Homemade Copycat Sprite Recipe — Easy, Frugal
I don’t usually get so ridiculously excited by a post, let alone a recipe, but then again, I don’t usually end up with something so perfect that it’s pretty much better than the original. So soda. I like it. My kids like it. But I rarely buy it, because I find it too overpriced. (Not […]
Frugal Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup — Mostly Gluten Free, Vegan, and Healthy
Thanksgiving is almost here! Some of you may have prepared your menu and did all your shopping already, while others of you more last minute types may not have your menu together yet. So for those of you who haven’t already prepared, I’ve put together a round up of Thanksgiving dinner type recipes from my […]
Our Early Thanksgiving Dinner Menu — Gluten Free and Dairy Free
I don’t live in the USA, but I have very fond memories of Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends. Since moving abroad and marrying a non American, Thanksgiving sort of fell by the wayside other than one or two times. However, because of the nostalgia, I’ve wanted to have Thanksgiving dinner, if only just to […]
Easy Tomato Onion Soup Recipe — Paleo, Vegan, Allergy Friendly, and Very Frugal Too
Have you ever had guests and made a whole menu that you planned on making and serving, only to discover once you already were in the process of cooking that you didn’t have the necessary ingredients for some of the dishes? That’s never, ever, ever happened to me, but I do know that it happens […]
Easy Chicken With Artichoke and Mushrooms Recipe — Gluten Free, Paleo
I’m having guests and want to make a delicious meal to serve them, as it’ll be the first time they’re over at my house. You know, make a good first impression and all that. But today I had a lot to do, got home quite late, and I still have lots more to do. So […]
A Step-by-Step Guide On How To Prepare A Perfect No-Cook Ice Cream Base
Ice cream! My favorite! This post from Sam Davids has got some great ideas how you can make your own ice cream from scratch, in a variety of different flavors. Can’t wait to try it out. Everyone loves ice cream, no argument there. What everyone doesn’t know is that making your ice cream is healthier […]
Feeding a Large Crowd Easily and on a Budget, My Go To Trick
There’s this couple that I’ve had over as guests a few times, because I really like their company. The third time they came over, they mentioned something about how I always serve the same thing. Not that they dislike it, they specifically like it, but they know that’s what to expect when they come to […]
Top-Rated Restaurant Recipes Worth Trying to Make at Home
I love going out to eat. No doubt about that. There is something nice about the environment when eating out in a nice restaurant, not to mention the fact that you aren’t the one who has to cook the food or clean up. But sometimes, after eating out, you want to be able to have […]
Food Ideas for The Whole Family
I love that meme that goes around saying “What? I have to make dinner every night?” because it does end up getting difficult to think of how to feed your family night after night. Yes, takeout is an option, but it is pricey. Here’s some great ideas from a reader on how to feel your […]
Easy and Delicious Coffee Chicken Recipe- Gluten Free, Allergy Friendly
When I was in the US recently, I got reminded of how much I loved coffee on chicken, and specifically Trader Joe’s coffee spice rub. Recently when I was making chicken I felt totally uninspired and was looking through my cupboards and trying to come up with something yummy to put on it. I saw […]
