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...

Dealing with Your No Paycheck Summer

“Have fun this summer… by the way, there’s no paycheck!” Does your office say that on the last day of school? Some teachers don’t get paid during the summer months. If you’re a new teacher or switching districts, you might not think...

Take Out Series: Sushi 101

What do you do if you want to save money but you don’t want to get rid of your take-out lifestyle? Learn to make your own sushi. One of the biggest take-out items I missed when I moved to the woods and left unnecessary spending behind was takeout. When I lived...

The 3 Cooking Secrets That Will Save You from Starving

Stop cooking now! Unless you know these cooking secrets, you are wasting time. From the minute you go back to school until the day you get out for summer, your time is not your own. Whether you love to cook or not, you may not have the time you to create a masterpiece...

Free Lunch Series: Zucchini

Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch? Nonsense! There is–if you’re eating zucchini in season. I grow a ton of my food, but even if you don’t, there’s a neighbor who wants to give you zucchini. You know it’s true. Just look...