Easy Leftover Ideas
Try these easy leftover ideas to make your food go farther and reduce your food bill! Find tips for using a small amount of leftovers and easy recipes!
Save Money On Groceries
Money Saving Beverage Tips
Save money on your grocery bill with these quick and easy drink tips.
How to make toast in a skillet
How to make toast when you don't have a toaster.
Summer Snacking for Kids
Snacks for kids at home during summer break.
Menu-Ham Sandwiches
Tips ~ Here’s a tip to make cleaning those small grills like a George Foreman one. When you are done using it and it is still slightly warm, unplug it and place a few wet paper towels on the grill closing it so the steam can work it’s magic. ~ When making mac and cheese …
Cooking Terms
Dictionary of Cooking Terms Au gratin – covered with a sauce, sprinkled with breadcrumbs, dotted with butter or fat, and browned under a grill – Cheese may be mixed with the sauce or the crumbs Baste – keep the surface moist by spooning liquid or melted fat over it frequently Beat – with an …
Menu-Fried Ham Slices
Menu Fried ham slices Baked potato Steamed asparagus Orange slices Cornbread muffins Strawberry Dessert Recipe Strawberry Dessert This is probably one of my favorite desserts, partly because it is not too rich. It is a very light dessert. It is especially good to keep one made up in the freezer for when unexpected company …
Children, Wasting Food and Portion Control
Stop Throwing Away Food! I have discovered the secret of saving money feeding babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Well, I can’t take the credit for it. My mom taught it to me many years ago but I didn’t put it into practice until the first financial crisis we had when my husband was laid off. What …
Healthy Eating
Sandra writes: I really hope you can help me. I am going crazy and, at the same time, I am hurting my 4 year old. My daughter turned 4 last month but here is the catch — She weighs 68 lbs. I know she is way over weight. That is what everybody keeps telling me, …
Our Readers Weigh In On The Great Milk Crisis!
Our Readers Weigh In On The Great Milk Crisis! Tina H Writes: Thank you for the milk article. I have been attempting to warn my friends for months. I work for the local government and periodically get to sit in on different meetings including dairy farmers, etc. What the average person doesn’t know is that …
Stacked Enchiladas Recipe and Easy Meal
This homemade stacked enchiladas recipe makes a quick and easy meal that's great for families! You'll also find a yummy Grandma's Banana Dessert recipe!