You EAT them. I’ve only been sprouting beans for a few months now. The first and easiest thing I did was to simply add them as an additonal vegetable in asian recipes (or rather psuedo asian recipes) that I already make. So, if I’m making a stirfry or curry, in go the sprouts. I also… Keep Reading
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Canning for Victory — Vintage Videos for TV Thursday
Today I’ve chosen a vintage video on canning to share. Those of you who have followed Frugal Upstate for a while know I’m kind of a food preservation junkie. I not only do I love to try new recipes and share all about various food preservation methods with folks (canning, freezing, dehydrating, fermenting. . .you… Keep Reading
A Step Saving Kitchen from 1949 — TV Thursday
Most of you who have followed this blog for years know that I am a huge reader. Over time I realize that my taste has turned from fiction to more practical and historical topics. I especially enjoy learning about the past–not just “history” as it is taught in the schools, but the “domestic history” of… Keep Reading
Benefits of BioChar in the Garden
This post is sponsored by Arborjet’s Dirt on Dirt Community. The hottest and newest thing in gardening is actually something ancient-Biochar! So what is biochar, where did it come from, and why is it good for your garden? At its simplest, biochar is charcoal. Yup, similar to the stuff folks use in their grills. There… Keep Reading
The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross — TV Thursday
I think you have to be of a certain age to have grown up with a knowledge of Bob Ross and his white guy afro on PBS. There is just something about his soothing voice and quiet ways. . .if you were flipping through channels and came across him painting his “Happy Clouds” you just… Keep Reading
Star Wars The Force Awakens — A Simple Party
Who went to see the movie “Star Wars–The Force Awakens” in the theater? We did! We took the whole family all the way up to Syracuse NY (an hour away) during the holiday break just to see it on the big, IMAX screen. It was a great time–even Princess (who never really paid attention when… Keep Reading
Dealing with Rosacea (plus care package giveaway!)
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Prosacea for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. One day, about two years ago, I looked in the mirror and realized “Dang. I have Rosacea.” I had grown up knowing what rosacea is because my mom has it. She had a redness or ruddiness… Keep Reading
How to Start Your Own Seeds
We are starting to have the first signs of spring here in Upstate New York. Warm afternoons where you can skip the hat and gloves, or even (*gasp*) go outside without a coat occasionally. Sure–we could still get a snowstorm or two, and I wouldn’t unpack my Capri’s just yet. . . but it’s starting… Keep Reading
Quick Tip: How to glue odd shapes
I always like to try to repair an item if possible before replacing it. Why shell out your hard earned cash for something new? That’s why you see me talking about mending and repairs here on Frugal Upstate–it’s one of the basic mindsets and skills a person striving to lead a more frugal live can… Keep Reading
Book Review: Too Many Tomatoes
Recently I was perusing the cookbook section of a used bookstore (cookbooks are my kryptonite) which had a really nice used cookbook section. At this point in my life I have a LOT of cookbooks, so when I buy a new one it has to either be of historic interest (I love OLD cookbooks) or… Keep Reading
