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Five Frugal Things | food waste prevention

The Frugal Girl

I did not plan this to be themed, but today’s Five Frugal Things is gonna be all food-related! It’s basically a tour through my adventures in trying to avoid food waste. I also cooked a small pot of black lentils. (I’m And more than that, I know they needed to be used up. ?

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How to Cook Split Bone-In Chicken Breasts

Family Balance Sheet

They’re less expensive than boneless, skinless chicken breasts and won’t dry out while cooking. And, they are a great way to get white meat that stays moist while cooking. The bones and skin protect the breast while cooking, thus holding in the juices. You can use this in soups, gravy, or other recipes.

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Save Money and Time with Once a Month Cooking

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While most people think of eating out as a way to relax and save time, they typically don’t account for the time it takes to drive back and forth to the restaurant as well as the time to order, sit and wait for the food, and eat. We used to love eating out, but as our family grew, so did the expense of eating out.

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Cooking Date 101: The Ultimate Supermarket Shopping List to Prepare Your Kitchen

Koupon Karen

Image source Planning and preparation are the keys to a smooth and successful cooking date. It’s not just about the food you want to cook but also about setting the right mood and ensuring you have everything needed to create a delightful culinary experience. If you want a traditional touch, candles are ideal.

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Savory Cooking App: Your New Favorite Kitchen Tool

Family Balance Sheet

This post is sponsored GIANT Food Stores and Build Your Influence Summit. As an avid cook, I devour any food related resource that I find… pun intended… I search cooking magazines, blogs, Facebook pages, Pinterest boards, and websites looking for fresh inspiration for our weekly meal plans or my holiday entertaining menu.

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How to Save on Food Costs When Traveling

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We used to think that a vacation wasn’t a vacation unless we had eaten like the locals and indulged in all of the local foods. Instead, we’ve learned to save money on food when vacationing so we can vacation longer and see more sites. We’ve used a number of strategies to do this.

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8 Recipes to Celebrate National Soul Food Month

Couponing 101

June is National Soul Food Month! Combining African and Native American flavors and techniques with the limited food rations allotted by their enslavers, enslaved people developed cuisine so delicious that it became widely embraced across the South, then across the United States, and then all over the world.

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