Monthly Archives: October 2008

One of the best ways to eat well on a budget

Make some homemade bread … For the cost of some flour, a little yeast, oil, salt and water you can fill your home with warmth and your kitchen with incredible smells.  You will round out a frugal meal with something … Continue reading

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Cheating (sort of!)

Start making yourself eat on a the same amount of money each week and you’ll get creative I tell ya!! My husband had to go out of town on business and I was just too lazy tired to fool around … Continue reading

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Sausage, kale and potato soup

There are a lot of versions of this recipe on the net for this Portuguese soup – here’s our version. Saute sweet Italian sausage (I removed the casings) with chopped onion in a bit of olive oil.  Cover with chicken … Continue reading

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Menu planning with no time and little money

We volunteered to work on some bike trails this weekend and now we are both in some serious pain!  I think we over-estimated how much we could take on! So what do you do when you still have to stay … Continue reading

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Lean and green isn’t just about healthy eating …

Lean and green = lots of cash! Some people (especially those who eat out frequently) will pay more for food over the course of their lives than they will pay for their homes! It has been well worth my time … Continue reading

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Back from a long, wonderful summer

Blogging took a sudden dive when our daughter and her family announced in the spring they were moving from the east coast to Seattle this fall.  We took every available moment to spend time with them before they left.  We … Continue reading

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