Getting Started

God has blessed me with three wonderful children and with the opportunity to stay at home and witness every milestones along to the way. That does not go without compromises and sacrifices. The main one being financial!

I remember a rainy Sunday afternoon, about 2 years ago, my husband and I were standing at the counter of our favorite (at the time) grocery store looking at each other wondering how on earth we had just spent over 250$ in groceries? Especially shocking since two days before I had made a quick trip to the store at the cost of 70$ not mentioning the pizza we ordered the night before. I must remind you that at that time I only had one child and was expecting the second. Something had to change.

Most stay-at-home moms will agree that although we are not making the dough we are rolling it. It did not take me long to understand that my "job" also included stretching our dollars. In other aspects of our lives the task was not that difficult, we reduced the nights out to the movies by staying in and renting instead. I also discovered the wonderful world of consignment shopping for clothing and toys, its environmentally friendly twist also appealed to me. I swear by it now and have found treasures at prices that would make you green with envy. At the same token I managed to rid our basement of mounting boxes filled with outgrown brand name clothing.

The task seemed much more difficult when it came to the kitchen. I was doing it ALL wrong! Raise your hand if you recognize yourself: Shopping without a planned menu, or even a list? Buying prepared or frozen meals? Selecting brand names over store brands? Not buying in bulk? Not bothering with price comparisons or sales? ... ... ...

The challenge was all the most important to me since nutrition was and still is my main focus. For the best of the last year, many of my friends have asked me to share some of my recipes. I intend on doing that and I encourage you to share yours with me as well!

All the recipes that will share on here meet our standards for our family. It must be, AFFORDABLE, EASY, QUICK, DELICIOUS and most importantly NUTRITIOUS.



Bon Appetit!






A quick note: I have a strong European and French Canadian background and some family recipes are just that. To enjoy them you will have to come over for diner ; )