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Category Archives: Frugal Food
Poverty Vs. Living Below Your Means
I struggled to come up with a title for this post, nothing seemed to accurately sum up what I’m trying to say and the direction I hope I head with this post. I fretted for too long, so am going to … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Budget, Frugal Food, Frugal Living, Frugal Parenting, Lessons Learned, Oh so Blessed
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Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients 1 cup butter (at room temp) 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup rolled oats 2 Tbsp wheat germ 3/4 cups coconut 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Food, Recipe
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Lazy Man/Poor Man Cabbage Rolls
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
Posted in Frugal Food, Recipe
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Ten Reasons To Eat Organic Dairy & Meat
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
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Five Day Menu Plan
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
Posted in Frugal Food, Meal Planning, Recipe
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Financially Savvy Fridays
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
Healthier Peanut Butter Crackle Top Cookies
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
Posted in Frugal Food, Recipe
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Blueberries Galore
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
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Simple Meals
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
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