With a pantry full of everything that doesn’t make sense together or a pantry full of nothing that really doesn’t make sense together, what can you whip up for one of you daily meals or snacks? The authors of “The Frugal Foodie Cookbook: Waste-Not Recipes for the Wise Cook” take your everyday kitchen food and turn them in to deliciousness. Eating at home is the ultimate way to save money and eat better.
Being frugal is about getting the most value from your food. It doesn’t mean using absolutely the least expensive ingredients. (introduction)
As I flipped through this book I was amazed at how many recipes called for things I already had in my kitchen that I never thought about putting together. I had a lightbulb moment when I read the recipe for scrambled eggs that called for water instead of milk. I can recall numerous Sunday morning when I have gone to make scrambled eggs only to find we were out of milk. It never occurred to me to use water. One of these weekends I am going to secretly try it to see if anyone notices. 😉 The recipe for Cracker Toffee (p. 70) has three incredients (saltine crackers, unsalted butter, and brown sugar). How fun would it be to make your own candy at home using regular ingredients. We are definitely going to try this!
This book brings back good old fashion common sense kitchen skills. In a fast paced world many of us (myself included) were not taught and have not taken the time to learn how to maximize our kitchen to its’ fullest. “The Frugal Foodie Cookbook” is about more than just saving money and eating healthy, it is about instilling fundamentals. If you are serious about saving money in the kitchen then The Frugal Foodie Cookbook: Waste-Not Recipes for the Wise Cook
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My favorite tradition which I will start with my son this year is reading “twas the night before christmas” before bed on Christmas eve
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We have a lot of favorite traditions during Christmas but one of my favorites is getting together with my HUGE family and having a white elephant gift exchange. It is so fun to see all of the crazy gifts people bring and also to see how competitive my family members get over some of the gifts 🙂
My favorite holiday traditions are decorating the tree and baking Christmas cookie with my mom and daughter!
Decorating and wrapping presents – all with holiday music on! I cannot wait!
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My family always goes to this Christmas Fair the night before Christmas Eve! There’s a huge display of lights and it’s so much fun! Also, we have Chinese Food every Christmas Eve!
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My favorite holiday tradition is helping in the Chapel at our local Senior Care center.
My favorite holiday tradition is playing Poor Man’s Poker with Grandma on Christmas Eve…even my 9 year old gets in on the games now too!! THe tradition carries on 🙂
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I am back to living near family so our family Christmas eve dinner is back on schedule for me. And since I have 7 brothers & sisters the best tradition is only buying gifts for the kids!
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My favorite holiday tradition is having a buffet with my family on Christmas Eve 🙂
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My fav tradition is baking cookies and making a gingerbread house with the kids
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My favorite holiday tradition is making christmas cookies and decorating the tree.
My favorite holiday tradition is decorating the tree and singing carols with my family.
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My favorite holiday tradition is coming up with our Cooper-themed Christmas cards!
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My favorite holiday tradition is spending time with my family.
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My favorite holiday tradition is baking Christmas cookies. I make some of the same recipes my Mom used to make when I was a kid and remember great times from years past.
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My favorite tradition is dinner with my whole extended family.
My favorite holiday tradition is to stay home and watch movies with the kids the day after Thanksgiving. Not a fan of Black Friday shopping in stores!
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My Favorite Holiday Tradition goes along with my favorite Holiday- Thanksgiving! I love a table full of family & food :inlove:
My holiday tradition is baking cookies with my mother and my sister. We love making all kinds of cookies and fudge for the holidays. Thank you for a great giveaway! 🙂
I love doing the “Operation Christmas Child” boxes with my kids. SO FUN!!
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It is hard to say but I think my favorite is one my husband and I are reviving this year. We are going to start having a BIG family Thanksgiving with as many of his aunts, uncles & cousins that can make it. So far we are at 15 guests for dinner. Makes for some interesting conversations and someone always throws a roll when you ask for the rolls to be passed. I think my boys who never experienced this will really enjoy it.
my favorite holiday tradition is setting up the christmas tree! It’s always fun to see the lights come out again, and I have memories associated with certain homemade ornaments…
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My favorite tradition is getting the tree and decorating it along with a fire and a warm beverage.
My favorite holiday tradition is hanging the stockings over the fireplace.
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My favorite holiday tradition, is going out and picking out the tree, and decorating it.
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My favorite holiday tradition is spending christmas eve going to church and then going over my dads house to spend time with my siblings. We make food, laugh, talk, and get excited for christmas the following day 🙂
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