In junction with my once a month shopping trip to the grocery store, I needed to work out a month of meals to make. This was actually pretty easy for me because we have a lot of the same meals from month to month. I usually try 2-3 new meals a month as well, but I don’t always get it done.From October 8th, when we went grocery shopping, this what I have made so far:Thursday: Frugal Refrigerator Clean-out FrittataFriday: Slow…
So when you have a lot of eggs that need to be used up, some vegetables in the fridge that needs to be used up, and need a quick meal, what do you do? You make Fritatta! I love frittata. I love saying the word frittata. So much fun! Below is a couple days worth of eggs. While I sell them or send home with the college kids some of the extras, we still have to step up and eat…
I have been thinking about healthy eating and diets a lot lately. I hate diets. I hate the idea of depriving myself of something that can be good for me if I eat in moderation and make wise choices. I have been following a modified low-carb diet lately because Rob needs to for his health and I know I need to cut out more sugar in my diet. However, I refuse to cut out any fruits or vegetables out of my…
Corned Beef Casserole is another childhood favorite of mine growing up. I make it now and then when I want comfort food. This is my mom’s recipe and I have no clue where she got it from.I also make it for St. Patrick’s Day since the traditional foods of St. Patrick’s Day does not thrill my kids at all.Everything in this recipe is food storage friendly and can be stored for at least 1-2 years. I know I appreciate having…
Homemade apple fritters are a family tradition. And no wonder! They are so good! My mom makes these every Christmas morning. She loves to tell the story about who used to make them and where the recipe came from. In fact, when I emailed her to ask her if I could share this recipe, she sent me this:“Your Great-Grandma Marie Jebsen Kopp made that recipe a family tradition using either apples or raisins. Your dad prefers the apple one so…
Every Sunday I will be posting a Sunday Savings on the Homestead. This posts will concentrate on one money saving thing you and I can do to save money for the week. Some will be easy, some will be be a bit difficult, and all will concentrate on one way to save money for the week. Please join me in trying to live a frugal life in 2015!I have been in a huge meal planning crunch lately. With junior high…