The cold weather months are excellent for hearty comfort foods that warm you up and keep you full. Delicious soups, stews, and hot casseroles abound – so good that you almost don’t miss the warmer weather.

Even better, many wintertime comfort foods can be made without spending a lot, and they go a long way. You can feed a big family or make enough for a week’s worth of meals, and spend very little money on each serving.

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Often, people tend to slow down during the winter. Maybe it’s the cold, or maybe it’s the layer of ice or snow which is keeping everyone, but people tend to move slower and take their time. All that extra time spent bundling up and thawing out means you don’t have a lot of extra time to cook a gourmet meal. Luckily, winter is the best time for some deliciously simple meal ideas. Continue reading →

As we move into the latter half of the year, temperatures get cooler. Food choices also change. How will you stock your pantry this winter? Continue reading →

Don’t you love all of the foods we cook in the winter time? All of the cookies and heavy stews and sauces. It’s so great, the ambiance those foods provide. But these foods tend to not be the most heart healthy foods. If you’re thinking about your health, but also want the sights and smells from your favorite winter foods, then you’ll want to follow these five steps to nutritious winter baking. Continue reading →