by Laura Macklem | Jan 12, 2013 | Budget |
I love ground meat, but sometimes I get grossed out thinking of what it might contain. I decided to get a meat grinder and take all the guesswork out of biting into a sausage patty or hamburger. I now know what’s in my ground meat, and am also enjoying a leaner, less...
by Laura Macklem | Jan 12, 2013 | Dehydrating, Preserving |
Years ago, I tried to dehydrate potatoes, but I ended up with pile of black potatoes. I didn’t do my research. After getting a 10 pound bag of potatoes for $2 I decided to try again, and this time my potatoes stayed perfectly white after drying. The secret is lemon...
by Laura Macklem | Jan 10, 2013 | Budget |
Unused hot dog and hamburger rolls make great bread crumbs. Set leftover bread on baking sheet and let it dry out over night. Throw stale bread into food processor and pulse into bread crumbs. Store in airtight jar. Make toasted garlic bread crumbs to top pasta and...
by Laura Macklem | Jan 10, 2013 | Budget |
I am not a clean-freak, but one thing I cannot stand are dirty floors. I mop mine twice a week. I make most of my own cleaners because they are more economical, and all-natural. For my floors, I just use 1 quart of water and ¼ cup vinegar, and I add a couple drops of...
by Laura Macklem | Jan 10, 2013 | Budget |
Powdered milk is outrageously expensive, except for at Aldi. If you are lucky enough to live near an Aldi, you can pick up a box of their powdered milk to extend the life of your fresh milk. This powdered milk ends up being $2.20 a gallon. When your milk is half gone,...
