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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Frugal Tips: Snax Mix and Coffee Cans
Funny the things you grow up with and the things you don’t. In my house growing up I don’t ever remember my mother making any sort of Chex Mix at Christmas, she made other things such as delicious Christmas cookies which we loved to decorate. In the collection of recipes my mother-in-law gave me whenContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Snax Mix and Coffee Cans”
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”
Frugal Tips: Homemade Candied and Spiced Nuts
Candied nuts make a great DIY gift, are a delicious, portable snack and are wonderful on salads! Here are a few recipes for a no-fail method for a crunchy, toothsome treat but secretly cost you only minutes in the kitchen! If you have a membership to a food club like Costco or BJ’s I wouldContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Homemade Candied and Spiced Nuts”
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”
Homemade Salad Dressing Mix
This time of year I am always trying to think of things I can make to give as presents. One idea is a good homemade salad dressing mix.
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.
Prudent Pantry: Quinoa
How many of you enjoy eating Quinoa? Have you ever tried it? It is usually considered a grain but it is actually a relative of leafy green vegetables like spinach and Swiss chard. It is an ancient grain once considered the “gold of the Incas”! It is high in protein and it’s protein is consideredContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Quinoa”
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!”
Nancy on the Home Front 