Posts filed under Columns

Irina’s First Slow Cooking Attempt: Baked Potato Soup Made Vegan

Monday, September 26th, 2011
by Irina Gonzalez

slow cooker vegan baked potato soup After seeing my coworker Heather's Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna slow cooker attempt last week, I was immediately inspired to make a healthy recipe as well. But when I was  looking through some of Family Circle's many great vegetarian slow cooker recipes, nothing was really calling out to me. It was the first cold and rainy day of the Fall season and... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, Slow Cooker Chronicles

What We’re Eating: Rigatoni ala Carbonara

Monday, September 26th, 2011
by Michael Tyrrell

What We’re Eating: Rigatoni ala Carbonara If under the threat of torture, I had to pick one pasta that was my absolute favorite, it would have to be anything carbonara. Normally it is made with guanciale ( un-smoked bacon made from pig cheeks or jowls - sounds appetizing -No?). Not that easy to find but at times I do have some stashed in the freezer. I always combine with some regular... Read More >

Categories: Columns, Food & Recipes, What We're Eating

The Heat is On: A Plan to Lower Energy Costs

Friday, September 23rd, 2011
by familycircle

The Heat is On: A Plan to Lower Energy Costs Sustainable Living Guest Blogger: Kate Ruffing I don't know what the weather is like in your neck of the woods right now, but our summer disappeared in 24 hours.  Suddenly the days are cooler, leaves are changing colors, sweaters are being pulled out from deep closet recesses, and nothing signals the coming of winter than when the furnace suddenly kicks on. As my husband and I... Read More >

Categories: Home, Sustainable Living

Freebies & Deals: Free Museum Admission, Coffee, Discounted Pet Products and More

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
by Heather Eng

cat Our roundup of great freebies, deals and coupons from around the web: Need to stock up on goodies for your cat or dog? PetSmart is is offering 15% off your entire purchase September 22-25. -- via Coupon Geek Get... Read More >

Categories: Freebies & Deals

Your Slow Cooker Questions, Answered

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
by Heather Eng

Michael-Tyrrell Yesterday Michael Tyrrell, our resident slow cooker expert and associate food editor, joined you, our readers, on Facebook for a live chat about slow cooking. Between him and all of you, lots of great tips were shared. In case you missed it, a transcript of the Q&A is... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, Slow Cooker Chronicles