Food Insecurity is hunger. I suppose food insecurity sounds politically correct. But, why do we need a word like hunger to sound politically correct? Do we not want the people who are hungry to feel bad about being hungry? I’m torn. I want people that need help to be able to ask for resources to… Continue reading Home Cooking as a Humanitarian Act

And you probably feel the same way I do! I had a great 3 day get-away to my nieces wedding reception in rockin’ Caldwell, Idaho. The night I got there it had barely cooled down from 108 degrees. Thank God for air conditioning, in the car and house. It was a beautiful party with lots… Continue reading My Vacation Wasn’t Long Enough

It’s hot everywhere. Iced coffee seems to be the go-to drink among many of us, morning, noon and night! It’s decadent (very much so depending on the time of day) and it’s uplifting. Let’s not forget it is caffeinated (by choice). Having worked as a barrista, I’ve known about cold brewing for several years, but, only… Continue reading Cold Brew Convert

Home cooking has been making a comeback. In the effort to end childhood obesity, there is the “Fight to End Childhood Obesity”. At the same time we have “No Kid Hungry”, an ongoing effort to end hunger in America, a very serious problem. How did we get to this place? On one hand we have an obesity… Continue reading Be Pro-Cooking!

Making home cooking a priority in your life takes some work. It takes some getting used to. And once you get to this point you’ll feel good about thinking ahead and taking the time to be prepared. You’ll be prepared to cook and to eat. Yesterday, I took the time to cook my lunch meals… Continue reading The Art & Joy of Taking the Time

Baking bread today! It’s one of my favorite things to do – love the smell and love, love love fresh baked bread. This recipe is a new one; it’s close to the one I normally use, so I decided to give it a try. Talk about easy!! No excuses for anyone anymore – From the… Continue reading Baking and Breaking Bread!

How much should a person spend on food each month? Good question. Finding a budget that is workable for you and your family is strictly up to you and your habits and considers these factors, as well: Where you live.Where you shop.How much you make.What you want to spend.What you want to eat.What are your savings… Continue reading Setting A Food Budget

I just read a great article on the Huffington Post. Kitchen scraps are a big deal. We do spend a lot of our money on food, so these ideas make perfect sense. Ways to make use of every single scrap is utterly a talent. Here are some I learned and some I know and some I… Continue reading Kitchen Scraps

Habits can change, once we have the desire to do it. And once we see what we’ve been doing. Retrospection is the key to gaining perspective and doing something differently. Some days I find myself eating and picking or piece-mealing after I’ve cooked something like a loaf of bread or cookies or a pasta dish.… Continue reading Mindless Eating vs. Mindful Eating

Notice the new face of Inspired Home Cooking. Less complicated and streamlined so the page is easier to read. I figured with two years under my belt, 300 blog posts (I can’t believe it, either), and a book to boot I needed to refresh the face of my blog. But, I’m not done yet – a… Continue reading Celebrating 300 Blog Posts!!

Although, the weather is still a bit unpredictable, I’m pretty sure the heat’s coming. As far as cooking goes, that can mean a different take on how you cook your meals. Using a barbecue is a sure bet in the summertime. Using a microwave or toaster oven are, also, great alternatives. Eating salads and stove-top… Continue reading Slow Cooking is Hot Right Now