July is a great time for fresh fruit. So many great options from the sweetest cherries of the year to donut peaches that taste like pie to all the berries and a plum that is part cherry!

 Seeing too much asparagus go to waste in your house? Listen to today's episode to get some tips and some inspiration to help you reduce asparagus so that you can enjoy every single bite.

Mangos, Pixies, and Wild Twist apples are just a few fruits I will be buying this month. In this episode I am going to help you pick out the best fruit in the month of April. 

In this episode we talk about one of the most popular and widely grown cherry - the Bing. Unlike a lot of fruits that are the most widely grown this one actually ranks near the top in terms of flavor. Bing cherry season is also when you tend to see the best prices on cherries of the year.

In this episode, I share my favorite tips to help you get the most out of and have the best u-pick strawberry experience. Picking your own fruit is not only a great way to save money but also connect you with your local growers and is a great learning experience for young and old alike.

Check out our show notes page for more and get a recipe for a strawberry compote from a fellow friend and blogger, Tara Smithson from Simply Made Eats.

In this episode learn what fruit you should be looking out for in the grocery store during the month of June as we enter into the height of fresh cherry season and so much more!

Check out our show notes page for info on the different varieties we mention.

In this special interview episode, I talk with Kathryn Rawlinson from Travel Butler County. This county is located north of Cincinnati and is known for the Butler County Donut Trail. Learn all about this fun adventure supporting local businesses while tasting some of the best donuts Ohio has to offer. In the end you will come away with a sugar rush, a tour of a beautiful county, and a free t-shirt if you can complete your passport.

To see pictures of these beautiful donuts and for a full transcript visit our show notes page.

In this episode learn about how to cook a bison steak with our recipe and techniques for bison ribeye. Is it different than beef? Find out what you need to know.

In this episode learn all about the different apple varieties from New Zealand that end up on our shores. New Zealand offers some varieties that are exclusie to them and are the most recently harvested apples you can buy in your grocery store during the late spring and summer months.

In this episode learn how you can throw pizza on the grill this cookout season and have the most flavorful crust you have ever tasted.

In this special interview episode, I talk with Matt Gorella of the Ugly Company who creates sustianbale snacks from fruit that would otherwise be discarded. We talk about the issue in our food system that leads to a lot of food waste and that we all have a part to play in reducing it. Learn about the delicious dried fruit that they produce from white nectarines, cherries, peaches, kiwis, and apricots.

To get our full transcript visit our show notes page.

Want to upgrade your Memorial Day cookout? Give these Soft Pretzel Hot Dog buns a try. Wow your family and friends when you bring these to go the cookout. 

Our asparagus week closes up by talking about how you can actually microwave asparagus using a damp paper towel. Find out what you can use this asparagus for besides just a side dish.

 In this podcast episode, I'm going to share with you how I've found creative ways, this month to use up leftover foods in my fridge, so that they didn't go to waste.  

If you are looking for help with your meal plan or just wondering what I am cooking up each week, check out my new Substack page - Master Your Meal Plan and become a subscriber so you don't miss a thing.

Asparagus week continues on the podcast as we talk about saving the tough ends of the asparagus you cut off to make a fresh, delicious asparagus soup. There is no reason to just throw those out when they can still flavor your food.

Amy Katz from Veggies Save the Day joins me to talk about all things asparagus as part of our new monthly series where we put a spotlight on a different vegetable. Each episode we will share facts, seasonal information, and recipes. Listen to these two veggie lovers nerd on about the best spring time vegetable - asparagus.

In this episode I guide you through the fresh rhubarb season so that you know when to buy it in your area. Jeri from Winding Creek Ranch shares her recipe for Raspberry Rhubarb jam that is easy to make and doesn't require any special equipment.

In this episode, learn about how much each type of chicken costs at Costco. Are the prices better than other stores?

In this special interview episide I talked to Becca Hilby from Hilby Family Farms in Wisconsin. We talk all about buying local beef in bulk to help you save money in the long run. Becca shares what she wants people to know about sourcing your beef locally. 

In this episode, find out when fresh peaches are going to be in season in your neck of the woods as well as what to expect from the grocery store throughout the season. 

In this episode, find out what I believe the best cheese for pizza is. And the answer is not going to be mozzarella!

In this episode learn what fruit you should be looking out for in the grocery store during the month of May as we begin the stone fruit season.

In this episode learn all about the baby vegetables you can buy at Trader Joe's. We show you how to cook each one in the air fryer as well as a stir fry that uses 4 of them with a tasty sauce. 

Learn how to cook frozen fried shrimp in the air fryer for a quick easy meal. We show you how to do it with using shrimp from Costco as the example. 

 In today's episode, I'm going to share my experience at Expo West, a trade show in Anaheim, California. Hear about all the amazing delicious food I ate during the show. 

In this special episode of the podcat, I interview Kyle Halvorson from ThermoWorks, the industry leader in food therometers. Learn how having a thermoeter can save you money and reduce food waste. We motive those that are on the fence about buying a thermoeter how it can be the greatest tool in their kitchen and the gateway to perfectly cooked and baked food. 

