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Reader’s Question: What to do with Mint?

July 27, 2014 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 5 Comments

It’s time for a reader’s question: Dear Frugal Upstate, We have a good sized patch of mint that my husband is determined to mow down.  It seems like such a waste–I’d rather pick it and put it to use before he mows, but I’m not really sure what to do with it.  How can I… Keep Reading

Reader’s Question: Fragrance for Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent

April 3, 2014 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Dear Frugal Upstate, Do you have a homemade liquid laundry soap recipe with scents? I was buying some from a person who was making this.  She had many  different scents.  That lady is now pregnant and can’t make the soap until her baby is born so I need to make my own.  I haven’t been… Keep Reading

Reader’s Question: What do I do with Bell Pepper that’s about to go bad?

February 26, 2014 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

Dear Frugal Upstate, Good morning! I need some advice. I have several bell peppers that are close to going bad, but I won’t be home to cook dinner tonight or tomorrow. Is there a way to preserve them? Macey What a good question.  I really find it frustrating when food spoils and has to be… Keep Reading

Reader’s Question: Can you use “carving” pumpkins for cooking and dehydrating?

November 14, 2013 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

Dear Frugal Upstate, I was looking at your How to Dehydrate Pumpkins post and was wondering–do you have to use pie pumpkins or can you use uncarved pumpkins from Halloween? Britty That’s a good question Britty! The short answer is yes, you can use an uncarved Halloween pumpkin, but the flavor might not be very… Keep Reading

Reader’s Question: How Long to Dehydrate?

March 21, 2013 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Dear Frugal Upstate I LOVE all the information you’ve been posting on dehydrating! I tried dehydrating bags of mixed veggies this week (to save freezer space and make them last longer), and I wasn’t sure about how long to dry them. They are teeny tiny when done, right? Can you dry them too much? I… Keep Reading

Reader’s Question: Are Ball & Kerr the Only Source of Safe Canning Recipes?

January 13, 2013 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 5 Comments

Dear Frugal Upstate, I am trying to learn about canning. I called our local home economist and she told me not to try any recipes except for what is in the current Ball or Kerr canning books. Does that mean I can’t use recipes from any other source? Do you have any sources where I… Keep Reading

Reader’s Question: Why so much Walmart?

October 5, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

Hi Frugal Upstate! I really enjoy your blog. Your thoughts on gardening, your frugal lifestyle ideas, and your take on things can be helpful and even inspirational. Lately, though, the blog feels a little….Walmart heavy. And while I can appreciate some of the bargains they offer as much as the next gal, (and I know… Keep Reading

Reader’s Question: Storing Rice and Bulk Goods

September 13, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 8 Comments

Dear Frugal Upstate, How do you store your rice? I am always tempted to buy a big bag at SAMs or Costco because of the great cost per pound–but I’m afraid it will go bad before I had a chance to use it up. What about other bulk foods?  I would love to know how… Keep Reading

Reader’s Question: Forgot to Process Canned Figs

August 15, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Dear Frugal Upstate I am in a real pickle.  Yesterday i put up 16 jars of figs, boiled the lids and jars, filled them, but did not water bath them.  Can I do that today or is it too late.  I am so upset, I guess i was tired and didn’t follow through. Please advise,… Keep Reading

Reader’s Question: Water Boiling Off While Canning

August 10, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Dear Frugal Upstate, I am new to canning and processed cherries in quarts.   While I was processing the water boiled out of the canner and even though I started out with 2″ of water I ended up with only 1/4 in. over the jars after processing.  The jars are sealed.  Are they safe?  What is… Keep Reading

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About Frugal Upstate

I’m Jenn –an Upstate NY wife, mom, blogger and veteran. I talk very fast, read constantly, take on too much and make plenty of mistakes. I’m a real person, not perfection. I love to talk about the frugal lifestyle, “Village Homesteading”, living a more sustainable lifestyle and being prepared for all the curves life throws at you.

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