Strawberry Salad

a handful of Romaine leaves

shredded carrots

a few big, sliced strawberries

 

I recently received some free produce that needs to be eaten soon, so I am experimenting with salad combinations.

Shannon

Frozen Grapes

In honor of my father, who passed away a couple of years ago:

 

Take the grapes, put them into a bag and freeze them.

When frozen, enjoy!

 

My nephew loves these.

Easy Zucchini Muffins

Consider that I buy things in bulk, this is a hard cost to figure out. I already have everything on hand, had it all throughout the winter. I also had picked up zucchini at the Farmer’s Market last year for very little money. So the cost here is not very much.

You will need:

2 c. flour (whole wheat is fine)

2 Tbsp. baking powder

1/3 c. sugar

1 Tbsp. cinnamon

3 Tbsp. margarine/butter

1 egg

3/4 to 1 c. milk

1 c. grated zucchini

1/2 c. chocolate chips (optional)

Mix everything together. Pour into greased muffin tin and sprinkle tops with sugar, or a sugar cinnamon mixture.

Bake at 350*

Makes: 12 muffins

Homemade Popsicles

It is very hot here in my little town today. I went to a friends birthday party, but haven’t done much else. I just got out of a cool shower, the heat is giving me a headache.

I was thinking that a cold popsicle would be nice, and I might have one in a few minutes. But I was thinking about how much I would like a homemade one, rather than one from the store. I won’t likely be able to afford any more from the store, so I will end up making my own.

I purchased a popsicle mold at the Family Dollar for a buck, and I have two old ones, so I will be able to make plenty.

All you have to do is make your drinks as usual, and use your drinks for the popsicles. So there is no extra cost. Rather than having the drink, pull a popsicle out sometimes. This can be pretty frugal.

You can make popsicles by simply making any of the drinks below and pouring them into molds, placing the molds into the freezer:

Iced tea (cheap brand)

Koo-laid (store brand)

Juice (store brand)

Lemonade (store brand)

Pink Lemonade (store brand)

Water (takes no prep)

Crystal Lite drinks (store brand)