I love hot dogs, I really do, but after one too many camping trips where they seemed to appear at every meal, enough was enough. Our family is comprised of two adults with a foodie bent, one ravenous teenager, one precocious preteen and a preschooler who subsists on air. Meals that are family-friendly and healthy(ish) are a must. Through trial and error, I’ve figured out how to keep everyone well fed and happy while unchaining myself from the camp stove.
With food prices on the rise, feeding a family on a budget is becoming more difficult. Luckily, even with high prices, there are still plenty of basic, simple methods to save money on food.
“What's for dinner?” It’s the question that begs to be answered night after night, whether you want it to or not. And that's where it becomes a problem for many parents. But with one simple tool, which you can create for yourself, you can answer that question tonight and the next night and the next with relative ease. You'll be able to see at a glance the recipes you use most often and develop a meal plan from there. Here's how you can create your own monthly menu-planning tool.
When you live in Calgary, winter is no excuse to stay indoors. There are as many reasons to get outside as there are at other times of the year - and after an afternoon on the cross-country ski trails, at the ice rink or on the toboggan hill, you'll need replenishing. Why not pack a winter picnic? Warm, sippable soups, stews and other comfort foods transport perfectly in a Thermos or other insulated container, and effectively warm bodies from the inside out.
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