My Frugal Home in France
My Frugal Home in France
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French Farmhouse Christmas Home Tour 2024
Come take a tour of our 400-year-old French farmhouse and see how we decorated for Christmas.
How to Sew a Drawstring Gift Bag: www.myfrugalhome.com/how-to-sew-a-drawstring-gift-bag/
How to Make Christmas Stockings From an Old Quilt: www.myfrugalhome.com/make-christmas-stockings-from-an-old-quilt/
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Beginning to Decorate Our French Farmhouse for Christmas
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This week, some fallen trees prompted us to make Christmas wreaths, we scored some second-hand Christmas decor, painted ornaments and made homemade peppermint ice cream. Yum! Here are links to the recipes featured in this week's video: www.myfrugalhome.com/peppermint-ice-cream/ www.myfrugalhome.com/gingerbread-ice-cream/ Featured Music: Deck the Halls B by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Crea...
Snow Day in Normandy
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It's snowing in Normandy, France! See how we prepared for the storm, and what we did on our snow day. Here are the recipes featured in this week's video: www.myfrugalhome.com/lentil-soup-mix-recipe/ www.myfrugalhome.com/split-pea-soup-mix/ www.myfrugalhome.com/potato-soup-mix/
Beachcombing, Grocery Shopping & Other French Adventures
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In this week's video, we do some beachcombing, eat at a French McDonald's, shop at a French grocery store and finish up a DIY project. Here are the recipes featured in this week's video: www.myfrugalhome.com/crockpot-sweet-potato-casserole/ www.myfrugalhome.com/pumpkin-pie-spice/
French Farmhouse Life
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See what a typical week living in a French farmhouse is like, as we tackle a garden project, build furniture, cook and run errands. Here are links to the recipes featured in this week's video: www.myfrugalhome.com/sheet-pan-breakfast-fajitas/ www.myfrugalhome.com/homemade-fajita-seasoning-mix/
French Grocery Deal Unboxing + Everyday Life in France
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This week we unbox our latest grocery store deals, score some second-hand bargains for our French farmhouse, work in our orchard and cook up some tasty and frugal foods. Here are links to the recipes featured in this week's video: www.myfrugalhome.com/bread-pudding/ www.myfrugalhome.com/bell-pepper-soup/
A Spider & A Special Delivery
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In this week's video, we continue renovations on our 17th century French barn, and make some unexpected progress, thanks to a grocery store deal. Here's a link to the pumpkin soup featured in the video: www.myfrugalhome.com/creamy-pumpkin-soup/
Gite Improvements Indoors and Outdoors
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See the improvements we made to the gite terrace and bedroom, and try a couple of our favorite fall recipes. Here are links to the recipes featured in this week's video: www.myfrugalhome.com/creamy-tomato-soup/ www.myfrugalhome.com/mocha-hot-cocoa-mix/
Barn Improvement and French Grocery Store Deals
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Check out our 17th century barn improvement project, watch us unbox some French grocery store deals, and see our latest recipes. Here are links to the recipes featured in this week's video: www.myfrugalhome.com/4-ingredient-apple-pie-muffins/ www.myfrugalhome.com/2-ingredient-apple-pie/ www.myfrugalhome.com/how-to-make-bread-crumbs/ www.myfrugalhome.com/crockpot-vegetable-broth/
Furniture Finds for the First Floor Living Room
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A lucky consignment store furniture find finally has our first floor living room coming together. Check out the progress.
Rain = Lots of Progress in Our French Farmhouse
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It pretty much rained non-stop for a week and a half, so we got lots of work done inside our French farmhouse. Come check out our progress.
Hornets, Heights and Hedgerows
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It was a busy week at our French farmhouse. Our projects included hornets, tall ladders, tiles, an unruly hedgerow and a piano.
A Week of Progress at Our French Farmhouse
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Come see the progress we've made at our French farmhouse over the last week combining our DIY skills and second-hand finds.
Road Trip to Saint-Malo for a Facebook Find
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Come along as we road trip to Saint-Malo, France to pick up a Facebook Marketplace find. On the way back, we'll tour the ramparts, the old city and Fort National. Then, we'll stop off in Normandy to visit Mont Saint-Michel. Be sure to stick around to the end on the video to see our finds from the trip. Featured Music: Folk Round by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution ...
Seafood Vending Machine in France
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In France, you can buy shrimp, oysters, mussels and other seafood from a vending machine. See one of these machines, and learn how it works.
Killing Driveway Weeds With Vinegar
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Killing Driveway Weeds With Vinegar
An Evening Walk on Our Farm Road
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An Evening Walk on Our Farm Road
Hillside Revealed
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Hillside Revealed
Discovering What's Hidden Under All the Weeds
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Discovering What's Hidden Under All the Weeds
Grocery Shopping at a Vending Machine in France
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Grocery Shopping at a Vending Machine in France
Making Over a Second-Hand Mirror for Our Primary Bathroom
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Making Over a Second-Hand Mirror for Our Primary Bathroom
Potato Vending Machines in France
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Potato Vending Machines in France
Summer French Garden Tour
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Summer French Garden Tour
Our First Dechetterie Find
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Our First Dechetterie Find
How We Spend Our Sundays in France
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How We Spend Our Sundays in France
Repainting the 3rd Floor Bathroom
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Repainting the 3rd Floor Bathroom
Baguette Vending Machines in France
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Baguette Vending Machines in France
Making a Curtain for the 3rd Floor Bathroom
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Making a Curtain for the 3rd Floor Bathroom
Pizza Vending Machines in France
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Pizza Vending Machines in France
Planting Lavender in the Lavoir Garden
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Planting Lavender in the Lavoir Garden

