Oats are a staple that everyone should have in their pantry! They have so many uses, as a hot cereal on a cold winter morning, for making bread, baking cookies or even making granola. You can use rolled oats as a meat extender in meat loaves. Oat flour makes rich thickeners for soups, gravies andContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Oats”
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Prudent Pantry: Soft Wheat Berries
A few weeks ago I wrote about wheat berries. There are actually two types of wheat: hard and soft. The key difference between them is protein content. Where wheat is grown can determine protein content: Northwestern US and western Canada produce a hard wheat that’s very high in protein, while the southern US states growContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Soft Wheat Berries”
Prudent Pantry: Barley
Barley is another staple I like to keep in my pantry. According to Wikipedia barley is a versatile cereal grain. It serves as a major animal fodder, as a base for malt for beer and certain distilled beverages and as a component of various health foods. It is also used in soups and stews andContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Barley”
Turkey Vegetable Soup
I love leftover turkey. this is one of my favorite recipes for Turkey Vegetable Soup, it works perfectly with leftover turkey!
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
This simple Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix recipe makes enough to give as a gift or to just keep on hand for those cold winter months.
Pumpkin Chocolate Icebox Cake
Pumpkin Chocolate Icebox Cake is pretty from the top and even prettier when you cut a slice! I tried it last weekend and it was a hit.
Frugal Tip: Homemade Laundry Detergent
Making your own laundry detergent is one way to save money on an ongoing basis. The recipe basically uses three items: a soap of some sort, washing soda and borax. The most typical type of soap used is Fels Naptha. This is an old fashioned type of soap usually found in the laundry aisle. YouContinue reading “Frugal Tip: Homemade Laundry Detergent”
Butternut Squash Lasagna
This Butternut Squash Lasagna recipe was introduced to me by my sister over a year ago, the minute I tasted it I knew it was a keeper.
Prudent Pantry: Organization!
Having an organized pantry will actually save you money by identifying what you’re using, what you’re not using and what you’ve bought in duplicate. It will allow you to take stock of your cooking habits and tells you what you should and should not buy in bulk. Do you have the habit of picking upContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Organization!”
Homemade Granola
This homemade granola recipe has been in our family for years and years. The recipe is simple but you can add more ingredients if you want.
Nancy on the Home Front 