I'm cheap. I like to eat.
Hey guys! As you may know, I have been having a bit of a hard time around the kitchen lately. I broke a finger playing attempting to play football and now my index finger is in a splint. Fun! While it gets easier and easier to manage everyday, I wanted […]
Tamarind Chutney is the sweet and tangy dipping sauce that often accompanies Indian snack foods and appetizers like Pakoras and Samosas. This recipe is highly customizable! It also makes an affordable and thoughtful gift for foodie friends. You know what I love about going out for Indian cuisine? Tamarind Chutney. […]
I was going to have a lovely post about saving money on date nights and how food always seems to play a central role in keeping fun in our marriage but… I broke a finger and typing is a cruel activity now that my pointer finger is in a splint. I […]
Starting in the fall of 2015, two of my best friends and I went out for a monthly brunch. We tried new local restaurants, drove to the States for a classic (and very underwhelming) pancake feast and returned to old favourite digs for tried-and-true breakfast classics. The brunches usually ended in […]
Happy Hallowe’en! To celebrate this occasion, I, along with some fellow Food Bloggers, decided to create a dinner party fit for the season. We created a lovely themed Harry Potter feast that would put the food served at Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington’s Death Day to shame (although, really, any food would do so). My contribution? […]
Okay, I have a problem. I have an insatiable love for chocolate… I can’t hide from it, so I have full-on embraced my problem. Take the other night for example, on a whim I made a chocolate-y, caramel-y Turtle Cheesecake. It was wonderful and glorious and everything perfect. It was also completely devoured […]
Looking for the perfect potluck accompaniment? Look no further! These Sweet and Sour Meatballs can be made ahead and easily transported to your party destination. Better yet, these are affordable to make and sure to be a hit! Makes a great main served alongside rice and green beans. We are […]
I used to be picky. And when I say picky I mean, really picky. Thankfully, along the years my tastes have changed, developed and matured. It’s only in the last 8-ish years I have enjoyed steak, learned to appreciate the flavours an onion can bring to a dish and discovered how enjoyable […]
What is it about food that brings together family and friends? The older I get the more I realize just how much relationships and food go hand-in-hand. Currently, my social gatherings are more centered around food than ever before. I honestly cannot think of an occasion with friends and family that […]
Hi! I'm Amanda: the smiling face behind Peppers & Pennies. I develop budget friendly recipes that are sure to please. I'd love for you to try 'em out for your family and friends. Cheers!