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @user-px7nh7vs4b
    @user-px7nh7vs4b 40 хвилин тому

    I love the pine (?) Dining table. I want one like it. Did you buy it there? Make it? Please share. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

  • @susannejohnson6904
    @susannejohnson6904 2 дні тому

    I just love the idea of reusable gift tags and reusable gift bags. I will definitely be making both of those.

  • @alisonschooley5459
    @alisonschooley5459 3 дні тому

    Just getting to watching this and WOW! It looks amazing. I love the vignettes and the gumball machines are the best(my next acquisition). I too got into tablescapes when we moved a year and a half ago. I also do a coffee station. All is thrifted. While we religiously reuse gift bags here very rarely buying them, I think I will try to do this for next year. I do not sew, but I am thinking wrapping in material. I will start small, my daughter's birthday is 12/28. Thank you for your inspiration.(Oh, and I decorate and hubby does the trees-seems to be something that is common). Have a wonderful holiday time with the kids and new friends.

  • @SCCL1000
    @SCCL1000 3 дні тому

    Only just found you, and I'm glad I did. Don't know the backstory but love your home in Normandy. Your Noel decorations, etc. suit a European home to a tee. Excellent and sensitive "homemaking".

  • @elizabethskolnick7753
    @elizabethskolnick7753 3 дні тому

    A couple of thoughts from a fellow American who very much enjoys your farmhouse & you two: are yr pears Perry pears if so they are small & bitter & used to make some alcoholic drink that I've never come across here and be careful with the ferns (bracken)they can be very invasive & take over whole fields with their seeds.,etc. Just a couple of other gardening thoughts, if plants are free they spread & ground covers are always invasive, wondering if putting flat natural stones on the sides of the burns could prevent erosion & become a rock garden like yr sedums?

  • @Helen-xv7ot
    @Helen-xv7ot 4 дні тому

    Beautiful Home 🏡 ❤

  • @karensueheavens7727
    @karensueheavens7727 4 дні тому

    Loved this video!

  • @Auntie7024
    @Auntie7024 4 дні тому

    Your sideboard is fabulous. I'm drawn to the simplicity of your decorations for the Christmas season. Your stone fireplace is amazing. I agree your Noel banner looks lovely hanging there. The little vending machines are so unique. What a find! Your home looks beautiful. ❤

    • @MyFrugalHomeinFrance
      @MyFrugalHomeinFrance 4 дні тому

      Thanks, I find myself craving simplicity these days, so we're being very slow and deliberate about how we furnish and decorate the house. I want to be surrounded by things we love and that have nice memories attached to them. The sideboard was a lucky find in a NYC thrift store. I'm really glad we were able to bring it with us. Same for the vending machines :)

  • @denisesantana355
    @denisesantana355 4 дні тому

    Beautiful home tour. Love the story behind your curated collection.

  • @Omaivo2904
    @Omaivo2904 5 днів тому

    Nice tour! Everything looks very christmassy. Those giftbags is a good idea! Thank you!

  • @TrishRyder
    @TrishRyder 5 днів тому

    I absolutely love you sharing your new home. The Christmas tour is wonderful and it makes me wish I was thirty years younger. It would take that, or more for me to keep up with all of your special projects. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and safe holiday. Trish from Alaska

    • @MyFrugalHomeinFrance
      @MyFrugalHomeinFrance 5 днів тому

      Merry Christmas to you, too. It's a pleasure to be able to share the experience with everyone, and I'm glad you're along for the journey.

