This is may be varied according to what you have on hand… Take a can of beans on a trip around the world. Experiment with the proportions. 1 (15-ounce) can of beans, rinsed and drained OR 2 c cooked, drained beans (cannellini, great northern, pinto, black, garbanzos, even lentils will Read more…
Have some frugal fun with celery (which should be on sale soon in preparation for Thanksgiving). Get a little flaky: When prepping celery for a relish tray or another dish, separate the leaves from any part of the stalk, rinse and drain them. Place them on a small cookie sheet Read more…
1 c grated or finely chopped cheese (any kinds, dried out odds and ends) ½ 8-ounce package of cream cheese (plain or herb flavored), softened 1 T mayo or sour cream or the last bit of any non-sweet, creamy salad dressing ½ t garlic powder Dash cayenne ½ t Worcestershire Read more…
I have spent over six decades learning. I’m still learning! And one of my favorite things to learn is how to do what needs to be done for less money. From the time I was a small child, I observed my mother… Inventing new things from what was on Read more…