We are British and love our fish and chips , however the prices have risen so badly , what with the cost of oil to cook in , the price of fish and all of the shop overheads, we know buy a box of 2 tempura beer battered cod in a box for £4,50 and cook at home for a fraction of the price , a cod and chip supper can easily be £14 for 2 people now . !!!!
Hi Emmy great salad dressing I’ve been making our own dressing and taco mix and our bread and pancake mix and barbecue sauce sure tastes so much better then store bought thank you for everything you both do I look forward to your videos .
We've been doing "butter spread" for years- you may have had it at our house. Soften (don't melt) 1 lb. of butter in a bowl, adding 1 cup of water, 1 cup of oil (we use olive oil) and 1/4 t of salt. Whip it up using a hand mixer or wand mixer. It is soft, but will harden in the refrigerator. Stretches the butter, has healthy oil, and no chemicals.
I love this idea, I bought many 1lb boxes of butter over a year ago at .99! In the freezer. So asking about the "spread" 4 sticks of butter and 1 cup EACH of water and olive oil? Thanks for the great idea!
Hi from Australia. You won’t regret making a sourdough starter. I made mine in March 2020 during lockdown and have been using it ever since. When I don’t want to bake bread for a while I just put it in the freezer, then defrost, feed it and it’s good to go.
My husband just made some fudge for Christmas gifting. 4 lbs costs less than $20. That same weight of fudge at Sam’s Club cost $68. We eat 100% from scratch food at home 100% of the time. We have a second home in southern Colorado and have some Amish shops we love to go to. They have wonderful products! Thanks for another warm and fun video full of useful tips ❤️
I'm so glad you use scrapers to clean out the bowls. It drives me crazy when I watch cooking shows and they leave so much of the ingredients behind in the bowls! I even swipe out the inside of the egg shells!
My most recent DIY kitchen project was vanilla extract. The return on investment was astounding. I was able to make 8 ounce bottles of extract of organic vanilla beans for $6.80 each, which would have cost between $30 and $50 for the same amount purchased as small bottles at the grocery. That includes the beans, the vodka, and awesome bottles I found on Amazon. I'm giving most of it as Christmas gifts, but I'm keeping plenty for my baking cabinet. No more $8 a bottle for 2 ounces for me!
I make homemade pancakes, cookies, muffins, and so many more items. I absolutely love baking for my family. My goal in 2023 is to start making more things from scratch and stop buying the processed foods. This video was such an encouragement for me as I start preparing for this journey :)
It's so funny that you were making a dressing on this episode. I had to start making dressing because we have salads every night and our salad dressing was going up to almost $4 a bottle and I haven't checked it lately. So I took that dressing and I made it my own with my own recipe and we love it and we save a lot of money.
To save money by making things from scratch, my list includes homemade tomato sauce, breads, canoli cream, muffins, layer cakes, homemade frosting, loaf cakes, cookies, pizza dough, soups, chili, home-ground chopped meat, macaroni and cheese, chocolate pudding and whole grain side dishes like pilaf and bulgur. My grocery budget goes mostly towards the whole food ingredients to cook and bake from scratch. Discount supermarkets can be budget savers, but the shopper must be savvy and really know his/her prices. Blessings to all, Mrs. D from the Hudson Valley
One way I have saved money is to be able to go into a store, to look around, and not feel guilty about not buying anything. This took me years to feel comfortable doing this, but it's better late than never. I have pretty much always been a frugal shopper, whether forced, or now, by choice. This allows me to occasionally splurge on ingredients for my hobby (learning Korean cooking)
When freezing bread that are in plastic. Open up the bag in place one sheet of paper towel inside the bag. Then tie up the bag and freezer. When it's time to defrost the bread make sure the paper towel is still in the in the bag. The paper towel is there to absorb all the moisture and it makes the bread taste like day one
I am making all of our sweet treats (cookies, brownies etc.) from scratch. We also make our own “TV dinners” using leftovers and freezing them in individual servings.
To be nice, if you go back to buy the eggs, take empty cartons back and leave them...we return ours to the feed store we buy ours at and they love it....
