Month: July 2016

  • Rice Cooker Oatmeal

    Rice Cooker Oatmeal

    Just about every morning, I start my day with a bowl of hot oatmeal. Cooking oatmeal can be a hassle, especially when you’re half asleep, so I’ve come up with a system that makes it as easy as opening a box of dry cereal – cook it in a rice cooker.

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  • Infused Water

    Infused Water

    If you find plain water to be kind of boring and dull, but want to avoid sweeteners or chemicals, try making some infused water. I recently bought a Mason jar beverage dispenser that I’ve used a couple times successfully to make cucumber and basil infused water.
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  • Home Brewed Iced Tea

    Home Brewed Iced Tea

    Every morning I drink iced tea to help me get going. I’ve never been a coffee drinker, and I don’t enjoy hot tea as much. I used to drink a lot of carbonated soft drinks, but this way I get to still have the caffeine without the sugar or artificial sweetener and all the other chemicals. If you’ve been buying bottled iced tea you will be amazed at how much money you save! Here’s how you can make and enjoy this healthy and tasty beverage at home and save money.
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  • Oven Baked Chicken and Potatoes

    Oven Baked Chicken and Potatoes

    This is one of my favorite easy meals. Just throw the raw chicken meat and some potatoes in the oven and bake!
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