A Tale of Two (or more) Avocados

Avocados: tasty, and all the rage. The minute I discovered people paying $15 for avocados on toast, I knew I should quit my job and become an avocado chef. I’m still working on the details. Meanwhile, I’ve decided to share some of my favorite recipes for...

Pantry Raid: How to Eat for Free to Pay Your Bills

Why I decided to skip grocery shopping for weeks… A couple months ago, I got a large bill for my teacher certification renewal. I was cranky so I posted a question on Facebook to see who else had to pay large fees to keep their jobs. Turns out, a ton of people....

FREE Unlimited Kombucha. You Can Make It Yourself

I was hooked on kombucha the first time I tried it.  It’s a sip of bubbly, refreshing heaven. It reminded me of a wine cooler without the wine.  The problem, though, was it’s cost. $4-6 a bottle meant that I couldn’t have it all the...

Miso Soup with Mustard Greens Will Warm Your Soul

Miso Soup with Mustard Greens What do vegetarians eat when they’re sick? Miso soup since your grandmother’s famous chicken noodle soup isn’t an option. We have to improvise. Miso is a very simple broth to use in anything. It’s fermented bean...

Waste Not Want Not Series: Canning 101

Canning 101: Preserve the Harvest & Your Wallet Canning isn’t just for your grandmother anymore. Whether you’ve got a survivalist bunker or you’re a foodie crying because the last fresh blueberry dropped off the bush, canning is for you. Canning...

Don’t Spend your Paycheck on Your Job!

Are you a broke teacher? This one thing will change everything… Stop spending your paycheck on your job.  Teachers spend thousands of their paycheck on their jobs every year. If you don’t want to be a broke teacher, you’ve got to get your house in...