Great video as always! My tip...I've been making homemade ranch for years, mainly because my husband refuses to use store bought, but buttermilk isn't necessary unless you love the added tang if so, just a couple drops of lemon juice in regular milk, cream or half n half, will create buttermilk! Also, using half n half makes it thicker!
I grew up learning to add a tablespoon of vinegar to a cup of milk to make homemade buttermilk. Much easier and less expensive than buying an entire container that a recipe calls for and possibly having some go to waste.
I make my own mayonnaise, tofu, pickled onions, bread….so many things! I love to cook and try new recipes (and make up my own). My husband jokes that I can make a three-course meal with a single onion and a potato 🤣
One of my best frugal tips is to wash my shower curtain liner. Yes, those clear liners you buy for the inside of your shower can be washed in the washer. They can usually be washed 4-5 times. Just throw in two bath towels, the liner and two more bath towels and launder as usual. When finished washing and rinsing, you can either hang it up right away or throw in dryer with a couple of towels for about 5 minutes to help with the wrinkles. When it finally cannot be washed any longer, cut out the magnets it comes with to use on the fridge or elsewhere.
We now only use a high quality fabric water repellent curtain with No liner; the type you find in nice hotels. Keep inside the tub when showering and until dry, which is super fast. They launder beautifully! Also only use the”C” shape hooks, not clips for easy hanging and removing.
I make my own desserts vs buying any as it is so much cheaper. I make my own tomato sauce vs buying jarred sauce. I make my own bread and pizza dough. I make my own coffee and coffee drinks vs going to a coffee shop. There’s a lot I make myself to save $.
Another great video Emmy & Paul! I have started making my own iced tea ( not only to save lots of money but to reduce plastic waste as well) artisan bread (when I have the time), French onion dip using a package of dry onion soup mix, my own gravy which is fresher and a lot less sodium than premade, and now my own vanilla extract. That has gone way up in price this year. They want $8 for 2 oz. The nice thing about making your own extract is all you have to do is just keep adding vodka to the mason jar and you will not run out! Kind of like a sourdough starter. I ordered my vanilla beans online in bulk to save money and I am using the rest to make more and give as Christmas gifts 🧑🎄
We love Tacos we buy several roasts when on sale. We cook them low and slow Mississippi style then shred and place in food saver bags. We freeze them flat and then we can pull them out and warm on the stove while chopping all the toppings. Tacos anytime we are craving.
Hi Emmy and Paul! I make my own gravies, sauces, soups, and any type of dessert. Old school hot cocoa made on the stove top. I’m starting back up with homemade breads as I’ve gotten a little lazy. My salad dressing of choice has always been a basic vinegar and oil. I’m retiring next year and looking forward to making more items from scratch.
One more tip, after reading the soup comments below! Homemade chicken noodle soup can be super quick and easy....2 packets of chicken ramen noodles (made with only 1 seasoning packet plus a bouillion mix with water), a can or 2 of diced chicken (including the juice in the can), a can of carrots drained, onion flakes, celery leaves, a good sprinkle of poultry seasoning, thyme, and black pepper. Salt to taste. It's definitely a hug from the stove top!
I make my own vanilla, anise, lemon, orange extract. Sharp cheddar cheese spread using a bar of cheese, mayo, pimento etc. Jazz up cream cheese. Cocktail sauce, mustard sauce. I will have to send you a salad dressing from a famous rest in NY. I have a who file folder full of make your own(myo,) in my computer.
I’m making meat marinades, it saves a ton of money. I dump the marinade into a couple of freezer bags, put in the meat, kneed, then use the vacuum sealer. I label them with the marinade flavor and meet name and date them. Then I toss them in the freezer. When ready to use them I can thaw them in the marinade. Saves time, money, and as a small family it’s a lot less waste.
I make homemade seasoning mixes. I buy various spices in bulk, then mix to make taco, fajita, meatloaf, steak, stew, popcorn, etc seasonings. Saves money and they are healthier and more flavorful because they're not half cheap sodium.
