Broccoli & Cauliflower
Normally I would get fresh veggies every other week on my mini-shop but due to circumstances I stocked up and will freeze some myself. This method may seem unorthodox, as…
How I survived the Covid-19 quarantine with minimal shops, and a limited budget
Wrapping up storage
Now I have most packed up for long term storage to use as and when needed. Just a few more items need to be addressed. Fresh spinach wont last long…
Meatballs & patties
Every culture, every cuisine has a meatball. Ground meat, seasonings, binders. Now one can make highly flavored meatballs directed toward a specific cuisine, if you want, but the cuisine specific…
Ranch – powder & dressing
Who doesn't love ranch? We drizzle, dip, slather, and douse it on everything. We use the powder as a seasoning. But again, single servings is hard to come by, and…
Meat & Bean Burritos
I made the taco meat, and have another 8 pack of tortillas that I don't want to go bad before I can eat them, and found those re-fried beans on…
Taco meat – because Tuesday.
Who doesn't love a good taco or burrito. However cooking one, can be a bit involved for the payoff. So batch cooking comes in here. Since I have some Mexican…
Granola
Oats are healthy whole grains packed with fiber, protein and many other nutrients. I use it in many applications and always have some on hand. At about $ .99 per…
Salad – seems basic but…
Making a salad seems like a very basic operation, chop some lettuce, and some veg, mix and salad! Right. But if you buy a whole head of lettuce, then do…
Freezer breakfasts
Breakfast is important, so they say. Sometimes you just need something to grab-and-go, and sometimes you are thinking of preserving that 10 pack of tortillas you got for taco night,…
Bacon! Because …. BACON!
Bacon is it's own food group, who doesn't love sweet, smokey, salty, crispy bacon. Of course it is normally expensive AF for something you would normally trim the fat from…