I need to know how to dry pumpkin and acorn squash seeds to use in my garden next year! 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 readingI was told to use a couple of drops of bleach in a old milk jug to save water and to keep it from going”skunky” after just a short time.We tend to lose power in my neck of the woods and I don’t want to spend money on bottled water or have to replace the […]
Continue readingOctober 21st 2009 Editorial Hi there… it’s another cold morning here in the south, which isn’t usually a problem, except for the fact that we just found out that our heat isn’t working. It should be fixed in the next few days and in the meantime we’re making do with thick socks and some blankets […]
Continue readingI love crockpot cooking, but the one thing I struggled with for quite some time, is that I simply wouldn’t think about it ahead of time. Around 3pm it would occur to me that a particular meal would have been perfect for crockpot cooking. Unfortunately by then it was usually to late. Over the years […]
Continue readingI thought I’d share some quick and easy crockpot recipes with you. The term may be a little misleading though. While they don’t necessarily cook very quickly (nothing in a crockpot does), they are fast and simple to put together. Then just leave the actual cooking to your slowcooker. What I like about the recipes […]
Continue readingQuick Dinner 1 lb smoked sausage or smoked Keilbasa—or brats—or sliced sausage in less amount—bias cut 2 sweet potatoes sliced ½ “ thick 2 apples cut in wedges ¼ cup orange juice 1 tbsp sugar 1 tsbp cinnamon The recipe reads: Quick sauté the sausage And add the rest….simmer for 30 minutes Serve with really […]
Continue readingAlways rinse bacon under cold water before frying, it will reduce the amount the bacon shrinks when you cook it. Highly Recommended – Penny Pinching Mama Find out how Jill Cooper lived on $500 per month. This e-book is filled with over 500 practical, everyday ideas to help anyone stretch a small income. Get your […]
Continue readingThis is unbelievable! The main ingredient in this extremely healthy smoothie is SPINACH and my kids (girls aged 2 and four) go crazy for it. I ask them if they like spinach and they scream “Yeah”. Even my very pick husband like it, so much that I grew spinach in my garden this year… 1 […]
Continue readingI am looking for a recipe for a cake that included mashed potatoes and cocoa I think. It was light brown and very moist. The frosting involved cooking flour and water and was very fluffy. It was a favorite in my mom’s family and I cannot find the recipe anywhere. Thanks! Disclosure: Some of the […]
Continue readingMy son is getting married (not the first time) and he wants me to make the wedding cake. Dose any one have a great recipe? I sure would appreciate. 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 […]
Continue readingHi! I found a vegetarian gluten ham recipe on this site a couple years ago, and loved it. It became a tradition for my kids and I on the holidays, and when I went to find it over Easter, the recipe was gone. Sadly, I never saved the recipe, just the link. Is there any […]
Continue readingCan’t find French Apple Pie like I had as a child. It was a regular apple pie except the filling had raisins and it tasted like a touch of nutmeg or allspice. After baking, the top pie crust was glazed with a powdered sugar icing that had some spice in it. Thanks for helping me […]
Continue readingI wanted to preserve my mother-in-laws handwritten recipes. First started scanning them into my computer. Then, decided to use my digital camera instead. Just lay the recipe card on the table and snap a picture. After downloading the pictures to the computer, you can rename them by the name of the recipe. You can even […]
Continue readingI’m looking for a easy recipie for carmel turtle candy. I know it might not be “frugal” but it would make wonderful Christmas gifts and I’m just craving them and can’t afford the store bought ones. Help!!!!! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will […]
Continue readingI`m looking for a recipe for candy using canned frosting. I saw it either on Sadra Lee`s Semi Homemade or from a Heloise hint. Can anyone help? Please 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 […]
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