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
Meal Plan 9/10
This week is the first full week of school, and let me tell you. . . I need a meal plan! And actually, although it’s Wednesday and I’m just posting it I have actually been following it all week. I have a lot going on this week, and a lot to consider: 1. We have… Keep Reading
A Few Random Thoughts on Food
Well, I know it’s time for my meal plan (especially since I didn’t publish one last week), I’ve got a couple of sponsored posts to get done and a lot of topics I really want to cover with you all–but I’ve also got 2 ladies showing up in about 15 minutes for a big spaghetti… Keep Reading
Meal Plan 8/27
All at once the garden decided to start really producing. The zucchini, beans and tomatoes all are going nuts at the same time. That means I’m spending long days in the garden harvesting and then in the kitchen processing. It seems like every day supper time just sneaks up on me. But on to what’… Keep Reading
Multiply Your Harvest: Broccoli Side Shoots
Here’s a fun tip about broccoli for new gardeners. I always thought that broccoli seemed like a waste of space in the vegetable garden. Sure-it’s tasty. I love broccoli as a vegetable. But it takes a big huge plant to make one “head” of broccoli–in a space I could have planted 8 or 10 carrots… Keep Reading
Meal Plan 8/21
Summer is winding to a close, but I still have a few weeks left to enjoy with the kiddos. Menu planning continues to keep me on track. Here are my considerations this week: 1. On Monday we had a kids birthday party barbeque to attend for supper. On Tuesday Yankee Bill has a dinner meeting,… Keep Reading
Meal Plan 8/14
This week is going to be a bit discombobulated. Two of my sisters, and two kiddos are visiting–so my mom is coming up and my brother will be spending more time over here. They are showing up most likely on Thursday, although it could be really late on Wednesday. And if it is Thursday it… Keep Reading
Meal Plan 8/6
Last week got a little squirrelly at the end, but I did manage to stick pretty closely to my plan–I think Saturday was the only day we really veered from it. That’s pretty good considering the unexpectedly hot weather that makes me cringe when I think of cooking and the general for the “lose-y goose-y”… Keep Reading
Quick Tip: Breakfast Rice
A famous frugal quote from the Great Depression was “Use it up, Wear it Out, Make it do…or Do without”. And that’s certainly the case with frugal cooking. I just hate throwing out leftovers. So here’s a unique breakfast “leftover” idea–Breakfast Rice. Here in the US we eat oatmeal, cream of wheat (farina) and grits… Keep Reading
Meal Plan 7/31
It’s just about August. How can that be? This week is pretty light on the external commitments, which is good. But the garden is starting to produce more and more, berry picking season locally is in full swing and the kiddos are out of summer camp and in my hair! This is what I… Keep Reading