  • @carolynb2457
    @carolynb2457 5 днів тому

    Beautiful vintage decor. The wooden Santa is creepy, I agree. Reusable bags = genius!

    • @MyFrugalHomeinFrance
      @MyFrugalHomeinFrance 5 днів тому

      Ha! That's one vote in the kids' favor. They will be pleased :)

  • @tamarasmith1023
    @tamarasmith1023 5 днів тому

    Erin, you did an AMAZING job! I love how you pick up those things for a few pennies/euros! Are you doing your $100 Christmas gifts again this year? Would love to see what you have!

    • @MyFrugalHomeinFrance
      @MyFrugalHomeinFrance 5 днів тому

      Thanks, Tamara. I decided to give myself a couple years off from Christmas Under $100 while we figured out gifting on two continents and settled in to our new life, but my gifting habits are deeply ingrained, so even though I haven't been keeping a running total and documenting all my purchases, I'm still very much up to my old ways. I've found ways to get many of our gifts for free or very cheap. For example, earlier this year Intermarche had a sale where you could buy up to 30 Euros of health and beauty products for 80% off. I used that deal to load up on nice French soaps for gifts. The store loyalty programs are really good in France, so I'm having fun exploring all the new ways to save. I might get back to doing my Christmas Under $100 posts next year. I really enjoy doing them.

    • @tamarasmith1023
      @tamarasmith1023 4 дні тому

      @@MyFrugalHomeinFrance I'm in France, mostly Paris, quite frequently and I always go to the Lidl or Monoprix and get French soap! Thanks for the response.

  • @PamAwrey
    @PamAwrey 5 днів тому

    The reusable gift bags what a great idea. I have some of the same material in tree skirts my mom made me. Such a lovely memory of her that floods back when I pull them out . Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us.♥

    • @MyFrugalHomeinFrance
      @MyFrugalHomeinFrance 5 днів тому

      How lucky you are to have tree skirts that your mom made for you. And I know just what you mean about the memories that flood back. When I unpacked our Christmas card holder this year, I immediately thought of our friend as I always do, and I realized I'd never shared that with her, so off a text went.

  • @PamAwrey
    @PamAwrey 5 днів тому

    Absolutely love the side board and decorations:)

    • @MyFrugalHomeinFrance
      @MyFrugalHomeinFrance 5 днів тому

      Thanks. The sideboard is my favorite piece of furniture. We found it in a thrift store in NYC years ago, and had it shipped to TN. It was a major bargain, even factoring the shipping in. I'm really glad it fit in our container. I would have missed it dearly.

  • @JanetKromka
    @JanetKromka 6 днів тому

    Love watching your Sunday updates. You are both such an inspiration. I love your sea themed Christmas tree. Also, your gift bags are genius.

    • @MyFrugalHomeinFrance
      @MyFrugalHomeinFrance 5 днів тому

      Thanks, Janet. I enjoyed putting the Christmas home tour together for you guys :)

  • @MargotRiedstra
    @MargotRiedstra 6 днів тому

    I’ve been using old scarves and fabric remnants to wrap gifts for the longest time, but your giftbags are definitely worthy of copying.

  • @lemontart3219
    @lemontart3219 6 днів тому

    What a very thoughtful decoration display. Love your beach tree and I remember those tiny ornaments from my childhood. Did you mention in one of your past vlog, but do you and your husband speak French? 🎄

    • @MyFrugalHomeinFrance
      @MyFrugalHomeinFrance 5 днів тому

      Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I speak intermediate French, which is to say sometimes I have all the words I need and sometimes I have none of them :) Every day is an adventure. My husband started studying French when we decided to move to France, so he is still early days. We're both committed to becoming fluent, and study every day.

  • @lightningbuglane8608
    @lightningbuglane8608 6 днів тому

    HOTLINE TO SANTA.... love all your decorations. They look amazing.

  • @pamtamkin
    @pamtamkin 7 днів тому

    Another super video, I love to you guys looking so happy. Always a tonic to see what you have been doing in your week. Thanks so much. Pam in Texas.x

    • @MyFrugalHomeinFrance
      @MyFrugalHomeinFrance 5 днів тому

      Thanks, Pam. It's always a joy to be able to share our adventures :) I appreciate you tuning in each week.

  • @MargotRiedstra
    @MargotRiedstra 12 днів тому

    Those pretty berries at 6.14 are Spindle - in Dutch we call them Kardinaalsmuts - Cardinal’s Hat.

    • @MyFrugalHomeinFrance
      @MyFrugalHomeinFrance 12 днів тому

      Thanks, I've been working on identifying all the plants in our garden. I'm happy to know the name.

