Start a Cooking Club: Cook Up Some Frugal Fun
Posted November 9, 2009 - 07:00 by Tisha Tolar
Slaving away in the kitchen may not be such a chore once you start your own cooking club.
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Carving a Pumpkin This Fall? Don't Throw Any of It Away!
Posted October 19, 2009 - 05:00 by Jeff Yeager
Americans buy more than one billion pounds of pumpkins at Halloween, and the vast majority of those end up in the trash. But at my house, we eat our jack-o-lantern, every last bit of it.
Gadzukes! 10 Ways to Use Up Your Zucchini Bounty
Posted August 28, 2009 - 01:48 by Max Wong
And by "bounty", I mean "curse". It’s the end of the summer. And once again you are suffering from that chronic malaise common to the home gardener: Zucchini Fatigue. Instead of dumping your overachieving produce in a blind rage, here are 10 ways to use 100% of your zucchini crop.
Tasty Treats to Make With Mulberries
Posted June 16, 2009 - 11:19 by Linsey Knerl
It’s one of my favorite times of year. The volunteer mulberry trees in my yard have begun popping with mulberries, and the kids have come inside from a morning out in the yard with purple mouths and sticky hands. Here are my favorite ways to put these unique berries to good use.
6 Unique Ways to Eat Watermelon
Posted May 24, 2009 - 08:50 by Linsey Knerl
It’s usually on sale from Memorial Day on, and this juicy, sticky fruit is a hit at BBQ’s. After the charm of slicing it into big triangles and eating it from the rind has worn off, however, what can you do with the jumbo treat? You’ll be surprised at these unique recipes, tips, and delights inspired by the watermelon.
Hit Up Your Grandma's Cookbooks for Frugal Cooking Ideas
Posted March 18, 2009 - 10:35 by Tisha Tolar
There are many families that share generational cooking traditions as a long standing family tradition. Since there are many families that are also feeling the pinch of the recession while still working hard to keep food on the table, now may be the perfect time to go back and look at grandma's recipes.
Cornmeal: Fresh Ideas for a Frugal Family Staple
Posted February 27, 2009 - 11:27 by Myscha Theriault
Looking for bulk buying opportunities that don't require a refrigerator or freezer? When it comes to affordability, cornmeal is tough to beat. Looking for some out of the box ways to incorporate this little thrift gem into your regular meal plans? I've got your back.
4 “Secret” Ingredients for More Delicious Dishes
Posted February 17, 2009 - 19:27 by Linsey Knerl
Stocking a pantry can involve using a template list for keeping what you need on hand. Flour, sugar, and butter – we’re all aware of their purpose. It's possible that you may want to deviate from your standard checklist of shopping items, however. Check out these four uniquely affordable ingredients that can covertly jazz up your dishes for mere pennies!
4 Meals You Can Make With Thanksgiving Leftovers
Posted November 25, 2008 - 12:50 by Thursday Bram
Every Thanksgiving, I plan my family's meal with the intention of having leftovers. It's not just a matter of avoiding waste, though. I've found that a lot of leftover meals _ including tasty turkey sandwiches and potato patties — are surprisingly cheap, especially when you factor in all the heavy work has already been done. Depending on how big your turkey is, though, you may want more than just one leftover option — after a few big Thanksgivings, I've come to the conclusion that every cook should have plenty of leftover options.
When Good Cakes Go Bad: A Cheat Sheet for the Uninspired
Posted October 6, 2008 - 06:54 by Linsey Knerl
I’m no cake professional. I can barely manage a Betty Crocker boxed mix with the fluffy frosting from a can. I appreciate all the hard work that goes into a professional piece (be it for weddings, birthdays, or that retirement party.) Check out my tips for faking cake proficiency, and see what happens when it all goes terribly wrong.
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