The holidays are busy for everyone. If you’re having guests over, one way to save time and effort is to utilize your slow cooker as much as possible. Most crock pot recipes are make-ahead, or can be kept hot and…
Imagine life with three or more kids, all involved in extracurricular activities well into the evening — and maybe one spouse travels. It’s unlikely there’s much time for meal prep and family dinners during the week. The reality for many…
America’s birthday, Independence Day, July Fourth. Whatever you call it, this is a day for fun, fireworks, and low-key cookouts based on recipes — from appetizers through the night’s final toast to America — that are cheap and easy to…
It’s a well-worn piece of trivia that many of the world’s most successful people were bad students or even kicked out of school while others achieved impressive university degrees, but what about those that went to community college? Though you…
Ditching Cereal I love cereal for breakfast — to me it tastes like milk and cookies. Unfortunately, when I realized that it also has roughly the nutritional value of milk and cookies, I figured it was time for a change.…
Chocolate cake can be an indulgence, but it doesn’t have to be — at least when it comes to your wallet. While whole cakes can top $30 at a fancy bakery, any self-respecting chocolate lover with an oven and a…
On those downright exhausting days when you struggle to find time to feed yourself, the idea of cooking dinner for the family may seem like a nightmare. Fortunately, you can…
Cinema is now over 100 years old. While few of the audience members from those first silent films are still with us, Hollywood has not forgotten the earlier generations. Over…
Skip complicated holiday cooking and try these celebrity recipes that are delicious, simple, and perfect for festive gatherings.
With so many different dietary restrictions out there, it takes time to plan a Thanksgiving meal. Special diets include sugar-free, paleo, keto, gluten-free, low-FODMAP, nut-free, and more. Luckily, when you’re…
Eating well on a budget is all about being prepared. Sometimes that’s making a big batch of meals for the week or having a few three-ingredient recipes up the sleeve.…
Private clubs are the last line of bar and restaurant exclusivity. Speakeasies just aren’t the same without the threat of prohibition, and anybody with internet access can figure out there’s…
Frugal families need a special treat every once in a while. Take advantage of a night out at one of many restaurants in Houston where kids can eat free or…
Adjusting to the more limited selection of fresh fruits and vegetables in local markets after the bounty of summer can be trying. Sticking with seasonal produce, though, makes the most…
Between apples, pumpkin, squash, and cranberries, autumn brings not only crisp days but countless options for thrifty and delicious dishes that capitalize on seasonal fare. Whether you’re gathering the family…
Sometimes any excuse to get the kids out of the house is a good one, but when free food is involved, there’s no excuse necessary. San Antonio has many restaurants…
One of the first celebrity chefs, Julia Child remains an icon of home cooking whose classic French recipes and legacy live on in the kitchens of her many followers. One…
These days, many children are exposed to fusion cuisine and multicultural dishes from a very young age. Packing something different from the typical brown-bag lunch is a fun way to…