If you’ve read my about page then you already know that I have always been fascinated with studying consumer behavior. So much so, that I earned my bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Communications. Go Badgers!Although, I applied my knowledge to many of my own…
I know that figuring out what to eat after having surgery can be confusing. Your doctor may have told you about what foods you shouldn’t eat, but what should you eat?We’ve all read books that talk about eating ice cream or jello after getting tonsils…
Okay, I’ll admit it, I’m a nerd for food science. I love learning about all of the amazing food options we have these days (don’t even get me started on molecular gastronomy). So when I learned that not all dried food is the same I…
When looking to save money, I think one of the best places to start is your grocery bill. Unlike many other fixed expenses, shopping wisely for food and including bulk groceries has the potential of saving you hundreds of dollars each month. Shopping in bulk and…
When I first heard of Thrive Market I wondered “What is Thrive Market?” “Why should I pay for another food membership?” and of course “How much does it cost?” (Pretty much everything you’d want to learn in a Thrive Market review.)Although it has been around…
One of the most common pieces of advice about travelling is to live like a local. There is no better way to do that than by grocery shopping in local markets and stores. But living like a local comes with a price because grocery shopping…
If you took a peek in your pantry right now, would you have enough food to sustain your family through a natural disaster? I’m not talking about Oreos and baked beans. I’m talking about real quality emergency food to feed everyone in your house for…
A common misconception is that all frozen dinners are bad for you, which leads some people to think frozen fruits and vegetables might not be high in nutritional value either. In reality, freezing doesn’t have nearly as big of an impact on food’s nutritional value…