Category Archives: Frugal Food

Lazy Man/Poor Man Cabbage Rolls

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

This is a great, frugal family meal after a long day, especially when the evenings cool down! Ingredients 1/2 medium cabbage Meat layer: 1 1/4 lb ground beef, 1/4 c grated onion, 1 egg beaten, 1/2 c uncooked rice, 1 … Continue reading →

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Ten Reasons To Eat Organic Dairy & Meat

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

Firstly last night 240 organic peaches were delivered to the house, not for me, but I do know what they cost. In the UK, at the cheapest rate I’ve ever seen them they would work out to about £70 ($110). Guess … Continue reading →

Posted in Eco Living, Frugal Food, Meal Planning | 9 Comments

Five Day Menu Plan

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

This week, I’m focusing on a bit of detoxing, so food should be interesting! Breakfasts: Yogurt with cut up pears, blueberries, dried cranberries, almonds & peanut butter, with a spinach smoothie x 2 Blueberry smoothie with rye toast & almond butter x 1 … Continue reading →

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Financially Savvy Fridays

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

My frugal tip for today is to always take the time to freezer cook & bake. It can be as little as 3 hours once every other week or even once a month. When you first begin start small, be … Continue reading →

Posted in 100 Ways To Save Money, Baking Day, Frugal Food, Frugal Parenting, Organization | 13 Comments

Healthier Peanut Butter Crackle Top Cookies

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

You will need: 3/4 cup margarine 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg, slightly beaten 3/4 cup peanut butter 1 tsp vanilla 2/3 cup all purpose flour 2/3 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Blueberries Galore

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

Photo credit – Melystu There are 29 pounds worth of blueberries sitting in the kitchen, any ideas/recipes/suggestions as to what to do with them? Right now, I’m just eating them fresh from the basket…

Posted in Frugal Food, Frugal Living | 21 Comments

Simple Meals

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

Photo Credit mnapoleon I’ve noticed, as I begin to transition to the 40 degree temperatures with no air conditioning, that my body has naturally craved very simple meals. Last night we had steamed broccoli with grated cheese on top, 7 almonds and … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Food, In The Kitchen | 3 Comments

Weekly Menu Plan

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

This week, the menu plan is… Breakfasts Yoghurt mess – yoghurt with raspberries, grapefruit, almond butter, honey & seed mix x 4 Pancakes with lemon & sugar and baked beans x 2 Marmite on toast x 1 Lunches Pitta bread dipped in … Continue reading →

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100 Ways To Save Money Part VII

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

For tips 1-60, please see this post! 61.  Don’t discount using a travel agent! For my stopover en route from volunteering overseas I looked at expedia, lastminute, laterooms and hote websites directly, I also phoned an independent travel agent! My … Continue reading →

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One Hundred Ways To Save Money Part IV

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

For Part I (1-10) of this series see here, part II (11-20) of this series see here and part III (21-30) of this series see here! 31. Nominate two days a week as your vegetarian days! 32. Plan a weekly menu – … Continue reading →

Posted in 100 Ways To Save Money, Frugal Food, Frugal Living | 10 Comments