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pineapple upside down cake vintage recipe from 1920s

Coupons Do Work

When I was a kid, my grandmother said to me while making dinner one night, “one thing I regret is not learning my grandmother’s (who is my great-great grandmother Martha Henderson) recipe for upside down cake. Upside down cake Easy Recipe 2016. Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe; Note. Cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour.

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Needs vs. Wants – Which Is Which?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My Grandmother was born in 1898. Each morning, she pumped the well pump to fill a bucket with water to use for washing hands, drinking and cooking that day. Food was preserved by canning, drying or storing in a cool cellar or the ice house. Absolutely not! She lived on a farm. Water was drawn from the well. What is a need?

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10 Ways to $ave Energy Comfortably

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Monthly cooking appears to be a growing trend, however, think back to when you were young and you likely remember your parents or grandmother cooking far too much food and freezing it for later use. Re-heating food uses less energy than does the initial cooking of food so you’ll save money saving on energy use.

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Chuck E Cheese’s as a School Reward and Family Passes Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Noah’s grandmother often takes him after school as a reward and it is an easy place to get in and out of on a weeknight, many people don’t realize that! Food Made Fresh. When it comes to food, freshness and high-quality ingredients are our priority. Our salad bar is always full of fresh items prepared by hand daily.

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Guest Post: 10 Ways to $ave Energy Comfortably

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Monthly cooking appears to be a growing trend, however, think back to when you were young and you likely remember your parents or grandmother cooking far too much food and freezing it for later use. Re-heating food uses less energy than does the initial cooking of food so you’ll save money saving on energy use.

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Homespun Alchemy™. In the Kitchen

Frugal Luxuries

somewhat mysterious food - alchemy called " fermentation " I invested twelve dollars for the now classic cookbook , Nourishing Traditions. Little did I realize that doing so was to shift the paradigm of my long held belief that it was my grandmother who was responsible for all of the usual. food preparation during his boyhood.

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Am I Frugal – or Cheap?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Endanger my heath with sub standard food, drugs or doctors. Some folks (including my own Grandmother) make their own soaps, lotions, cleaners and more. No matter how many times I clean them, they still feel dirty to me. You only get one body. I like to take care of mine. Make my own utility products.

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