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Dill Pickles Recipe
I would like to find a recipe for dill pickles that are made 1 jar at a time. This is good when your cucumbers are ripening a few at a time. Thank you, Mary Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission […]
Continue readingHomemade Noodles
Homemade noodles: I triple the ingredients and freeze two portions. Enjoy! These noodles are a standby in our house. They are hearty, filling and very versatile. I use them as a side dish, in soups and in casseroles. I hope you enjoy them as much we do. 2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1/2 […]
Continue readingMacaroni and Tomatoes
I don’t know how much more frugal you can get than this, and it’s one of my most favorite comfort foods. Boil macaroni as directed on the package. Drain. Add a can of crushed tomatoes. That’s it for the basics. I like to add salt, pepper and butter to mine when it’s done cooking. I […]
Continue readingEgg Gravy
My grandmother and grandfather make egg gravy. I have always loved it on a biscuit. I have asked my grandmother how to make it, but she can’t tell me because she doesn’t measure, she … just makes it. Does anyone have an actual recipe for this? I am a measuring girl, I need details. Disclosure: […]
Continue readingMexican Stew & Rice
1 lb. package stew meat, roll in flour, salt/pepper and brown. Turn down to simmer, add two cans of Mexican stewed tomatoes. Simmer for 1 hour. Serve over rice with parmesan cheese. Serves 4 Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission […]
Continue readingHamburger Corn Casserole
This is a simple recipe and only takes one pan. Here is what you need: 1 lb hamburger 1 green bell pepper diced 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce 1 small bag frozen corn 1 cup minute rice chilli powder to taste 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup water In […]
Continue readingEasy White Sauce Mix
Keep this white sauce mix on hand for easy Macaroni and Cheese! White Sauce Mix 2 cups instant nonfat dry milk 1 cup flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 cup butter, margarine or shortening In a large bowl mix well dry milk, flour and salt. With pastry blender or 2 knives cut in butter until […]
Continue readingExtend Your Butter
I live here in Benin and real butter here is shiped in from France. some time ago it became quite expensive so i decided to find another thing to use as butter but at the same time i like the taste of butter and the margerine here tastes like strawberry. so i took a block […]
Continue readingMichigan Pasty
I’m looking for a pasty recipe just like the ones I had when I was in Michigan. I’m living in the South now and have not been to Michigan in years. If I mention the word “pasty” here, people don’t know what I’m talking about. Must…have…pasty….PLEASE! I think I’m homesick. Disclosure: Some of the links […]
Continue readingMake Your Electric Dryer More Efficient
I have found a way to make our electric dryer a bit more efficient and it doesn’t need to run as long to dry a load of clothes … when you are drying towels and after they are done, keep one dry hot one in the dryer and toss your next load of clothes in […]
Continue readingSweet Tea in a Jiffy
To make fast Iced Tea or Sweet Tea. Follow this tip. Put 13 Tea Bags (For Four Quarts, 6 or 7 for two quarts) into the basket of your Coffee Maker. Brew as for a pot of Coffee. When finished Brewing Pour into a Four Quart Pitcher (Or two quart if using less bags) and […]
Continue readingPickled Sliced Jalapenos
Looking for an easy recipe to make sliced jalapenos like to put on nachos. Kathy Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue readingClothes Pin Bags Pattern
I am in search of a pattern for a clothespin bag like my Grandma and later, my Mother had that looks like a little dress!!! would love to recreate the memory!!!! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click […]
Continue readingBreakfast Dishes
I am looking for quick, easy, and healthy breakfast dishes for a large family. We tho’t of egg casserole, but we’d like to have a variety. Thank you! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make […]
Continue readingFrugal Definition – What Does It Mean To Live Frugally
What does it mean to be frugal? Here’s a definition by Merriam Webster Online: Frugal – characterized by or reflecting economy in the use of resources (…from Latin frugalis virtuous…) For me being frugal and living frugally is all about the choices I make. It isn’t just saving as much as I can on every […]
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