Our show notes page with transcript will be posted shortly.

Find out what the best was are to make your own microwave popcorn. Leave those bags of microwave popcorn at the store. Also see how our methods will save you money as well.

This episode learn what types of steaks, roasts, and other cuts of beef you are able to buy at Costco.

In this special episode I interview Jamie Kober from Riveridge Produce Marketing about Michigan apples, like Evercrisp, and how these apples are stored so they are still crisp even in the spring time. We talk about some of the challenges with Honeycrisp and why the Evercrisp apple is such an exciting new variety.

You can get the full transcript in our show notes page (to be released shortly).

In this episode learn about why you should try the Top Sirloin Filet steak. Find out what it is, how to cook, and why it makes for a good cheaper alterative to Filet Mignon. 

Check out our show notes page for a link to the recipe and learn about some other steaks you should try out.

In this episode I talk about why I choose to get an air fryer with two baskets and why I love it so much. Jeri from Winding Creek Ranch shares her recipe for Teryiaki Salmon made in the air fryer.

In this episode, learn about the ramp or wild leek, a spring time veggie that has a taste that falls somewhere between garlic and onion. Learn how to use each part of a ramp so that nothing goes to waste.

We have a special guest, Molly from Vanilla Bean Cuisine sharing her recipe for Ramp Pesto.

Check out our show notes page to learn more and to get the recipes.

In this episode learn how you can fit a ham in the Instant Pot so that you can heat it up faster than you would in the oven. Save time and still have a flavorful ham.

Head over to our show notes page for our Instant Pot ham recipes.

Learn about some side dishes you can make for Easter that are using carrots that are so good you will want to make them for all the holidays, even Flag Day!

In episode 104 learn what fruit you should be looking out for in the grocery store during the month of April.

Check out our show notes page to get more information on each type of fruit we mentioned in this episode.

Spring has sprung. So it's THE time to talk about all the delicious spring recipes you can make with the best ingredients of the season. Today I have Tessa from Sprig & Spoon on my podcast to chat about her favorite spring ingredients and recipes. We also talk about gardening and why spring is our favorite time to grow our own food. 

Here are a couple recipes from Tessa's blog Sprig & Spoon that we talked about during the interview:

• Spring Orzo Pasta Salad: https://sprigandspoon.com/lemon-orzo-salad/
• Chive Butter: https://sprigandspoon.com/chive-butter/

In this episode we talk about the different types of boneless hams you can buy and which ones we recommend and which ones you should avoid.

In this episode learn how to tell when the cauliflower you bought is no good to use and when you should try to still salvage it. Amy from Veggies Save the Day shares her recipe for Roasted Mustard Cauliflower.

In this episode learn how to use a cake pan to make pizza. Amanda from Saporito Kitchen will also share how she makes pizza using cast iron and why it's such a yummy idea.

Check out our show notes page to get our recipes.

In episode number 100, I took about a recent trip to Chicago for a food blogging conference and home show and how I brought along a Dash waffle maker with to cook sausage in my hotel room. See how you can save money on eating out while traveling. 

Check out our show notes page for a transcript and episode suggestions.

In this episode, I interview Christina Jolam from the Weekday Pescatarian about what fish you can buy at ALDI along with some easy to make and tasty recipes that will get you eating more fish. You may be surprised at all the fish options that ALDI offers at affordable prices. Christina also gives her best tips for safely thawing fish.

For a full transcript of this episode and links to Christina's recipes, check out our show notes page.

In this episode, learn how you can use olive oil to replace butter in sauces. Get our recipe for a simple Béchamel sauce that uses olive oil. 

In this episode learn why we eat corned beef on St. Patrick's Day.

In this episode, learn why we call corned beef, "corned". Learn the history behind the term just in time for St. Patrick's Day this week.

With St. Patrick's Day coming up this week, learn how to make the perfect tender and sliceable corned beef in your Instant Pot.

Make sure to check out our show notes page to get the link to the full recipe and learn more about corned beef.

Learn all about the Muscat grape and why you want to try them out if you find them in stores this month or next. 

Hey podcast listeners. This past week I went to Expo West in Anaheim, California. It's one of the largest food trade shows that feature so many great companies sharing their natural and organic products that are found in grocery stores. I will be talking more about my experience there next week. 

With Easter on the horizon, I thought I would run-back my episode from last year on boneless ham with why or why not you should consider one for your Easter dinner. Enjoy!

In this episode we will teach you what a Newport steak, where it comes from on the cow, how to cook, and where you can buy it.

In this episode, learn about what gluten free flour I like to use to make Irish Soda Bread for St. Patrick's Day. Hear why I think this flour actually makes a better soda bread.

In this episode, just in time for St. Patrick's Day learn about the difference between flat cut and point cut brisket. Which is the better option for corned beef? Does it matter?

Check out our show notes page for more information on corned beef.