This week, Moms Talk Network is continuing our “Buzz a Mom” series. It’s a fun and unique way of learning about a blogging mom from the Moms Talk Network of blogs. If you would like extra exposure for your blogs, contact mom@momtalknetwork.com

This week’s featured mom is Alyssa Avant a Christian writer and speaker, blogger, podcaster, and business owner. Oh yeah, she’s a wife and mother in addition to all that! Needless to say, she has to be organized to juggle it all.

We interviewed her about how her planning and organizational skills have helped her to utilize coupons to trim the family food budget. Here’s what she had to share… [Read more...]

In the South, a “poor man’s dinner” consists of white beans (aka navy beans) and corn bread.  Beans are a staple in many cultures and provide an excellent source of protein.  However, for those of us who need a little meat to declare it a meal, I’ve added some hot sausage links to the dish.

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This is part of our new ‘Buzz a Mom‘ project at Mom’s Talk Network.

As a little girl, one my favorite things was to visit my Great-Grandma Woolem. Why? Well, Great Grandma showered us with her love through her food. I can remember helping her make biscuits (from scratch y’all) for breakfast and covering everything (myself, the table, the FLOOR) with flour. That mess was of no consequence to her! What mattered was that I was having fun and she was spending time with me.

Likewise, many of you have special childhood memories that revolve around the kitchen. This week, I interviewed Mary Lutz of ProVBS about her own special memories and here is what she had to share.

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A favorite at my house is Stuffed Bell Peppers. When you do ‘em right, they’re quite heavy on the fat and calories. So, I got creative and came up with a lighter version that is DIVINE!

What you’ll need:

6 Bell Peppers(more or less, depending on your family size): I use green b/c they’re a bit spicy. Choose one’s that aren’t TOO big, no blemishes and even bottoms so that they won’t fall over in the pan when stuffed.

Ground Chicken Breast: I get them at the grocery right next to the hamburger, but some places you may have to take a pack of chicken breasts over to the deli for grinding.

2 cups of brown rice: I use organic boil-in-the-bag rice. You can do this earlier in the day if you wish.

Onion, Garlic, Salt, Pepper to taste

Shredded Parmesan Cheese

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