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Homemade Five-Spice Seasoning

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method 2 teaspoons Anise Seeds — crushed 2 teaspoons Black Pepper — fresh ground 2 teaspoons Fennel Seeds — crushed 2 teaspoons Cloves — ground 2 teaspoons Cinnamon — ground 1 1/2 teaspoons Ginger —... Read More

Recipe for Bread Bowl

  Recipe for Bread Bowl Q. I have a question on a recipe I am looking for.  There are resturants/fast food places that sell soup in a bread bowl.  I would like a recipe for these bread bowls–the individual size. ... Read More

Convection Ovens Are They Frugal? – The Frugal Life

Convection Ovens – Frugal Investment? Rather than let hot air circulate randomly, a convection oven carefully creates a uniform temperature with internal fans that evenly circulate hot air. Convection ovens are often more expensive than standard, or radiant, ovens, but... Read More

The Frugal Life – Eating Healthier For Less

Eating Healthier For Less Consumers over recent years have expressed through their buying habits a desire for more healthy foods, stores and food manufacturers have begun to listen, giving us more health focused options. However, it sometimes seems that in... Read More

Kitchen Herb Garden

Kitchen Herb Garden by Dori Fritzinger If you love using herbs as much as I do, you will probably agree that fresh-picked herbs always taste better than store-bought ones. If you have available yard or garden space, you can plant... Read More

Using Leftover Vegetables

Using Leftover Vegetables Keep a large cool whip (Or whatever you have) container in your freezer, as you clean up from each meal , put the bits of veggie, rice or pasta into the container.  Mark it Soup Fixings, use... Read More

Lunch Tips for School Days

Lunch Tips for School Days By Tawra Kellam It’s that wonderful time of year that lightens your heart and fills your soul with peace & tranquility. No, I’m not talking about Christmas! I’m talking about school starting!! Yes! Yes! Yes! ... Read More

The Frugal Life – Italian Recipes

Use Italian Recipes and Food To Preserve Your Heritage From risotto to fish, our food gives us a glimpse into our past. Discovering our heritage is an important part of developing and shaping our self identity. Although this applies to... Read More

Kids ‘n Honey: A Natural Mix

Kids ‘n Honey: A Natural Mix Raw honey is not only tasty, but it’s extremely nutritious. Incorporating it into your daily diet is an excellent step to take towards maintaining general good health. Dr. D.C. Jarvis says "I am saddened... Read More

The Frugal Life – Living Well With What You Have – Freezer Meals

Freezer Meals The Secret To Saving Money On Food Four years ago when our family took a pay cut to move closer to our extended family, we needed to trim the budget. We did not have a lot of areas... Read More