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Cedar Plank Grilling ~~ Shrimp and Queso Fresco

July 24, 2014 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Dinner just tastes better when it’s done on the grill–doesn’t it?  It seems simple–just light fire, add seasoned or marinated meat and go.  You can do that and wind up with a good meal–but with the appropriate equipment (like cedar planks) and a bit of technique you can create something truly exceptional. I was lucky… Keep Reading

Filed Under: Sponsored Tagged With: Fish and Seafood, grilling, meatless, recipe, Sponsored, walmart moms

Crockpot Jambalaya

October 14, 2010 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 3 Comments

Jambalaya is a traditional Louisiana Creole dish.  Of course, like many region dishes, it has a huge  number of variations.  The “typical” version contains one or two meats (chicken, seafood &/or sausage) rice, peppers & onions, along with a healthy helping of spices.  Many versions include tomato, although there is a whole category of Jambalaya… Keep Reading

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, Cooking, crockpot, Fish and Seafood, recipe, Slow cooker, Soups and Stews

Old Fashioned Salmon Loaf

August 20, 2009 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 14 Comments

This is a classic and frugal recipe.  Canned salmon may be more expensive than tuna fish, but it is still a relatively inexpensive source of protein.  And with all the buzz in the health community about omega 3‘s being good for you, salmon is an even better choice.  Leave the bones in* and you’ve added… 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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