Wedding cakes purchased commercially are very expensive, and seem like an easy DIY “cheat” for many brides (or their thrifty mothers). Having been there and done that, I’d caution that making – let alone decorating – your own wedding cake is not for the faint of heart. Baking is a passion of mine, and icing […]
Home Canned Peaches
Start With Small, Fresh PeachesIdeally, the peaches will be picked right off the tree. More realistically, they will be purchased at a farmer’s market or the local grocery store. Be sure they are fully ripe, but still fairly firm. The heat of processing the peaches will cause them to soften. To can peaches whole, the […]
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 […]
Salmonella Poisoning, Pets and Your Family
Contamination, or at least the potential for contamination, with Salmonella is a frequent cause for concern with both pet foods and human food products. Several recent pet food recalls have occurred due to the threat of contamination with Salmonella. Historically, these types of recalls are not uncommon. Recently, a study published in Pediactrics magazine (September […]
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 […]
A Review of Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrates by Sally Fallon
I hesitate to call this book a cookbook, although it is marketed as such and includes over 700 recipes. It could accurately be called a textbook or a book that presents a different way of thinking about nutrition. It is filled with tidbits of knowledge about how we ate before the Industrial Revolution and why […]
How to Plan and Host an Easy and Delicious Potato Bar Party
A potato bar with hot baked potatoes and varied toppings makes for a fun party buffet where guests can help themselves to what they like. You can also make a potato bar at home, quickly and easily.
