Make a Nature Display Go for a nature walk and collect items like leaves, twigs, flowers, rocks, and acorns. When you get home, take a shallow box (a cereal box works well) and cover with plain white paper, or the paper of a brown grocery bag. … [Read more...]
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Frugal Foreigner: Indian Biryani Recipe
I've had a few requests for Indian recipes. I've had a hard time figuring them out because no one measures, or writes anything down. I watched very carefully a few times while my house helper made biryani and now I can pass this recipe on to … [Read more...]
Have Brown Bananas? Here’s an Easy Recipe for Banana Bread
Bananas are one of my favorite frugal foods, but despite my best attempts to eat them before they become overripe, I usually end up with brown bananas at least once or twice a month. Luckily, I have an easy recipe for banana bread that was passed … [Read more...]
Copycat Recipe: The Cheesecake Factory’s Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes
The Cheesecake Factory is my favorite "nice" restaurant to eat at. It's pretty expensive, so we don't go often, but when we do I always order the same thing - the Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes. It's on the appetizer menu, but I order it as my entrée, … [Read more...]
Muffin Tin Monday: Mellow Yellow
Continuing with our rainbow theme, this week's Muffin Tin Meal was all about the color Yellow! Maggie got really into this. When I asked her what foods were yellow, she opened the fridge and started calling things out. Cheese! (not dyed orange … [Read more...]
Thankgiving Leftovers: Turkey Recipes
The holidays may be over, but you still have turkey in the fridge. Turn it into something new and exciting with these tips from our members have contributed over the years. For even more great tips and ideas, visit our discussion on how members use … [Read more...]