  • @JanetKromka
    @JanetKromka 12 днів тому

    E and A as usual I was happy to watch your crafting and cooking. You are amazing and such an inspiration in being frugal. Wish I was 40 years younger and could enjoy doing some of the things that you are doing.

  • @smadaf
    @smadaf 12 днів тому

    24:48 Is the lintel over the door stone or very gray wood?

  • @jackiephillips9042
    @jackiephillips9042 12 днів тому

    Well done Erin and Aaron.

  • @walther435
    @walther435 12 днів тому

    😊😊😊 LOVE WATCHING EV WEEK!!! VERY INSPIRATIONAL AND INTERESTI NG! XO HAPPY jour de repos!

  • @tamarasmith1023
    @tamarasmith1023 15 днів тому

    Erin, How did you find your home in Normandy? Did you use a realtor or agency? Thanks!

    • @MyFrugalHomeinFrance
      @MyFrugalHomeinFrance 13 днів тому

      Hi Tamara, We found our house by searching on French property listing sites, like french-property.com. Then, we contacted the listing agent to set up a viewing. The house was owned by a British couple, and listed with a British agent, so we just worked with him.

  • @MargotRiedstra
    @MargotRiedstra 18 днів тому

    You’ll have to find an earthenware caquelon somewhere: eating cheese fondue out of a pan is a sacrelidge.

  • @JanetKromka
    @JanetKromka 19 днів тому

    Hi E & A. I always look forward to your Sunday email updates on what you are doing. I really love the view of your home looking through the arch towards your house and with the snow it looks even better. I love the recipe ideas too. Thanks for sharing. Janet Allies Mama.

    • @MyFrugalHomeinFrance
      @MyFrugalHomeinFrance 13 днів тому

      Thanks, Janet. That's my favorite view of the house :) When I saw that gate in a listing photo, I knew we had found our house.

  • @loriellison3723
    @loriellison3723 19 днів тому

    I use Petit Beurre cookies for my cheesecake crusts and now prefer them.

  • @suzannemckitterick2781
    @suzannemckitterick2781 19 днів тому

    What a lovely place. Your stone home is a bit like "Sean's World" (another Utuber in Normandy). His bldgs are 250-300 yrs old. Yours look younger. We have had a few snows in Minnesota, already, like you, but they have melted away, so far. Winter is definitely coming. Snow is so magical...like fairyland everywhere. Interesting video with soups, groceries, wood from the garage, boot repairs. I, too, live frugally, so appreciate your ideas. TY. Just sub'd. France is my favorite place in the world. Stay warm.

    • @MyFrugalHomeinFrance
      @MyFrugalHomeinFrance 13 днів тому

      Thanks, Suzanne. I watch "Sean's World," too. Believe it our not, our house is over 400 years old. It was a ruin when the previous owners bought it, so it's come a long way.

  • @suzannemckitterick2781
    @suzannemckitterick2781 19 днів тому

    Just discovered you...delightful and positive!

  • @jackiephillips9042
    @jackiephillips9042 20 днів тому

    Now I need to make some of those soups to add to Kurt and Kris's baskets for Christmas. Aaron, you got to make your snow people.

    • @MyFrugalHomeinFrance
      @MyFrugalHomeinFrance 20 днів тому

      Yep. Norman and Norma, from Normandy. Sadly, they melted away, but they'll be back again someday. --Mr. Huff

  • @tamarasmith1023
    @tamarasmith1023 20 днів тому

    We were in Orlean last week and the snow was so beautiful! Unfortunately, it seemed like no one knew how to drive in it or how to clear the roads. We hunkered down in a hotel and it took a looonnnggg time to make our way back to Paris.

  • @iwb70
    @iwb70 20 днів тому

    Ha I thought that was a fake fire until you mentioned it! It looks so perfect.

    • @MyFrugalHomeinFrance
      @MyFrugalHomeinFrance 20 днів тому

      Yes, my husband and I were joking that it looked like we had some sort of fireplace screensaver on in the background :) It's one of my favorite things about the house.

  • @zie9171
    @zie9171 21 день тому

    Your soup looks very delicious. Dare i say, very American, with the marshmallows and the sugar. Wow. I would make it but omit those 2 ingredients.

    • @MyFrugalHomeinFrance
      @MyFrugalHomeinFrance 20 днів тому

      Ha! Yes :) Sweet potato casserole is a Thanksgiving side dish in the U.S. That's really the only time of year that it's eaten. With the brown sugar and marshmallows, it's a dessert pretending to be a side dish :)

  • @zie9171
    @zie9171 21 день тому

    What area is this in france? Its beautiful. 🎉

  • @zie9171
    @zie9171 21 день тому

    Lamps are gorgeous. I'll try that too.

