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Beef Bulgogi on a Stick — Great for Gametime!

September 18, 2014 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 3 Comments

Fall is here! The air is crisp, leaves are falling, and football is on the TV and at your local school. That means it’s tailgating and gametime snacking!! Woohoo! I just love snack-y party type foods. Kingsford Charcoal and Walmart have teamed up to help you “Up Your Game” this fall with great recipes and… Keep Reading

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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

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How to Grill Pineapple

July 19, 2013 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 3 Comments

I’m getting quite a bit of grilling done this summer–and doing some fun things.  Like for this grilling challenge from Walmart, where I decided to finally try grilling pineapple! This really is more of a technique.  I would actually be embarrassed to call it a recipe–there is nothing to it. Dead simple, seriously!  My Walmart… Keep Reading

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Summertime Grilling: Vegetable Kabobs

July 3, 2013 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 3 Comments

It’s grilling season!  There is just something about the warmer weather that makes you want to cook over a fire in the great outdoors.  Of course part of the appeal is keeping all that extra heat out of the house, but there is no denying that the flavor is awesome as well! So instead of… Keep Reading

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Finger Lakes Chicken Marinade

May 16, 2013 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 5 Comments

Here’s an great chicken marinade that I’ve had for years.  I’m not sure how “Finger Lakes” it really is–but that’s what it was called when the recipe was given to me. The unusual combination of mayonnaise and vinegar in the marinade helps to both tenderize and moisten the chicken.  The acid in the vinegar is… Keep Reading

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About Frugal Upstate

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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