Pin ItI never thought homemade dressings would be something I would do, but when I gave up all white and corn sugars last year for Lent, I tried some out of necessity. I love yellow mustard, but I got sick of having it on my salads all the time, plus I knew I needed some [...]
Entries Tagged as 'homemade'
Simple, Frugal Homemade Gifts for Kids: Books on CD, Playdough Kits, Bathtime Fun
December 2nd, 2009 · 25 Comments · Do It Yourself, Frugality
Pin ItI believe in the simplicity and thoughtfulness of homemade gifts, especially for young ones. In fact, I truly believe we need to pray for a return to a greater appreciation of simple times and simple toys. (See my food gift ideas too.) I’ve had a lot of fun creating homemade gift ideas for all [...]
Simple Homemade Gifts: Healthy Salad Dressings and More
November 19th, 2009 · 15 Comments · Do It Yourself, Recipes, Upgraded Nutrition
Pin ItThe first time I met my future mother-in-law, she gave me a gift. I was a freshman in college and her son’s first girlfriend (we’d been dating about a week at the time). It was near Valentine’s Day, which was cause enough for a gift bag, some tissue paper and a bottle of lotion, [...]
My First Roux (and a Cream of Potato Soup Recipe)
October 27th, 2009 · 32 Comments · Do It Yourself, Fat Full Fall, Frugality, Recipes, Upgraded Nutrition
Pin ItI can still picture standing in the kitchen my first summer in an apartment, talking on the phone with my mother. I called her a lot to ask how to do things! I just wanted the recipe for cream of potato soup, one of my favorites, and there she was explaining how to make [...]
October Fest Carnival of Super Foods: Un-Processed Foods Edition
October 21st, 2009 · 15 Comments · Do It Yourself, Recipes
Pin ItThere are so many reasons I’m trying to get away from processed foods for my family. Nutrition, cost, packaging, additives, trans fats, MSGs, high fructose corn syrup, overdone advertising, and food contamination threats come immediately to mind, but I’m sure there are more. !! How about you? The problem, of course, is that everything [...]
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Recipe Connection: 100% Whole Grain Homemade Tortillas
October 21st, 2009 · 112 Comments · Do It Yourself, Recipes, Upgraded Nutrition
Pin It Making your own homemade whole wheat tortillas might sound like a whole lot of hassle when you can just buy a bag of them at any grocery store. I’ve decided it’s worth it for me. (Click HERE to skip right to the best recipe.) Before you go thinking you can’t do this, you [...]
Recipe Connection: Homemade Chicken Rice-a-Roni
October 6th, 2009 · 18 Comments · Do It Yourself, Frugality, Recipes, Upgraded Nutrition
Pin ItChoosing a side dish is often something I struggle with, especially since I don’t like to rely on packaged mixes like mac-n-cheese or rice-a-roni. I used to use them, but my family’s nutrition has become more important than the convenience. This dish is super easy, tasty, totally frugal, and tastes great. There are lots [...]
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