This time of year is a time of celebration, and one of the ways we can celebrate is by making a special effort to make celebratory food or drinks. My inspiration for this Christmas cocoa is from Nigella Lawson, who is the Queen of celebration. Christmas Cocoa 1...
It is that time of the year, when I personally end up with a chest cold every autumn. Here is a simple way to help your cough, colds, chest, and especially your immune system. You will need the following list of ingredients: 1 cup dried elderberries* 1 large knob of...
It is that time of year again, when one wants to get in the kitchen to potter about and cook something warm and comforting. I love to make a quick batch of tomato basil soup on these cool, crisp days of autumn. It is simple to prepare and and makes a delicious...
The weather is finally cooling off here in Ohio. These pan fried pork chops with apples make a delicious autumn meal for the family! I went to the grocery store and bought a family package of mixed pork chops. There was about three pounds of pork chops for less than...
In living the frugal lifestyle, you must never believe that well made things are out of your budget. Every woman who has a kitchen and likes to cook or bake, needs decent pans. Cast iron enamel pans are a wonderful investment that will be used for generations, if...
This recipe for simple sauerkraut is one of the cheapest and easiest lacto-fermented foods you can make. Look no further for the best possible way to get in all your probiotics. I looked up the price for a jar of lacto-fermented sauerkraut on Amazon, and the price...
We are so excited to share how we are able to create beautiful mixed flower pots on a budget! With these simple tips, you won’t believe how far a few dollars and a little patience can go to create gorgeous flower pots. Mixed Flower Pots from the Green House are...
Everyone has days throughout the week that are just too full of activities to stop and cook anything. Here is a quick and easy recipe for Naan bread pizza with homemade marinara, which is a life saver for those busy weeknight meals! We could all use a few more time...
Today I am sharing ideas for gifts to pamper in luxurious frugality. So there is a trend in Europe to embrace all things Scandinavian, and one of those trends is hygge, a Danish word for comfort. I listened to Miranda speak about hygge on her podcast from Tea and...