The thing that I make homemade that saves us a lot of money is that I make homemade pizza a couple of time a month. I use Naan bread or flatbread as the crust, whichever we find the best deal on and we and stock up and freeze it. I suppose we could just go without pizza, but we enjoy it so much and it's sooooooo much cheaper than delivery or even the frozen pizzas in the grocery store. And they're delicious, if I do say so myself. 😉 Thanks for another enjoyable vlog!
I buy a 1 quart of full fat milk and pour half of it into an empty clean quart milk carton, I then top both of them up with water to make a richer tasting skimmed milk. This doubles the quantity and halves the price and is much better for you and your purse.
I make chicken broth every time I buy rotisserie chicken. I go to Sam’s club early in the morning to look for their discounted rotisserie chicken that they didn’t sell the day before. I shred the chicken and food saver it for the freezer in portions. I use the soup function on my instant pot and cook the bones, vegetable scraps I throw in the freezer after cooking along with some crushed garlic and water and then I pressure can it. I have so many quarts of chicken broth in my pantry made from stuff I would’ve thrown away and it tastes way better than store bought, is cheaper and healthier as there is no added salt.
The coating on prepackaged shredded cheese is cellulose fiber from plant material. Humans cant digest it but it is good fiber but it hinders the melting of cheese.
Spreadable butter from Mary Hunt (it works!) Place two sticks (1 cup) of room temperature butter into the bowl of your stand mixer (or any bowl if you use a hand mixer). Using the whip attachment, whip the butter until it is smooth, about one minute. Add 1/2 cup of your oil of choice (I prefer canola oil because it has a very light flavor and smooth texture). Whip on medium-high for another minute. That's it. You're done.
I don't eat egg yolks . So because a small carton of egg whites is about 6 bucks, I buy a dozen eggs for 3 bucks and separate them as I have need. This way I save money and there's no waste.
Im blessed with lots of amish n Mennonite bulk food n grocery outlets in my area!! The one grocery outlet the Mennonite owner gives out free items that stuff is close out of date! He said it's alot cheaper to give stuff away then pay for a dumpster to throw food away!
The buttermilk powder is wonderful. If you buttermilk powder hardens you can pulverize it in a ziplock bag with your rolling pin. I have been using it for many years.
I was excited to hear you read out my tip about the dairy items. Knowledge is power! If you and Paul ever decide to start selling merchandise (“merch”) to promote your channel, I say anything with “Scrape your bowls” is a win. A close second would be “Be careful, it’s hot”. That one might get a couple of second glances. Ha! I’ve been making our bread. I can’t quite get up to sandwich sliced bread quality but for an open faced sandwich or to eat as toast, what I make is just fine. I’ve got a loaf of Croatian Milk Bread cooling as we speak.
I was in pickle and pepper sales. My brother worked for a cranberry juice firm. I spoke with a man who told me a local butter company made the same butter for local supermarkets. It is called private label. I had a brief case full of private labels to show distributors. No secret if you are in the food manufacturing business. People will tell you they can tell the difference as you stand there and know that your company made that product for the company they swear by. You can't tell them the truth.
If I go over my budget at check out line I do leave extra items back if I have been wrongly charged or product is not what it says it is I do go for refund sorry if I am short of cash they show no Mercey either
I keep those plastic containers that your son's goodies came in. We put sandwiches in them for packed lunches and use them as containers to freeze things.
I make pumpkin thai curry soup, and homemade bread for soaking up the soup remnants with. The pumpkin we grow, as well as the apples, garlic, onions and we make chicken stock from our vegetable scraps and chicken carcasses. We make a double batch and freeze it in quart containers for future meals. We seek out recipes for whatever is bountiful that year from our garden, or whatever we found deeply discounted from the grocery store. This recipe was found in our local newspaper by my mom while she was visiting, and I came home from Lowe's with 25 pumpkins bought the day after Halloween for 40 cents each. I canned them all, and made pounds of roasted seeds, and even saved sedds fot for growing my own pumpkins next year. I grew up being told that a stocked pantry was money in the bank. Don't plan a menu, until you have found that bargain, then focus meals around your "gem of a deal".