  • @pamtamkin
    @pamtamkin 24 дні тому

    Another great video, you guys are so inspiring, thank you very much. Pam in Texas.x

  • @susannejohnson6904
    @susannejohnson6904 26 днів тому

    Tried your fajita breakfast recipe. DELICIOUS!!

    • @MyFrugalHomeinFrance
      @MyFrugalHomeinFrance 26 днів тому

      Yay! I'm so happy you enjoyed it :) Thanks for taking the time to let me know.

  • @jackiephillips9042
    @jackiephillips9042 26 днів тому

    Love the size of the shells you found while beachcombing.

    • @MyFrugalHomeinFrance
      @MyFrugalHomeinFrance 25 днів тому

      Yes! I plan to turn them into Christmas ornaments for a coastal-themed tree. I think they're the perfect size for that.

  • @MarianneInmarsilia
    @MarianneInmarsilia 26 днів тому

    Fast food, especially is never a good value. Zero nutritional value and negative value environmentally.

  • @smadaf
    @smadaf 26 днів тому

    They call it MacDo in Quebec, too.

  • @poodlepup1
    @poodlepup1 27 днів тому

    hi just started to watch your channel... could you possibly put the camera on something and film what you are doing each time... its disappointing to see 4 or 5 mins of you talking about what you did... it would be nice to see what you are attempting to accomplish each time.... like other renovators in france do a good 10 or 20 mins of working so we can see the progress ... its great to see someone doing a great job at working to bring back a great building with history. thank you.

  • @amymorgan1074
    @amymorgan1074 28 днів тому

    Hey guys we are moving to France next year in May, I am just loving your channel and wish you guys so much luck. Tryna soak up all your knowledge, you guys are troopers for sure!

  • @abigailirvine3414
    @abigailirvine3414 28 днів тому

    We have massive monkey puzzle trees in our cemetery in Scotland they are very beautiful and rare your tree will be able to grow bigger blessings 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🌹

    • @MyFrugalHomeinFrance
      @MyFrugalHomeinFrance 25 днів тому

      Hi Abigail, I didn't realize money puzzle trees were rare. Your comment led me to do more research on them. Quite an interesting tree.

  • @lyndakling901
    @lyndakling901 Місяць тому

    Wildlife needs ground over…don’t mow everything within an inch of its life….

    • @MyFrugalHomeinFrance
      @MyFrugalHomeinFrance Місяць тому

      Not to worry. It's still early days, so our intentions may not be clear yet, but right now most of our efforts are focused on removing the invasives that are choking out native plants (and as a result limiting natural food and shelter for wildlife--like bees, hedgehogs, etc). That's why you see us removing ivy and leaving things like the ferns. This project isn't about trying to gain more lawn. If you follow us throughout the year, you'll notice all sorts of things we do to help the wildlife. For example, we delay mowing in the spring, so pollinators can benefit from the lawn weeds when little else is in bloom.

  • @lyndakling901
    @lyndakling901 Місяць тому

    Get a wood fired cooking stove like Frugal Queen in France….

  • @BinkieUrquhart
    @BinkieUrquhart Місяць тому

    Good morning, I've just discovered your video and find it interesting. The small green fruit are as you suspected part of the plum family, in England and Ireland they are called Green gages. I live in Bretagne and was surprised to see that some of the things that you mentioned are more expensive than here. The Intermarché gas bottles are €29.99, the "anti-gaspillage" boxes of fruit and veg are €1.00 and the Bread bags are €1.00. I wonder if other things are cheaper in Normandie.

    • @MyFrugalHomeinFrance
      @MyFrugalHomeinFrance 25 днів тому

      Very interesting. I would have assumed the prices in Bretagne and Normandie are quite similar. I sure wish gas bottles were 29.99 here.

    • @BinkieUrquhart
      @BinkieUrquhart 25 днів тому

      I was surprises too.

  • @OhJodi69
    @OhJodi69 Місяць тому

    Reminds me of the old Automat restaurants in NY.

  • @susannejohnson6904
    @susannejohnson6904 Місяць тому

    On the sheet pan fajitas, can it be a sugar substitute? I cannot have regular sugar.

    • @MyFrugalHomeinFrance
      @MyFrugalHomeinFrance Місяць тому

      I don't see why not. I would just use a 1:1 sugar substitute to keep the measurements the same. Another option would be to leave the sugar out. I think either option would be fine.