by Laura Macklem | Apr 16, 2015 | Canning |
When boneless chicken breasts go on sale for $1.79 a pound, I’ve been known to buy 30 pounds. It may sound crazy, but it’s just good home economics. I do many different things with this chicken – – I freeze uncooked in a variety of marinades,...
by Laura Macklem | Jan 14, 2014 | Dehydrating |
Do you know what is really satisfying for me? Seeing a small bag of dehydrated apples for $6, and knowing that I can make the same thing for pennies. It’s the little things. Dehydrating apples is incredibly easy, and you must give it a try. Forget what you read...
by Laura Macklem | Jul 24, 2013 | Dehydrating |
Oh yes I did. I dehydrated watermelon. Seriously, nothing is safe from my dehydrator. I just got a 17 pound watermelon for $3 at the farmer’s market, although last year I got one slightly smaller for $1. I’m hoping to snag that deal again at some point. I...
by Laura Macklem | Jul 19, 2013 | DIY, Preserving |
I love Mediterranean ingredients, such as olives, feta, artichokes, and roasted bell peppers. Unfortunately, these are not budget-friendly pantry items, but there’s a way around the cost. Why should people with all the extra grocery money laying around have all...
by Laura Macklem | Jun 9, 2013 | Canning |
Canned pineapple is something I find to be rather expensive, so I’m always scouting a good deal. The last time pineapples went on sale for 99 cents, I bought several. Normally, I dehydrate and freeze pineapple, and I’ve also canned pineapple chunks. This...
