I'm cheap. I like to eat.
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 […]
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 […]
A good fettuccine alfredo is a dish every home cook should have in their arsenal. You can whip it up in a handful of minutes and please everyone; hungry husbands and picky kids alike. Now, the secret to a good alfredo lies in the simplicity of the dish. I have […]
This rich soup is warming from the inside, out and perfect for a mid-winter meal! Full of spice and flavour, Zippy Tomato & Tortellini Soup is not your average tomato soup! Well, we are officially in the dead of winter. When the wind-chill is -36, your furnace hasn’t had a break […]
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!
