Buying store brand products is a good way to save money, and I've found five Kroger brand foods that are every bit as good as their name brand counterparts. I consider myself pretty thrifty, but I'll only buy a store brand if it's comparable in quality to its more expensive competition; I won't buy something I don't like just to save a bit of money.Swiss easy beef stew Chard is a root vegetable primarily grown for the shiny green leaves. The stalks are slightly bitter at maturity, but lose the bitterness as cooked. Young leaves are great when used raw in salads. It looks quite a bit like spinach, and indeed cooks down like spinach. It is a member of the beet family. Chard is one of the Slow Foods. The nutritional value is incredibly high.Cooking once and eating twice is my motto. With a large crockpot full of chili, roast beef, or spaghetti, I have lunches for the next few days. Also, with large portions, I can put a couple servings in the freezer for nights when we need a meal in a hurry. Avoiding a quick stop at the grocery store always saves money; you'd be surprised how many items you buy on impulse. This simple beef stew method of cooking large portions can save any family a lot of money each month on the grocery budget.Here's to brightening our days with well-balanced meals so we can be refreshed with each meal and get a decent night's sleep! Yes, we'll keep hoping this day will come, right? Well, it takes much dedication and motivation to get on a healthy diet and remain on it. Alas, it need not be boring to eat healthy! Get creative!And of course there are some healthy fish recipes. This month there is the Best Grilled Salmon Recipe with a Teriyaki Sauce. Now, this is where the plan gets clever. You can make a double quantity of the Garlic Mash Potato Recipe. Use it with Sausages one night, then combine it with a little extra salmon to make a delicious Salmon Patties Recipe and finally, you can use it to make Potato Leek Soup. The family will never guess that they are eating the same recipe three completely different ways!Figure out what absolutely needs to be done. This list usually involves feeding, changing, the baby, playing with the baby. it also means doing baby;s laundry and other laundry. keeping household areas clean for baby. It could also mean cleaning, doing the bills, shopping and cooking.I love beef stew and it is not always possible for me to find the time to make this delicious dish from scratch. When I spotted Dinty Moore Microwave Bowls Beef Stew, it seemed to offer me a good solution for having quick and easy beef in slow cooker on hand for a quick lunch or dinner. I decided to purchase this product. Here is what I discovered!Treat yourself to a small adventure in the bulk section of a health foods store or a spice store. Look at the colors and textures of the herbs and spices. For any that look interesting, open the canister and take a whiff of the fragrance (but not too close and avoid breathing into or near the contents!) See if a couple options don't call out for experimentation.The simple beef stew and dumplings casual, clean, and inviting, and our service was great. After walking all over Dublin, our experience at the Bull & Castle was a wonderful way to relax and unwind for a few hours.