I recently learned that granola is a 3.7 billion commodity. If you buy grocery store granola and want to lower your food budget, granola is very easy to make and its ingredients cost a fraction of the cost of packaged granola.  My recipe takes ten minutes of active work, thirty minutes in the oven, and... Read More The post Making Granola is easier (and cheaper) than you think appeared first on Fool a Carnivore ..read more

I took the Dry January challenge and have found that eliminating all alcohol from my life has been far easier than cutting back or drinking moderately.  I’ve also found so many unexpected benefits for my health – like deep restful sleep, improved digestion, and a clear mind – that I’m honestly weighing when (or whether)... Read More The post Can Dry January Lead to Damp February? appeared first on Fool a Carnivore ..read more

Celebration Roast by Field Roast is a welcome addition to your holiday table . . . with a few simple tweaks that can take it from good to great!  This year I spread my Savory Dry Rub on the oiled surface of the Roast before putting it in the oven – which dramatically improved its... Read More The post My Savory Dry Rub Adds Zing to Celebration Roast appeared first on Fool a Carnivore ..read more

For the past two years, I’ve been obsessed with Fly By Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp. But last night was the first time I used Fly By Jing Chili Crisp Vin as a marinade for Gardein Lightly Seasoned Chick’n Scallopini.  Not counting the marinating time (roughly two hours in the fridge, during which I also cooked... Read More The post Chili Crisp Chick’n Scallopini appeared first on Fool a Carnivore ..read more

Sugar Snap Peas are one of my favorite spring vegetables. Paired with leeks, purple scallions, orange and yellow peppers, Meyer lemon, and Gardein Meatless Chick’n Strips, they produced a bright and colorful dinner that was a snap to make. (Pardon the pun!) Sugar snap peas take only a few minutes to prepare, but “stringing them”... Read More The post Lemony Sugar Snap Pea Pappardelle – the Perfect Springtime Pasta! appeared first on Fool a Carnivore ..read more

I’d like to share some of the things I learned during a recent three week trip to Northern Italy.  We visited two dozen restaurants in Milan, on the Ligurian coast, and in the Piedmont region.  While some of these tips seem obvious in retrospect, I didn’t find any books or articles that clued me in... Read More The post Italian Restaurant Etiquette 101 appeared first on Fool a Carnivore ..read more

Long time, no blog.  The reason is our March trip to Milan (in the Lombardy region), Rapallo (in Liguria), The Laghne (Piedmont wine country), and the unbelievable amount of planning involved with making that trip happen.  (Did I mention that I was also trying to learn at least a modicum of Italian via Rosetta Stone?) ... Read More The post Vegetarian Travel in Northern Italy appeared first on Fool a Carnivore ..read more

My slow cooker gets a lot of use during the winter months. But sometimes I don’t have the time to prep early in the day and am scrambling to come up with a quick dinner that I can have on the table in 20-30 minutes. That’s when an old standby like Gardein’s Chick’n Scallopini comes... Read More The post Quick Chick’n Piccata for Two with Fruity Brussels Sprouts appeared first on Fool a Carnivore ..read more

As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, I’m so grateful for the creative idea sent by one of my readers on how to improve my Old Bay inspired Quorn  Meatless Turkey-Style Roast from a few Thanksgivings ago.  She suggested that instead of using a plain balsamic vinegar, I change up the recipe with a fruit-based balsamic, like fig.... Read More The post Amazing Glaze and Marinade – A Better Way to Prepare Quorn Meatless Turkey Roast for Thanksgiving appeared first on Fool a Carnivore ..read more

As the days get cooler, nothing tastes (and smells) better than a hearty stew or soup simmering all day in my slow cooker.  Lentil soup has long been one of my favorites, and I’m sharing a simple recipe that I’ve made since my teens.  Lentils are inexpensive, nutritious, high in protein and fiber, and have... Read More The post Hearty Lentil Soup with Sausage and Kale appeared first on Fool a Carnivore ..read more