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35 Money-Saving Grocery Tips | Kitchen Economics

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A couple of years ago, I coined the term, Kitchen Economics , after I read a dictionary definition of the word "economics" : "the science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, or the material welfare of humankind." Freeze your garden harvest - green beans , hot pepper. Produce Tips.

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Vegetable Freezer Bags for Homemade Chicken Stock | Kitchen Economics

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When it's time to make stock, I'll dump the contents of one bag into my crock pot, along with the chicken carcass, salt, pepper, parsley from my garden , and garlic. Thanks for reading. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. It really is that easy. Do you make your own chicken stock? Do you shop at Aldi?

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Zucchini Basil Corn Muffins

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If you are looking for new ways to use up your garden zucchini and basil and you don''t mind turning on your oven, try these savory and tasty Zucchini Basil Corn Muffins. Thanks for reading. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook. Kitchen Economics Easy Summer Food Recipes - Breads' become a Twitter follower.

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Resolve to Lower Your Grocery Spending

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I started a new weekly series in 2011 called, Kitchen Economics. Freeze Your Garden Produce Now and You'll be Thanking Yourself Later. Freeze Your Garden Produce Now and You'll be Thanking Yourself Later. Thanks for reading. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Buttermilk Substitute.

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How to Freeze Basil

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I didn't bother growing basil in my garden this year, because we always receive such large quantities from our CSA. Thanks for reading. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. I froze the last batch that we received to use later in the fall and winter when I make a lot of soups and casseroles. Related articles: Freezing herbs.

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25 lbs of FREE Flour and Why You Should Always Pay Attention at The Check-Out

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I thanked the manager, the cashier and the bagger and off I went with my crazy bag of FREE flour. Although, it is probably a good thing that I haven't started to freeze any of my garden harvest yet. Thanks for reading. Apparently, their policy is your item is free if the scanned price doesn't match the sale price.

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How to Make Simple Syrup

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To add some flavor, I infuse the syrup with herbs from my garden--pineapple sage, lemon verbena, and lavender. Thanks for reading. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook. Kitchen Economics Recipes - Sauces Recipes - Beverages' To sweeten our tea, I make a simple syrup. My favorite is the lavender.

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