We are Australian. Best meat specials I can get are: Whole chickens are our cheapest at $4.50kg. I cut a small one down today for an Asian curry for 4, plus wings and skin to airfry, plus chicken bone broth from the carcass to reduce waste. Eggs are $4.20 dozen, often used for egg and lettuce salad for lunch. Pork roasts are next cheapest at $8kg so slow cook the shoulders/legs and airfry the skin for crackle. Any beef product is expensive, >$12 for 1kg sausages, > $14kg mince, > $20 kg for steak, etc. Pork mince is cheaper but tends to be dry so I mix it with beef mince for flavour and to reduce cost.
Most vacuum sealers have the ability to vacuum seal jars and then they can be stored in the pantry. I use my vacuum sealer all the time to vacuum seal my jars.Maybe someone you know has a vacuum sealer with the jar sealer you could borrow sometimes.
I do my toddler's fruit pouches... With 3 apples she has enough for 5 pouches... Each pouch at the supermarket is around 0.90€, 3 apples is around 0,50€... When I have any fruit going bad e put it in the fruit puree as well, so she was some variety and I reduce waste.
When we were young and would run out of salad dressing, my mom would mix mayo, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, some other seasonings I don't remember and shake it up and use that.
Love your bulk buys! We have a couple Amish stores near us and they have some great buys! One of our favorites is home made banana nut bread. So simple made with 5 mashed bananas, 3 eggs, 1/3 cup of oil, 1 cup nuts, and a yellow Duncan Hines cake mix. (Optional 1 tsp of vanilla ) Mash bananas with mixer, then add all other ingredients. Grease and lightly flour either 2 large loaf pans or 1 -9x13" cake pan . 350 degrees 35 mins or until center is firm. It is wonderful!
I have done it bread butter Home made is so easy just take little butter salt and oil Water and make it mixed all together and you have bread butter Home made so easy to make 😅😅😊🎉🎉🎉🎉
I started a sourdough starter 3 months ago. OMG homemade sourdough is amazing. I am also grinding my own wheat, so I am making whole grain sourdough. I am getting better and better!
@Frugal Money Saver yes, do it! I did so many other ferments first because I was scared, but should have started here. A few tips I learned ... a big key is that sourdough dough is much wetter than regular dough, which is needed for the rise (dont add flour like I kept doing). Once the starter is established, you can keep the starter in the fridge so you dont have to feed it every day. Then, the day before you bake, take it out AM, feed it, use it the next day, refeed and back in the refrigerator. Of course if you keep it out longer (I do sometimes) feed daily (Paul can then enjoy the disgards in goodies...waffles, muffins,etc). Also, the overnight proving really does make the best loaf as does the drop nead method versus traditional needing (loaf is too wet for regular neading). Drop a note if you need help. (Ps. Hubby and I are in our late 50s, in SF area, fully debt free, but still working 😀 ).
I would suggest going to an Asian food store. The prices are so much cheaper than a regular supermarket on basics like rice, soy sauce, spices, fresh herbs, sesame oil. We have a local "Pan-Asia" supermarket and the prices for Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and Thai foods are so cheap.
I recently started making my own thousand island dressing and tarter sauce with just a few kitchen staples. It reduces the amount of bottles in my fridge and I can make just the amount I need. This has eliminated the waste of expired product in partially used containers! Thank you for your inspirational videos ❤
I find that just about everything I make from scratch, which is about 90% of our food, is always cheaper than buying it ready made. I think my favorites are salad dressings including ranch, salsa, bread, spaghetti sauce
A couple Mondays ago, I got Filet Mignon, boneless Sirloin & Wednesday I got four one-pound bags of shelled walnuts at the foodbanks. The Walnuts was at the tail end of the foodbank behind my house, I had to get out of surgery first but did get a few good leftovers. My pantry is maybe 80% from foodbanks & is overloaded, which is good because no foodbank for two weeks during holidays, I also help out friends & family, my nephew is half of a newlywed couple.
