contributed by Michaela Rodriguez Genetically modified foods have been in grocery stores for about 15 years now. They have been scientifically engineered to look, grow, taste or decomposed in a certain way. Though research hasn’t shown any negative consequences yet, we have no way of knowing what ingesting all of these foods will do to [...]
contributed by Kate Taylor Shopping at a farmer’s market is a great way to buy fresh organic food. Not only is it healthier, but it can be much cheaper than buying produce in the grocery store. Plus, you’re supporting your community! Check out these tips for making the most of your trip to the local [...]
Contributed by Tyler Barry. With all of the controversy surrounding conventional farming and meat production, many are starting to question whether or not more natural ways of doing things are better. Organic food production has risen over the last few years and as a result, we are able to buy fresh, delicious foods without all [...]
contributed by Debra Johnson Food prices are skyrocketing right now, making grocery shopping an ever-increasing expense each week and month. However since it’s pretty much a fixed and unavoidable cost in most people’s budgets it’s important to find different ways to cut back on spending without cutting back on your meals. And while there are [...]
Contributed by Sheila Buck My children and I love taco shell treats. My oldest brother taught me how to make them when I was about 15 years old. I sometimes make them as a snack while the boys and I watch movies together. Ingredients: Package of taco shells Can of re-fried beans Mozzarella cheese Salsa [...]
Guest Post by Heather Smith Cost-effective, healthy, and easy rarely go in the same sentence. In fact, healthy living often gets a bad rap for being expensive and difficult. But the truth is, it really couldn’t be easier, especially when you’re a member of a CSA. What is a CSA? CSA stands for Community [...]
On page 133 of Amy Dycyzynz book The Complete Tightwad Gazette, she discusses the art of leftover wizardry. This is an important concept when trying to live frugally. She mentions things like: Using leftovers for lunches. Keeping a soup container in the freezer. Pot luck nights. When freezing leftovers, I tend to do three things: Freeze [...]
I would like to share a way for each of you to help a child in New York who may otherwise go hungry. It pains most of us to see this happen to any child, so I wanted to share this opportunity as soon as I came across it. I know… you visit this blog [...]
This is simple. I crack an egg into a bowl, break the yolk and stir a couple of times, dump the egg into a snack size baggie, and gently squeeze out the air so I can seal the bag. I did this with the two dozen eggs, then put them all into a gallon size [...]
Fruit bowls are not difficult to make using a mid-size pumpkin, or even one a bit larger. These bowls, once dried some, will hold the fresh fruit for your Thanksgiving feast. Materials 1 pumpkin sharp knife large spoon fresh fruit, assorted varieties Cut the top off the pumpkin and discard. Scoop the insides of the [...]
Apple place markers are adorable and easy to make. A place marker simply allows you to put each person at a certain place at the Thanksgiving table. Materials 1 apple per person sharp knife spoon or scoop whole acorns or acorn tops (or a combination of both) 1 – 2”x1” piece of paper per person [...]
This centerpiece is not difficult to make using a mid-size pumpkin, or even one a bit larger. It can be placed on the dinner table. A second can be made to be used as a mantle decoration. Materials 1 pumpkin sharp knife large spoon organic potting soil fresh Marigold plants, assorted colors if desired Cut [...]
Mini pumpkin place markers are so cute and easy to make. A place marker simply allows you to put each person at a certain place at the Thanksgiving table. Materials 1 mini pumpkin per person sharp knife spoon or scoop whole acorns or acorn tops (or a combination of both) 1 – [...]
Mini gourd place markers are so easy to make. A place marker allows you to put each person at a certain place at the Thanksgiving table. Materials 1 mini gourd per person sharp knife spoon or scoop whole acorns or acorn tops (or a combination of both) 1 – 2”x1” piece of paper per person [...]
It’s finally the time when we can stop making our kids lunches 6 hours before they will actually get eaten and serve our kids a meal that’s fresh and warm, and not something served in slabs between two pieces of days old bread. Because who doesn’t love a gooey, smooshed soggy sandwich as a refreshing [...]
I used to love grilled cheese sandwiches, but didn’t want the added fat from the butter or margarine when cooking them once I decided to start losing weight. I therefore began baking my cheese sandwiches. By doing this, nothing need be spread on the bread slices. I simply slap the cheese, and meat if desired, [...]
If you are going to begin freezing your leftovers for later use, you will have decide how best to store the food that will be placed in the freezer. It is also necessary to do this when you decide to deliberately cook foods to store in the freezer. By planning the placement of food ahead [...]
There are a couple of methods for storing odds and ends when picking up after meals. Either method may be used with success, and will enable you to save a little money on your grocery bill each year. What are food odds and ends? Food odds and ends are simply the small amounts of food [...]
I have mentioned that the liquids leftover from making roasts may be used to make stocks and broths, but other liquids may also be saved and used when cooking. There really is no need to let these types of liquids go to waste. Consider, if you will, that many people must pay every time they [...]
There are a wide variety of things that you can do to make meal preparation easier. One way of accomplishing this task is to freeze chicken, prepared for later use. The chicken does not have to be pre-cooked to prepare it as per the directions in this short article, but it may be to make [...]
A guest article by Jocelyn Anne When it comes to the kitchen and food, it’s one of the toughest places to cut back. We have to eat, right? Of course. And, while there are many obvious things we all attempt to do, ie: buy only store brands, buy in bulk, make dishes with lots of [...]
Herbs are expensive to buy. When purchasing them dried in their little bottles or canisters, you do not know how old they are. When purchasing them organic and fresh, they are not always the freshest. You also cannot be sure that organic is truly organic. Growing herbs in your frugal garden is inexpensive, gives you [...]
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