If you are looking to save money on eggs, consider purchasing small eggs in quantities of 2.5 dozen or more. The small eggs can be used in place of large eggs in most recipes. They will keep well in the refrigerator as well. If you you really want to go all out and purchase larger [...]
Even though (most) recipes call for large eggs, that size is not usually necessary. You can get away with using a medium or a small egg in place of a large one most of the time. EX: If a recipe calls for 3 large eggs, try using 3 small. This can save you money on [...]
Food prices just keep going up, and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight to these increases. While grocery shopping the other day, my sister mentioned that her coffee went up $3.00 since the last time she purchased it. The vanilla wafers I used to get for a treat has gone up more [...]
I have a few days left before I go grocery shopping, and am using up things to make room for what I need to purchase. I have $10.00 set aside for if I need to pick a few things up to make what food is left stretch, but there is not a lot left this [...]
Apple droppings are the apples that drop from apple trees. These can be found in orchards, sometimes cheaper than those you would pick from the trees. You may have a neighbor who lets you pick them up off their lawn for free. Or they may be given away at food cupboards. No matter how you [...]
There are five fruits that are generally cheaper than others in our area. These fruits are the basis for many recipes and snacks within our home. While the prices have gone up over the last few years on each of these, they are still more affordable than many other fruits. For the purpose of this [...]
By Sheila Buck Food banks supply low-income families with the food they need to survive. The National Food Bank, also known as, Feeding America, works with several other local food banks to make sure that families stay fed and children stay healthy. The National Food Bank and the smaller food banks share a close relationship, [...]
I had mentioned that I was creating and eCookBook of the recipes on this site. In truth, I am creating more than one. Once the eCookBooks have begun to be published, I will be taking the recipes that are featured in them off the site. I am doing this to free up space for new [...]
By Sheila Buck WIC is a federal nutrition program that helps pregnant and nursing moms, as well as, infants and children up to age five. This program helps families to meet their children’s nutritional needs, and offers other services. Listed below are some helpful facts about the WIC program . This program offers nutritional information [...]
By Sheila Buck A soup kitchen is a place where food is served to the hungry for free or for a low price. These kitchens are usually open on week days, but not on weekends. The staff is usually made up of volunteers. They set up the tables and chairs, cook the meals and clean [...]
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