My father used to travel to different food companies for his advise to them in their factories and saw them putting different company labels on the same products.
I have shopped at “Aldi” for well over 35-40 years! I live in Midwest, close to their US headquarters…. Their items are mostly name brand with their label…. Thanks for the buttermilk solids tip!
“From Scratch” this may seem out of the box…I grind our Ground Beef. My Kitchen Aid mixer has the attachment. I bought a piece of meat from BJs, it was called a beef knuckle. it was 4.49/ lb. The total price was 42.00 and the meat was fantastic with a small amount of fat. Once ground, I packed up portion sizes and made burgers to freeze. I cut a couple of pieces for steak or roast. This ground beef tastes amazing. Like the meat we ate as children. No fillers, no added colors. If I compare it to what you buy in the market it is night and day. I have done this 3 times now. SO WORTH IT! Also I have made my own ground pork from boneless pork loin on sale. Again, no resemblance to pre-ground pre-packaged meat. It may seem extreme but the quality is just amazing.
Great video as always. I have a couple of recipes that will save you quiet a bit on buttermilk and sour cream. Take 1 cup of your homemade yogurt put in sterilized quart jar fill with milk of your choice shake 1 minute let set on countertop for up to 24 hours for homemade cultured buttermilk for sour cream take 1 cup yogurt 1/2 cup whole milk and 1/2 cup cream mix well put lid on let set on countertop for up to 48 hours until desired thickness. My aunt always took 1 can evaporated milk to 1 lb margarine beat with a mixer it was her butter without a milk cow. Hope these help. You can also use your homemade buttermilk for your cultures when making homemade cheeses. Blessings to you and your family
@@FrugalMoneySaver I'm sooo glad you do that...al lot people I know turn their nose up at things like that because they're not right out of the eggshell! I, even during this weather, get about 6-7 eggs a day so I have them lined up in my freezer, flat, ready to go! I also powder eggs! It's so nice to have eggs as a ready protein source! :) Great job on the videos, guys! We soo appreciate having you out there! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)
I live next door to Lancaster. York county, we have a Mennonite bulk foods store near by. Making fresh buttermilk is easy to make. Order a culture and make it at home. I also make yoghurt at home. Saves lots of money. It’s easy. I also make homemade granola
I was going through heaps of toilet tissue as the roll was just spinning every time it was used I simply squash the rolls when I change them now and my toilet paper is lasting longer ..great to do if you have kids at home or visiting as you have to pull the paper for it to unroll 🎉
Thank you for another helpful video. I make my own salad dressing and store it in a Mason jar in the fridge. I also enjoy making my own coleslaw and salads. Prepared foods just do not compare. 😊
Here's a tip I do. Take a spiral notebook with you. I pay attention to the things we use weekly, monthly, and yearly. I keep track in a notebook different stores, and their prices. I may even call a few times a month for prices. Then I know I'm getting things we use at the cheapest price.
Don't know if true or the measurements needed but heard you can make buttermilk by adding vinegar to regular milk...you might want to research that further.
I only wash a few dishes by hand and the rest in the dishwasher, so I don’t really need the concentrated dish soap. I take a pretty bottle and mix the dish soap half and half with water. It thickens back up like the full strength. I put a pouring spout on it and keep it by the sink. I have even washed a full sink of dishes with this with no problem.
Tightwad Gazette French dressing: 1T chop onion, 2T sugar, 2T vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp paprika, 2T lemon juice, 1/2 cup ketchup....blend and store in refrigerator. If you want a very thick dressing, use all olive oil and no water.
I dehydrate all my own herbs for Italian seasoning . Grow my own garlic instead of buying it. Dehydrate my cherry tomatoes to make my own tomato paste.
I'm so glad I found this channel! It's like chatting with a friend at home. I make almost all of our baked goods from scratch, other than sandwich bread. Any kind of sweets or biscuits I make from scratch. I would make my bread too if I had more time. 😄 I make my own salad dressings too - the ratio I use for buttermilk dressing is 1/2 C each of the buttermilk, mayo and sour cream. It tends to get thinner after a couple days in the fridge so I like this version which starts kind of thick.
