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I'm Frugal Trenches (no, not my real name!) a lover of natural, simple and frugal living! I use this space and my camera to document a beautiful, purposeful, downshifted and abundant life! Life is not always simple (oh how I wish it was!) but it is always rich and I hope this space demonstrates beauty and joy!
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Category Archives: Menu Plan
Menu Plan Monday – Family Edition
Last nights dinner - veggie thai green curry, rice, cashew salad, avocado & cucumber! My first six weeks of motherhood included a scary food bill, I tried not to let it bother me because as I’ve mentioned before, my focus was on … Continue reading →
Menu Plan Monday
Last week I was more organized in the kitchen than I’ve been in months, in fact probably since the big move 9 months ago. The success was (I think) due to very specific goals, as well as a new schedule … Continue reading →
Menu Plan Monday
As I begin my Beans & Rice {aka extreme frugality} budget, one of the ways I can control my variable expenses is to carefully monitor what I eat and what recipes I’m making. I eventually plan to cost up all … Continue reading →
Posted in Beans and Rice Budget, Frugal Food, Meal Planning, Menu Plan
Frugal Menu Plan
I’m beginning what you’d call a rice & beans budget this week, I will be blogging a lot more about it soon. In the meantime, this week I need to ensure I not only eat healthy & nourish my body … Continue reading →
Menu Plan Monday
I made some major mistakes with my food this weekend, not realizing spelt contains gluten I ate it Friday, Saturday & Sunday - not a good choice. Add to that a walk in the cold on Friday & Saturday and a resurfacing allergy to corn, plus … Continue reading →
Menu Plan Monday & Humane Eating Month
As a FYI, I had a few emails asking if we could delay humane & ethical eating month due to New Year parties and so I’ve moved it to February! I’ll do a post about the plan soon! The Menu … Continue reading →
Posted in Friday Finds, Menu Plan
Menu Plan Monday
Breakfasts Yoghurt with oatmeal, dried cranberries, almonds & fruit x 4 Raisin cinnamon bread with almond butter, apple x 2 Fasting x 1 Lunches Salmon, slouvaki style bowtie pasta with peas, spinach salad Lentil dahl with whole wheat pita, carrot & … Continue reading →
Posted in Frugal Food, Menu Plan
Good Eats This Week
Breakfasts Leftover Texan toast, home fries & local bacon Messy madness - 2 tablespoons of yoghurt, 7 almonds, 2 teaspoons of purred prunes, dried cranberries, 1 teaspoon of almond butter, 7 grapes, 2 tablespoons of self canned fruit (apple sauce, pear sauce … Continue reading →
Menu Plan – Vacationing To Health Style
I read a yahoo article this morning about what 10 foods you should avoid, I only really eat one of the aforementioned foods, and while that isn’t “too bad” I really want to be more purposeful with what I eat. … Continue reading →
Weekly Menu Plan
Breakfasts: Greek yoghurt mixed with peanut butter, grapefruit, grapes & seed mix x 4 Fruit salad and edam cheese (not together) with cashew nuts x 2 Fasting one day Lunches Homemade soup with salad x 2 Beans on toast & … Continue reading →
