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Recipes

How to Make Homemade {Turkey} Stock

November 26, 2011

If you would have told me five years ago that I would be making homemade stock from leftover turkey, I would have laughed. Not only was I a kitchen novice, but the sight of a leftover bird of any type made me positively squeamish. If you are one those, read no further. But if you [...]

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The Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe

November 23, 2011

The following is a guest post from contributing writer, Amy. Pumpkin pies will grace many a table this Thanksgiving, and it is one of my family’s favorites! This particular recipe hails from my great-aunt, and while I’m sure my version is not as tasty as her’s was, I’m pretty sure she would be proud of [...]

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QUINOA: Switch Up Your Breakfast Routine!

July 4, 2011

By contributing writer Meagan Newsome of Frugal Fun & Fortune As a Vegetarian, I have become a lover of the mysterious grain-like substance known as quinoa. Quinoa is a pretty quirky food. The very first experience with quinoa is always fun. You can’t help but stare at the tiny, perfectly-spherical objects on the plate. And [...]

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5 Frugal Meal Ideas: Eat Well, Spend Less

April 12, 2011

As a young bride several years ago, I found myself hopelessly lost in the kitchen when it came to putting together a complete meal for my family. After four years of “cooking” for just me and my daughter, my quick fix meals for two just didn’t cut it anymore. I found myself relying on store-bought [...]

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