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Instant Bargains: Simple Gnocchi Recipe

April 20, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 5 Comments

Look out Rachael Ray, there's a pre-teen who wants your job! My daughter, Sydney, loves to cook. She was recently paging through my book, Instant Bargains: 600+ Ways to Shrink Your Grocery Bills and … [Read more...]

Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade Soft Pretzels

April 16, 2011 by Susie Chadwick 3 Comments

If you had a cook, what would you have her make? What labor- or time-intensive dishes do you love but don't have the energy or time to make from scratch yourself? My answer is easy - soft pretzels … [Read more...]

Homemade Cascarones: Confetti Eggs for Easter

April 8, 2011 by Susie Chadwick 1 Comment

Have you ever heard of cascarones? This Mexican tradition involves crushing a confetti-filled egg over someone's head to celebrate. They are used for birthdays, weddings, and of course, Easter! This … [Read more...]

Marshmallow Peeps Crafts: Bird Nest Rice Krispy Treats

March 28, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 4 Comments

If you've been following Mommysavers for a while, you probably know that I get excited when Marshmallow Peep Season returns. I'm not particularly fond of how Peeps taste, but I think they're really … [Read more...]

Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade Hummus and Pita Bread

February 7, 2011 by Susie Chadwick 2 Comments

The first step to making hummus from scratch in India is figuring out how to cook dry beans. This was my third attempt, and this time it turned out great! Here's what I did: Soak dried beans … [Read more...]