Ginger Martin’s Blog

You know the saying, “If your grandmother didn’t eat it, then you shouldn’t either”.  I think it is great advice.  Although there are probably some fat filled recipes grandma did make, I think the point is to really get in the kitchen and learn how to cook healthy meals from scratch.  And perhaps make grandma’s recipes […]

I am a garage sale junkie.  I love going to them (even if I never buy anything) and I love having my own garage sales.  I usually have one every three or four years.  It’s just enough time to let more stuff accumulate and for everyone who shopped at my previous sale to forget what […]

I have a small garden and lots of things are ready or almost ready to harvest, including cucumbers.  Whether you like to grow your own vegetables or shop for the best selection at your local Copps or Pick N Save, I think it’s important to keep the way you prepare and eat them interesting.  Vegetables are the […]

I’ll admit it.  I am hooking on cooking shows.  There’s something relaxing about watching other people do all the cooking.  Plus, I literally learn something new each time I watch a cooking show and try to utilize those tips whenever I can.  I’ve learned cool ways to squeeze a lemon so you don’t get seeds in your recipe.  I’ve learned new ways […]

I’m one of those people who suffer from Mosquitoitis.  Really.  It’s a thing.  It’s also known as Skeeter Syndrome and I have it.  When mosquitoes bite me it usually takes 18-24 hours before I notice any symptoms.  But when the symptoms do occur they are much more severe than a slightly itchy pink welt.  The […]

As we get closer to the height of summer vegetable harvest I’m excited to try new recipes where I can use what I’ve grown.  Onions, scallions, zucchini and summer squash are all things I can go pick from my backyard and the rest of the ingredients I’ll get at my local Copps.  To make this recipe even […]

I like to host backyard parties during the summer.  I invite people over to play croquet and ladder golf and hang out by the fire pit.  I’m pretty busy with mowing the lawn and cleaning the porch and setting up chairs that I don’t have time to prepare food for all my friends so I […]

Every time I go to the grocery store I like to check the bottom of the receipt where it says, “You saved *X* amount with us today”.  It kind of gives me a thrill to know I did some smart shopping.  I try to buy items that are store specials and store brands like Roundy’s.  […]

I am very into gardening and I’m growing some of my own vegetables this year.  But when I want to make something that calls for veggies I don’t have I head into Copps to pick up what I need.  I know their produce is always going to be super fresh.  For this recipe I’m going […]

I knew it would happen.  One day I would wake up and suddenly have the responsibility of taking care of my aging parents.  That day is here.  I know most everyone has to go through this and now it is my turn.  Recently my dad fell and broke his hip.  He is now in a […]