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  My grocery budget is $330 each month for a family of four – two adults and two kids. This frugal budget includes food, toiletries, household items as well as health & beauty products. Today marks the end of April.    ...

Sofitel Manila, a dreamy place to go to when in the Philippines. I've recommended this to some of my foreign friends; and even local ones. They all say the same thing after the experience, with the luxurious accommodations and the gorgeous food from...

It's time for a Fiesta! Today (September 16th) is Mexican Independence Day and we're celebrating #SundaySupper style! Now, when most people think 'Mexican' they automatically jump to burritos, quesadillas and the like, but my mind goes straight to...

A bowl of steaming greens in a creamy roux is what warms my soul. As the warm days seep away, an array of cool-weather greens comprise a magical soup with a name that I love to say out loud with Southern attitude: Gumbo Z'Herbes. The "Z" slides into...

How would you like to get all of the great flavors of TexMex cuisine in one warm, hearty, satisfying bowl?  "Yes, I'd like that"-is what I answered to this question that I asked myself the other day.  With the kids back at school, that'll happen to you...