A cheaper alternative to canned pumpkin is to buy a fresh pumpkin and make your own puree. Not only will it cost less, it will be fresher. Homemade pumpkin puree can be frozen and used later. Buy a big pumpkin to use, and you'll have a whole … [Read more...]
Bananas Gone Bad? Bake Banana Bread!
If you're like me, you have good intentions when buying produce. We always intend to eat everything we buy, but sometimes things spoil before we can eat them up. The nice thing about bananas (besides their price tag) is that even when they get … [Read more...]
Don’t Throw Away the Pickle Juice! Repurposing Leftovers
Don't throw away the pickle juice! In this video, I show viewers how to re-use and repurpose some common leftovers you'd normally throw away. Plus, I'll show you some cute things you can do with leftover food packaging. These tips are from my … [Read more...]
Herbed Butter for Sweet Corn
Herbed Butter for Corn on the Cob 1 stick butter 1/3 C. chopped fresh basil 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 C. shredded Parmesan Soften butter and blend the ingredients together. Brush butter on corn as you're grilling it, and again after it's … [Read more...]
Too Many Tomatoes? Make Bruschetta!
Here's a tasty (yet frugal) favorite that is a perfect way to use up the tomatoes in your garden. We love it on top of garlic toast as an appetizer, or on grilled chicken breasts. Bruschetta 8 Roma tomatoes, diced 1/2 C. chopped basil 1/4 C. … [Read more...]