I'd add flax seeds -- they're super nutritious and can be used as egg replacers, too. Just grind them up in a clean coffee grinder and add it to shakes, oatmeal, salad dressings, or whatever to get...

While I'm sure my dog would love to, I can't do it. And not because of the "ick" factor, but because he has a VERY sensitive stomach. I try to limit his consumption of prepared "people" foods, but ...

I don't drink dairy -- but I do like Silk's soynog. But, my fav holiday drink is now Vitasoy's peppermint chocolate soymilk. Delicious and festive!

While these are all great gift ideas, I couldn't get past this part: "over the last two weeks we've showed you a great deal of homemade treats and sweets." I know i...

What about hummus? I love roasted garlic hummus with baked pita chips. Also, olive platters are delish, especially if you're doing cocktails (my husband's big on martinis). Lastly, homemade (or sto...