Getting Ready for My Trip
Sorry I haven’t been so talkative lately, still trying to figure out certain things about this blog… but in addition to that, I’ve been pretty busy lately doing all sorts of stuff, including teaching various foraging and shopping classes around and more importantly, getting ready for my trip! I leave tomorrow for Lublin, Poland, and […]
The Importance of Taking Care of You, and My Latest Frugal Shop
I remember one time I took my kids out for ice cream, and someone tsked me for it, saying “Aren’t you supposed to be frugal?” When I think about misconceptions regarding frugality, that is always the first story that comes to mind. Many assume that to be truly frugal, it means never spending money on […]
Planning an Exciting and Frugal Vacation Abroad
Destination: Lublin. Photo credit Lukaszprzy I recently learned about a site called SkyScanner.com, which allows you to find cheap flights around the world. Unlike many price comparison websites where you need to put in a specific location and specific dates, SkyScanner lets you put in your departure location, and then from there on, it’s flexible. […]
Insanely Frugal Shopping Guru- Interview with Penny’s Dad
Hello there everyone. Today I decided to do something a little bit different. I’ve talked about my parents before, and how I grew up, and shared various things my dad and mom have taught me about saving money and cooking… Recently, though, my dad has been talking to me about his monthly grocery budget and […]
Marinated Artichoke Hearts Recipe- Canning Option Included
I love artichokes in so many ways. Marinated artichokes have got to be some of the most delicious methods of artichoke preparation, but they cost a ridiculous amount where I live- roughly $7 for a small jar. Making it yourself, though, especially when artichokes are bought frugally in season, or even more so, when bought […]
How to Clean and Prepare Artichokes for Pickling and Stuffing
I absolutely adore artichokes. Growing up, we had them on special occasions with my family, and because of that, I have really positive associations with that vegetable. I love artichoke any way I can get it, baked, boiled, stuffed, marinated, in soups, salads, you name it… I felt like I hit the jackpot when I […]
The Tale of Our Bedroom Vanity
Our new house, while nearly double the amount of living space of our old place, is still quite small for our family of six. Other than the bathrooms, the smallest room in the house is my bedroom. We did design the layout of the apartment, putting the walls and doors where we wanted, more or […]
Paleo Fish Cakes Recipe- Egg Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free
I recently got my hands on a large amount of free fish (in the form of fish heads and fish bones that I cooked and then separated the meat from the bones), and have been looking for different ways to use it. My dad used to make tuna croquettes when I was a kid, and […]
Cheater Fast Sushi and Paleo Sushi Techniques
I’ve been a fan of sushi since I was a kid and have passed on that love of sushi to my kids. The first time I ever had sushi was on a trip to New York when I was in elementary school. We stopped at a restaurant just as we were about to come home, […]
Do Chua – Vietnamese Style Pickled Carrots and Radishes Recipe – Paleo and Cheap
When I got my hands on a lot of free carrots and radishes a couple of months ago, I wanted to figure out something amazing to do with them. I’d remembered reading about a Vietnamese carrot and daikon pickle on VietWorldKitchen.com and decided to try to make my own take off from them, using regular […]
