The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

If you have a chest freezer or other non-defrosting freezer, homemade bread can stay fresh for several months in its frozen state. The repeated defrosting cycles tend to cause freezer burn on foods pretty quickly, so I try not to keep things in my kitchen freezer for long at all. Related: A post about freezing food in glass jars.

Grocery Spending 187

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Sewing 187

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The recipe calls for 2 lbs of meat and 2 jars of tomato sauce, but just one box of ziti. It’s a large recipe and covered us for 2 dinners and a couple of lunches for myself. Tuesday: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup. Wednesday: Crunchy Parmesan Chicken – One of my most popular recipes at FBS! summer corn.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Waste Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 15, 2013

This week''s bundle takes you back to the basics with 5 cooking resources to help you meal plan, create your own recipes, make homemade condiments and reduce waste. Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! You can read the site''s full disclosure here. Restocking the Pantry by Kresha Faber. Design a Dish by Millie Copper.

Cooking 100

Cooking Food Waste Meals Recipes 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I found Kristen while searching for a recipe for something, and just fell in love with her writing style & pictures. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love. It’s pretty amazing how long and far kids will walk if you just keep putting in food & water, and taking breaks to rest a bit.

Kids and Family 189

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 189

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Less waste. To reduce food waste, we prepared these mostly with ingredients that needed to be used. My oven-baked rice is part of my weekly food prep. Roasted peppers are also part of my weekly food prep. My chicken was already shredded because that’s part of my weekly food prep. That recipe is below.

Leftovers 52

Leftovers Meals Re-use Recipes 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 12, 2019

I’m incredibly passionate about food waste , and frittatas are one of my favorite ways to use up produce and leftovers! Homemade Basil Pesto. Broccoli Slaw Recipe. Did you try this recipe? My vegetable frittata can be made with any veggies you like, making it versatile, filling, and delicious!

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Leftovers Ovens Cooking Food Waste 40