Or some call it a Polish Dough Whisk. I didn’t know such a thing existed! Until I was at the CITR Retreat in West Virginia a couple weeks ago–a lady in a couple of my classes, Sonia, had one. I spied it during the Homemade Beauty Products class…it was just sitting there looking intriguing. I [...]

I believe almost anything that can be bought from the store can be made at home from scratch. Scratch cooking gives you the choice of what goes into the foods you and your family are eating. If you’re on a special diet (like low-sodium or low-fat) this is a great way to cook without spending [...]

And now. The Failure. That’s F.A.I.L.U.R.E! Miss Frugal here just couldn’t handle spending $7.78 for that 1 pound bag of Starbuck’s Espresso Roast Coffee and it not last forever. That’s why I roast my own coffee beans. That 1 pound bag will make 96 bottles of Mocha Frappuccino. This one-time purchase was for the sake [...]

We are a family of eaters and we all enjoy cooking. Christmas dinner was a foray of 7 people in the kitchen preparing and sampling. With a beautiful ham prepared by Jay, the holiday punch prepared by Sam, the table set by Mom, Calla, Cole, Brandi and Sam, and all the extras prepared by everyone, [...]

Do you have a recipe box? I’ve always wanted a simple wooden box that was divided into easy to find sections and recipes. But, this is what I have. Do you see that old and rescued blue, leather, 22x14x7 inch suitcase? Yes, that’s my recipe box. And it has a special spot in my kitchen [...]

Originally submitted at Every Espresso Machine The Presto 23-Qt. Pressure Canner and Cooker allows you to can your low-acid vegetables, meat and fish safely, and according to the U.S.D.A. This canner also doubles as a water bath to can fruits, preserves and make jams and jellies. Its polished aluminum material is warp-resistant and … 23-Qt [...]