I have another free report for you today. A few weeks ago I got together with 7 friends who also blog and share frugal advice. We each contributed a chapter to the report you can download below. Christine Steendahl shared some menu planning tips. Crystal Collins explains how you can eat organic on a budget. […]
Continue reading3 acorn squashes, halved, seeded, and washed well 2 Tbsp butter, melted 6 Tbsp butter 1 onion, chopped 1 cup minced celery 1/2 tsp EACH dried sage, parsley, thyme, and oregano 2 Tbsp chopped parsley 5 cups bread cubes or packaged stuffing Place 6 squash halves into a large shallow baking dish. Pierce insides with […]
Continue readingHappy Monday Morning! I put together a short report for you called Canning 101. It goes over the basics of canning and is a great introduction if you’ve been thinking about giving canning a try. You can download it here: Canning 101 (pdf) As always you are welcome to share this free resource with family […]
Continue readingAs my husband and I don’t have any children, we go through food much more slowly than most families. We do some shopping at Costco, but the large quantities can sometimes be problematic, especially with fresh produce, and I’m sure this happens to many people: you don’t get the fruit/veggies eaten before they start to […]
Continue readingI am in search of the perfect biscuit recipe, one that is light and fluffy and not flat like an english muffin. I have tried several and i suppose i am just not that good at making biscuits! On the other hand the recipe for homemade bread that i got from HBHW was awesome! Turned […]
Continue readingHello, I’m not looking for a recipe, but a link to the page about different ways to make your grocery shopping list (there’s an example about boiling chicken and adding taco seasoning with rice and broccoli). Thanks! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will […]
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3 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 Tb cinnamon 1 cup butter, softened 1 ts salt 1 ts baking soda 1 ts vanilla 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk (see below if you don’t have buttermilk) Get out a large bowl and a small bowl. In the large bowl, mix flour, […]
Continue reading8 chicken thighs, skinned 1 Tb vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1/2 ts turmeric 1/4 ts cinnamon 1/8 ts red pepper 4 whole cloves 2 bay leaves 4 cups chicken stock (you may want to add a cube of bouillon for richer flavor) 1 16 oz can whole tomatoes, […]
Continue readingThis is a recipe from my ebook Canning Made Simple. I thought I’d share it with you here so you can get started learning how to can with a simple recipe that’s perfect for this time of year. Enjoy! 1 quart cranberries 1 cup water 2 cups sugar This is a hot pack recipe made […]
Continue readingI love steel cut oats, you can buy them in bulk bins at health stores and make super cheap breakfasts with them. However, I do not have 40 minutes to cook them in the morning! I set up my crock pot, and put a smaller dish inside (its my husband’s grandmother’s white Pyrex, very sturdy!) […]
Continue reading2 pkgs active dry yeast (the .25 ounce size) 1/2 cup water, warmed to 110 to 115 degrees, use thermometer to test 1 1/4 cups butternut squash puree 1 cup milk, warmed to 110 to 115 degrees, use thermometer to test 2 eggs, beaten 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp […]
Continue reading1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground allspice 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1 cup butternut squash puree 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup chopped […]
Continue readingPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds and thread-like substance. Rub cut edge with vegetable oil and put squash, cut side down, on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees until squash is soft, approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the […]
Continue readingMany foods are great for canning, but not all foods. There are some food items that don’t come out very well, and there are some that simply are not safe to preserve by canning. Let’s look at some of the do’s and don’ts when choosing foods to can. Not All Foods Can Be Canned The […]
Continue readingOur local Mennonite market has a big sale at the end of the season and sells off everything very cheaply. Most of it tends to be winter squashes. I need suggestions on how to use these other than baked with butter and either sugar or salt & pepper. Disclosure: Some of the links below are […]
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