Herbs! Grow them in your kitchen in soil or water with nutrients. I have a whole herb garden. Also shred your own cabbage and lettuce instead of buying it preshredded, you get a lot more for much less! If you buy rotisserie chickens, use the trimmings and bones along with some veggie scraps (I keep a bag in my freezer) to make some delicious broth!
Wish we had a bulk store around us!!! Great tips! I bought powder buttermilk. I make my own breakfast meals sausage and biscuits, eggs, oatmeal. You name it and I make it! Lol! I am going to start making my seasonings but haven’t got that far yet. Anything you see frozen fast meals etc you can make your own. Easy meals when not feeling like cooking and no going to get takeout!
Thank you for the ranch dressing recipe; I will certainly give it a try. I make my own pancake recipe (dry) and keep it in the cupboard until I am ready to use it. More nutritious and healthy than the one you buy in the shelves. I recently bought a waffle maker at a flea market for $5. And now make my own waffles and freeze them and pop in the toaster when I feel like eating waffles. Much tastier and cheaper than the frozen ones. I enjoy doing this which makes easier. Thank you I enjoy your channel very much and look forward to them.😊
I found a recipe for Hearty Oatmeal Pancakes several years ago and it is all I use. It was in a Taste of Home guilt free cookbook I had and think I still have. Healthy and much better than frozen . I think I have a waffle maker put up somewhere. Thanks for the idea!
Hi Emmy, I stopped buying over-priced calcium tablets and have started eating egg shells for calcium/magnesium. It naturally absorbs into my body much better, is easy to make, and is very cost effective. Ty for your great ideas too!
At this time of year, I make my own birdseed. Tender oatmeal is mixed with sunflower oil. To this I add flaxseed, sunflower seeds and chopped raisins. Sometimes a few chopped nuts. Plus all kind of seeds out of my garden.
We love reading all the viewer comments! And seeing you and Paul show us how you keep it real! Another absolutely epic video from you two! Can't wait to see your videos in January 2023 for sourdough making and recipes! Have a simply frugal, sensational Christmas season as you prepare and celebrate throughout December. And may all your viewers have a joyous holiday of whatever they choose as well.
My mom used to buy the cans of frozen orange juice concentrate, also. I have started doing the same. She also bought dry milk powder and would add the water to it to mix it up and sometimes add to regular milk to extend it. Also she would use it in recipes requiring milk.
I try to make / keep on hand my own low salt taco seasoning, because my teens want to eat and can prep tacos themselves….. I shop early and get the reduced low fat ground beef to keep in stock in our freezer…. As well as chicken….
We are empty nesters too! But when my children were young we made homemade chocolate syrup!!! Dissolve coco powder in water add the amount of sugar you desire and bring to a boil. Then drop down to a simmer for 3-5 minutes stirring constantly! DO NOT walk away!!!! Cool and refrigerated!
It's good to combine trips. Seeing a new baby and finding food deals is a great combination! Those eggs were beautiful and I'm jealous of the deal you found on the buttermilk powder!
Make all baked goods and freezer meals from scratch. They taste so much better and are healthier. Always bring a large cooler when traveling packed with food and drink to eliminate having to get take out food.
Great video...need to make that ranch dressing soon...I make granola from scratch...the prices in the store are so expensive for granola...I keep the ingredients simple: oats, agave sweetener, cocoanut oil, cinnamon and raisins...yummy on yogurt or as a snack...super 😋
Plain yogurt is an excellent substitute for both buttermilk or sour cream. I’ve made our Christmas ‘Sour Cream’ coffee cake this way for eons! I was surprised when you shared one of my tips. Susan
I was Ata yard sales i boughtareal butter churn. Made my first butter. I churn for 4 hours while watching TV work out and wonderful butter.and ho.e made yeast rolls
What I make from scratch that costs so much at the restaurant now is what I made my husband for his birthday: chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with homemade cream gravy and cooked carrots. I made his birthday cake also - German chocolate. He was in Heaven! Chicken fried steak dinner here is anywhere from $12.99 to $15.99.
