February 27, 2016

Chicken seems to be our go to meat these days. The kids love it, and since it cooks quickly and...

September 25, 2014

Cool fall nights are the perfect time to have warm comforting meals. Sometimes the most simple...

January 22, 2014

Make these homemade pocket sandwiches once every couple of weeks, and have fast, delicious lunches...

January 5, 2014
Chili

I love chili! My favorite way to cook it is in the crockpot, so the house smells scrumptious all...

August 21, 2013
Whoopie Pie

My first experience with this regional treat was a checkout counter in southern Maine. I am not...

July 26, 2013
My Stove

Not to belabor the point, but it is hot and we all still have to eat. How in the world can we keep...

November 7, 2012

With all the talk about budgeting and making ends meet, I thought it would be helpful to show some...

October 12, 2012

Talk about frugal, all good cooks know that they flavor is in the bones. This video shows how to...

August 2, 2012
Homemade Tofu

  I (Amy) don't remember when I started making my own soy milk and tofu. I think it was...

April 21, 2012

  We love this recipe for Hearty Beans, because it works as a filling meal unto itself....

February 21, 2012
Caramelized Tofu

Are you looking for a hearty dish, that is still meat free? Check out this Caramelized Tofu With...

October 18, 2011
Croutons

Make these croutons, and keep them in the pantry to use when you need them. Never buy expensive...

October 10, 2011

Saving money is easier when you can make a few key items in bulk, and have them on hand throughout...

September 9, 2011
Pantry

Now, you have rice, beans, flour and margarine. The next time you have a few dollars (5 dollars or...

August 28, 2011
Lemon balm soda

I am cutting back the herbs for the final time this year, and that means a boatload of lemon balm....

August 5, 2011
Hot peppers

What do you do when the garden gives you hot peppers? Make hot sauce of course!  In our house...

July 28, 2011
Homemade Croutons

What the heck is thrifty and more important, what is exciting about croutons?  I make our...

July 23, 2011
biscuits

When I lived in a cabin without electricity, I used to make biscuits in my wood cookstove. Never...

July 23, 2011
tortillas

For my birthday tomorrow, my family got me a tortilla press and comal! I suppose it is a gift that...

July 14, 2011

Leftovers. The word alone can clear out my family from the table faster than anything else - except...

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