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I understand the value of a home freezer for gardeners, hunters, and homesteaders that live out back of beyond but for most of us it’s just another form of waste. Growing up we had an enormous chest freezer that was filled to the brim with garden vegetables, venison, day old bread, etc…. We...

Seal the stained CorningWare in a plastic bag with a 1/2 cup of old fashioned clear ammonia and let it sit for a couple days. Wash in warm sudsy water with a scrubber sponge and the funk should come off easily. If you have trouble in the grooves and odd spots try a plastic bread clip as a...

I’ve seen those and wondered if they are seasoned or if they have a neutral flavor. I was thinking about them as a dessert cup.

Barilla whole grain thin spaghetti topped with leftover asparagus and grated cheese. 🐷🐷🐷

That one basic method is great for making an endless number of inexpensive pasta meals by changing up the pasta and highlighting different fresh, frozen, or leftover vegetables.

Thanks, the article has some great tips and reminders. I’ve been trying to use up all of the odd bottles of condiments, pickles, olives, etc… that tend to accumulate and then, the most difficult part, not replace them! A weekly clean out the fridge day is helpful in using up the odds and ends...

Before we had a freestanding home freezer we rented a drawer/locker in a local freezer plant.

Two more thoughts on this. Don’t set a dollar amount when attempting to determine how low you can go. If you set a $5.00 limit you will tend to manage to that limit when in fact the minimum could be much lower. Managing and shopping to a $5.00 limit for each meal is much more difficult than...

I would have cut my losses and ordered a pizza. 😉 Next year skip the chef and bid on the dishwasher. 🤭

So many variables! Even with today’s higher prices you can fill people up with fairly inexpensive meals but their health may suffer over an extended period of time. Start with something basic like, dry beans, rice, pasta, oatmeal, flour, cornmeal, eggs, etc… and build around it with an...

Sadly, we live in a world where the shipping cost on many items exceeds the value of the item itself.

Mine is named Dave! 🤭

I’ve never done it but I believe that is one method. You can also buy it in many grocery stores.

The idea reminds me of the old caramel recipes where you submerged an unopened can of sweetened condensed milk in a pan of water and let it simmer for several hours. https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/caramel-sweetened-condensed-milk/9005d4ff-d063-43da-9fc6-509cc50ae771 I wonder if you could...

I’m not familiar with browned or toasted cream but this article is quite detailed. https://www.seriouseats.com/toasted-cream

Interesting. This is the closest thing that I came across o. Google. https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/recipes/tamarillos-in-star-anise-syrup-with-vanilla-ice-cream-20111019-29ue6.html Most of the recipes are for more savory chutneys, marinades, etc…

Another easy country style topper is creamed corn. 🌽 You can use your imagination and still maintain the spirit of Eggs Benedict. The base can be a toaster waffle, toast, a split corn muffin etc… Topped with any type of meat and any style of eggs, sauce, cheese, etc… This time of year Eggs...

That looks delicious! In this area gnocchetti sardi is usually served with onion, peas, and grated cheese. Thank you for these quick, easy, inexpensive meal ideas!!!

I had to look it up too! It looks delicious and would be wonderful in late summer when there is an abundance of fresh tomatoes. My family’s simple sauce was based on Marcella Hazon’s recipe. 2 cups peeled and roughly chopped fresh tomatoes with their juice or a 16-28 can of good quality...

German bologna and American cheese on a whole wheat bulky roll with celery and carrot sticks on the side. Running low on treats, starting to panic. 😱 I need to make a Wegman’s run! 🤭

I’m a fan of the convenience of Tide pods and prefer the versions that contain febreeze. Yes, the scent is strong and lasting. I haven’t tried the various Tide free and gentle pods that claim to contain no added perfumes and fragrances. Be sure to check the Tide website for a coupon!

Remember department store charge-a-plates? In 1974 President Ford signed the Equal Credit Opportunity Act that became effective in 1975. 2024 is the 50th Anniversary of a Woman being able to get a Credit Card WITHOUT the Signature of a MAN! LET THAT SINK IN!

The kitchen wall phones with a tangled 10’ cord were a big step forward for busy homemakers and teenagers looking for a bit of privacy. 🤭

A cheeseburger with the works and the last big fat crunchy Claussen dill pickle. Two, dry as dust, Voortman zero sugar added chocolate chip cookies and a small glass of ice cold almond milk for afters.

I still use margarine and the evil Crisco for some baking because they give a different result than butter. “Everything in moderation, including moderation.” - Oscar Wilde