Quick Tip: Drying Herbs
As the weather gets nicer, many people start wondering how they can save money on groceries while eating fresh foods. One thing is for certain, growing your own herbs will mean less money spent, and… More
View ArticleQuick Tip: What to do with all the Celery
Celery is a nutritious addition to the diet. As well as being used in one-pan-meals, casseroles, and soups, you can do other things with it. Use some of the stalks or the greens in salad… More
View ArticleFrugal Recipes Happenings – Summer 2020
It’s been a strange year. An off year. I know I’m not the only one feeling it. Everything has been so different. It’s only been recently that I have been going places (with mask and… More
View ArticleQuick Tip: Keeping Fresh Kale and Chard Longer
If you have a garden, or know someone who does who is willing to give up one or two each of chard and kale plants, then you can have these fresh into the new year.… More
View ArticleQuick Tip: Greens – Getting Them into Your Diet Painlessly
I like greens, somewhat. I like lettuces, just not the more bitter/peppery types. I like spinach. I can even handle kale, chard, and collards prepared in certain ways. Could I be better at eating...
View ArticleQuick Tip: Storing Collard Greens
Sometimes we receive greens and aren’t able to use them right off. We want to be able to keep them, though, to use when we can. (There’s no need to let them go to waste.)… More
View Article25 Kitchen Secrets All New Cooks Should Know
When I was in high school, we had Home Economics. We learned how to prepare a few things, one being a taco dinner that was mighty tasty, and the basics about baking and whatnot. Many… More
View Article5 Laws of Being a Frugal Kitchen Goddess
Being a Kitchen Goddess is one thing. Being a Frugal Kitchen Goddess is something else. I’m a Frugal Kitchen Goddess, and darn proud of it. How about you? In order to be a frugal Goddess… More
View ArticleApple-Maple Syrup
I’ve decided to experiment with syrups. I’m trying not to eat the typical syrups found at the store, preferring to use maple. A guest at the inn brought me fresh maple syrup last spring, made… More
View Article5 Ways to Spend Less on Food
It seems like every time I turn around my grocery bill is going up and I am left trying to figure out how to bring it back down. It’s mighty stressful sometimes. I don’t know… More
View ArticleSpend Wisely at the Grocery Store
Seems like the prices on so many things are going up, and I am trying to eat healthy on a budget that does not have a lot of leeway. How about you? Honestly, if it… More
View ArticleSetting Myself Up to Save More Money on Groceries
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, then you know I don’t have a real kitchen. I rent a room in a house, and my “kitchen” is situated the corner of the room.… More
View ArticleMy Movie Theater Trail Mix
I have diabetes. For the most part I have it under control. If I’m not careful, though, I can drive up my sugar and it can take time to get a handle on it again.… More
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