I received A White House Garden Cookbook, expecting to find it stuffed with recipes from the men and women of the White House itself – perhaps a hearty roasted vegetable dish by Martha Washington, or some elegant canapes Jackie Kennedy used to make.
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce for the Freezer
Looking for a quick and easy homemade spaghetti sauce recipe that freezes well and tastes great? This is my modified version of a recipe I found in a freezer cookbook. I use it often when I’m freezer cooking for my family.
How to Get Out of a Cooking Rut
I love cooking- always have. In fact, I very nearly became a chef, veering off-course at the last moment to do a far less practical English degree. I read cooking blogs; I head for the cooking section at the library every month; and I’m locally famous for my chocolate mousse. Cooking is my thing. Even […]
Planning Your Freezer Cooking Menu
Freezer cooking is a method of preparing meals or other foods and storing them in your freezer for future use. We’ve talked a little about the advantages of freezer cooking and using your meals to bless your family and others in need. Let’s talk about actually planning your freezer cooking menu. This is especially good […]
Conquer Fall Madness With Simple Menu Plans plus Giveaway!
Christine Steendahl “The Menu Mom” has been helping busy families with menu planning since 2005. Her focus is on down-home easy to make meals the entire family will enjoy. You can find her at The Menu Mom, on Facebook , in the Blog Frog Community and on twitter @themenumom. The leaves are turning beautiful colors, […]
Using Your Frugality to Bless Others
Recently, after finishing up an article on the advantages of freezer cooking, I got to thinking that I forgot to mention one of the most important advantages: blessing others with your freezer meals. In fact, we can use all our frugal methods to help others when we see a need in our family or community. […]
Five Advantages of Freezer Cooking
Freezer cooking is a popular topic on a number of blogs lately, and to the beginner, it can seem a bit overwhelming and maybe even a bit of overkill. Freezer cooking is a great way to stock up your freezer with pre-made meals so you can grab something out on the fly. I’ve come to […]
The Expanding Egg Recall, Salmonella and Your Eggs
Early this week, lab tests confirmed a strain of salmonella enteritidis in eggs sold by Wright County Egg in Iowa. As of Friday, a total of a half-billion eggs had been recalled in a nationwide campaign to rid food service companies and grocery stores of the tainted food. The most recent farm involved is Iowa […]
Fun Ways to Get Your Child to Eat Vegetables
Does the bowl of cooked vegetables you put on the table for supper elicit groans from your children? If given a choice, would they rather eat a serving of spinach or a pail of candy? (I think you know the answer.) If that’s the case, you’re not alone. While we know vegetables are packed with […]
Review of Farm Rich Cheese Sticks
Who doesn’t like mozzarella sticks? Crunchy on the outside, hot and cheesy on the inside, they’re my favorite appetizer. But I can’t always make it to an Applebee’s when I need my fix. That’s why I was excited to try Farm Rich Cheese Sticks. And I have to say I was impressed! Here’s my review […]
Taming the Snack Monster – Getting Your Kids to Eat Healthier Snacks
We have often heard that our child’s diet and activity (or lack thereof) contributes to the current US weight problem in children. In 2008, it was estimated that between 16 and 33 percent of American children were obese.1 But many of us haven’t considered how snacking can add to the health challenges our children face. […]
How to Make Homemade Dry Mixes
Have you ever found yourself needing a last-minute breakfast for your family or dessert for a party but lacking the time to make it from scratch? With homemade make-ahead mixes, your problem is solved. Not only are these dry mixes frugal, they are time-saving and much tastier than boxed mixes from the grocery store. They […]
