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Meal ideas on a budget!

June 2nd, 2020

If you have children you have heard this statement many times: ”That’s for dinner, again!” It has become even worse during the Covid-19 pandemic. Meal planning which was always a challenge, has now became even more of a headache. As I drove past several fast food entities recently, I noticed that there were very long [...]

Healthy Meals on a Budget!

November 17th, 2016

Whether you have a family of four or one, meal preparations can be time consuming and expensive. Often consumers opt for fast food options which are not always the healthiest choices. Since you want to avoid paying exorbitant doctor’s fees, it is in your best interest to prepare your meals at home. Healthy food however, [...]

Are consumers being taken for a ride?

February 7th, 2015

Jamaica has changed in recent years. There is a fast paced quality of life that has been introduced especially in urban areas. People rush to and from their high pressure jobs and of course this frantic pace has affected how some families enjoy mealtimes. In many cases children are fed a diet high in fat [...]

Emergency Essentials

June 2nd, 2010

At any moment you could be stranded at home with no access to a store. That it is why I think it is important to have in your home a few basic food items that can take you through any emergency situation. In my opinion these are: flour/rice, crackers, tinned items, bread and milk. I [...]