Delayed crockpots and Timers
Posted in: Cooking Tags: delayed crock pot timer, slow cooker timer, timers for lights
Do you love your slow cooker but wish it had a timed or delayed feature? Save yourself some money. A timer might be your answer! A friend put me onto this frugal tip when I mentioned I wanted a crockpot with a delayed feature. BUY A TIMER! Okay, I didn’t know they made timers […]
Making it work when I work
Posted in: Cooking Tags: hamburger recipes, meatball recipes, money saving recipes, prep ahead meals, saving money on meals, time saving recipes
Save money and time by prepping meal ingredients ahead of time. You can prep and freeze hamburger in any number of ways that can speed up work night meals.
The Aprons in my life
There used to be a time when aprons were a necessity and acceptable wear for women in the home. Aprons protected the clothing underneath from all matter of kitchen messes and dirt (from little hands and trips to the garden). Aprons were also used by quite a few men like blacksmiths, farriers and butchers. […]
‘Tis Soup and Stew Season!
Posted in: Cooking, General Tags: fresh bread, frugal cooking, how to make soup, recreate leftovers
I love fall and winter for so many reasons. Winter gives me permission to stay inside and enjoy the pleasures of quilting and crafting. It also leads me to the kitchen and tummy warming pleasures of soups and stews. I love the aroma wafting out of the kitchen as a stew simmers on the stove […]
Casserole Wars
My husband is very very good about frugality. He goes along with most things without complaint. He comes up with a lot of frugal finds on his own. He seems to get as much of a kick out of frugality as I do, and he definitely likes the results – especially the “more money stays […]
Great granola!
I love granola. I love it with milk poured over it and I love it sprinkled over my homemade vanilla yogurt. My middle son loves to sprinkle it over whatever cereal he’s eating to give it extra crunch. He actually loves to sit with a bowl and snack on the granola chunks as is. What […]
Homemade Vanilla
Posted in: Cooking, General Tags: frugal families, frugal gourmet, homemade, how to make vanilla extract
I can’t easily think of one thing I do that yields such delicious, gourmet results with the least amount of effort as when I make home made vanilla extract. I used to buy my vanilla extract from a reputable herb and spice company and I loved their vanilla but when the cost of their vanilla […]
Rhubarb!!!!!
My rhubarb is coming up! It’s actually been coming up for a few weeks now and it’s finally tall enough to begin harvesting. “> Last year I found a fantastic book at the bookstore at Sturbridge Village (OSV.org) entitled, “The Joy of Rhubarb” by Theresa Millang. She has recipes from sweet to savory, sauces to […]
Easy Artisan Bread
Easy, no-knead artisan bread has been all the rage. Mother Earth News and other magazines have touted the nearly effortless, tasty results. I was intrigued. I already make our bread but it tends to be a traditional white sandwich style bread. My boys have recently begun to enjoy the tasty, chewy, rustic type artisan breaks […]
Thanksgiving Leftover Makeover
Posted in: Cooking Tags: how to use up leftover turkey, leftover turkey recipe, Thanksgiving leftovers
I love Thanksgiving leftovers. I cook extra just for the leftovers but the family does like me making over the leftovers. Here are a few of my fast, easy Thanksgiving leftover makeovers. Turkey Tacos Just take diced/shredded turkey and use it in place of hamburger. You can use store bought taco seasoning or make your […]