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: Water Boiling Off While Canning
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
Readers’ Question: Freezing Pizza Dough
Dear Frugal Upstate: I’m am sure you have posted about this somewhere but I can’t remember! Can you make the Pizza Hut Crust Clone recipe ahead of time or do you make it and par-bake it right away. I’m just wondering if it can be frozen or refrigerated?? Thanks!!! and love your site! Kristie Well… Keep Reading
Reader’s Question: Do You Have a Canning Tutorial?
Dear Frugal Upstate, Do you have any posts on canning? I had my first experience yesterday, with tomatoes, and the seals are popping up and down! Now I have 7 large jars that I need to use soon! Help!! Macy Macy- Yes indeed I do! I did an entire pictorial post! Tutorial: Hot Water Bath… Keep Reading
Ask Frugal Upstate: What about organics?
It’s time for another “Ask Frugal Upstate” episode! This time regular reader Amyrlin asks what my thoughts are on organic cleaning products and buying organic foods. What do you think? How do you feel about the value of organics vs the cost of purchasing them? If you do use them, what do you do to… Keep Reading
Reader’s Question: Rhubarb Pickles
Dear Frugal Upstate Your recent posts on Rhubarb have me thinking. I love Anne Perry mystery books – the Thomas and Charlotte Pitt as well as the Monk series. They are set in the 1800’s and more than once make reference to Rhubarb pickles. I have wanted to give them a try but can’t find… Keep Reading
Reader’s Question: Freezing Frosting
Dear Frugal Upstate Can cupcakes with icing on them be frozen??? I saw some really cute ones at Walmart for Easter and thought theyd be good to carry to work one day but not this week. Could I buy them and then freeze them to use later? I thought if anyone would know it… Keep Reading
Reader’s Question: Eggless Overnight French Toast Casserole
Dear Frugal Upstate- Do you have a suggestion for how to make your Overnight French Toast Casserole egg-free? My son is severely allergic to eggs and dairy, but I would love to try something similar. I’ve made traditional french toast before with bananas and soymilk, but not sure how that would work here. Any ideas?… Keep Reading
Reader’s Question: How to Scent Homemade Laundry Detergent
Dear Frugal Upstate, I really like your homemade laundry detergent recipe-but I was wondering, is there any product or fragrance you can add to the detergent to make it smell like Gain? Don Don, I’m so thrilled that you enjoy the Homemade Powdered Laundry Detergent recipe! Unfortunately I’m afraid that I can’t think of anything… Keep Reading
Reader’s Question: What White Wine do you use in Recipes
Dear Frugal Upstate, What type of white wine do you use in your recipes-specifically in your Chicken Chili Blanco? I was wondering if you could give a better idea of kind and maybe brand of white wine? Thank you so much! Sincerely, Theresa Well Theresa, wine is a great addition to many recipes. It not… Keep Reading
