When the economy goes sour people naturally look for ways to economize. For most families, one of the earliest places they look is the food budget. Fortunately, saving money in that area does not require sacrificing nutrition, taste, or even quantity. Several avenues for saving on overall grocery bill expenses have been around for many […]
When it comes to fruit and vegetables, meal planning is key. You can save a lot of money buying fresh but if you don’t keep on top of things then what you buy can quickly turn and you just end up throwing cash in the bin. Deciding how much to buy can be a precise […]
Let me begin by stating I could probably live the rest of my life without ever eating another sweet. While I do enjoy them on occasion, they are not what I crave when I actually crave something. My downfall has always been salty/crunchy. And nothing, I mean absolutely nothing, satisfies that craving better than sitting […]
Got Summer Squash? Are you in the never-ending battle of looking for new ways to use them? Me, too. Give these little guys a try before summer ends. Mr. Foodie grew up eating something similar and, in full disclosure, he enjoyed these much more than I did. There is absolutely nothing wrong with them. I […]
Ok, seriously? Smoked Gouda? In case you didn’t hear that the first time let me repeat myself. Smoked Gouda. There’s NO WAY this recipe could be bad. Unfortunately, it’s another night time kitchen shot and the only thing bad about this recipe are the photos. And ok, so it’s not my most frugal meal but it’s […]