I like to make my own taco seasoning. It tastes so much better and doesn't have unnecessary ingredients. Wishing your family, a safe and joyous Christmas!
I have been thinking about getting a food saver but worry about the plastic waste, but I love that you wash up and reuse some of them, I wash most of my plastic baggies that I have stored food in.
Yes, as long as we don't store raw meat in them they are washed and reused. You just have to be careful when you open the package to cut close to the top and evenly so you can reseal them!
I love Lancaster. All through the state there are bulk Amish stores. I lived in Western PA many years and the bulk stores were so economical. I need to make a trip up there in the spring.
My advice: Always keep some homemade soup in the freezer. It's a lifesaver when you get too sick to cook!
Absolutely! We always have some!
This was a very good comment. I am experiencing being very sick and I had some chili in the freezer for my husband
We do this as well! They are also great for those days where you are exhausted and could use a "warm hug" from a good bowl of soup.
Very true
Definitely! I can soups and broth and it is so handy and hearty, especially when you are sick.
We are British and love our fish and chips , however the prices have risen so badly , what with the cost of oil to cook in , the price of fish and all of the shop overheads, we know buy a box of 2 tempura beer battered cod in a box for £4,50 and cook at home for a fraction of the price , a cod and chip supper can easily be £14 for 2 people now . !!!!
Hi Emmy great salad dressing I’ve been making our own dressing and taco mix and our bread and pancake mix and barbecue sauce sure tastes so much better then store bought thank you for everything you both do I look forward to your videos .
Absolutely heartbreaking 💔
Or frozen supermarket pizza and ready made salad feed three easily
We've been doing "butter spread" for years- you may have had it at our house. Soften (don't melt) 1 lb. of butter in a bowl, adding 1 cup of water, 1 cup of oil (we use olive oil) and 1/4 t of salt. Whip it up using a hand mixer or wand mixer. It is soft, but will harden in the refrigerator. Stretches the butter, has healthy oil, and no chemicals.
LOL! Who knew?
What a great idea! And if you spread your imagination you can do a herb spread, garlic spread you name it!!😊😊😊
Yes ! A friends mother lived in England during the war when she began doing this...and still does it to this day !
I love this idea, I bought many 1lb boxes of butter over a year ago at .99! In the freezer. So asking about the "spread" 4 sticks of butter and 1 cup EACH of water and olive oil? Thanks for the great idea!
Hi from Australia. You won’t regret making a sourdough starter. I made mine in March 2020 during lockdown and have been using it ever since. When I don’t want to bake bread for a while I just put it in the freezer, then defrost, feed it and it’s good to go.
Great to hear! Thank you Janet!
My husband just made some fudge for Christmas gifting. 4 lbs costs less than $20. That same weight of fudge at Sam’s Club cost $68. We eat 100% from scratch food at home 100% of the time. We have a second home in southern Colorado and have some Amish shops we love to go to. They have wonderful products! Thanks for another warm and fun video full of useful tips ❤️
Is it a fudge recipe that you can share please?
Would appreciate the recipe as well! Thanks 😊
I'm so glad you use scrapers to clean out the bowls. It drives me crazy when I watch cooking shows and they leave so much of the ingredients behind in the bowls! I even swipe out the inside of the egg shells!
Oh I am a huge scraper LOL!
My most recent DIY kitchen project was vanilla extract. The return on investment was astounding. I was able to make 8 ounce bottles of extract of organic vanilla beans for $6.80 each, which would have cost between $30 and $50 for the same amount purchased as small bottles at the grocery. That includes the beans, the vodka, and awesome bottles I found on Amazon. I'm giving most of it as Christmas gifts, but I'm keeping plenty for my baking cabinet. No more $8 a bottle for 2 ounces for me!
Great idea! Thanks Kathryn!
My own vanilla is a goal too!!
I make homemade pancakes, cookies, muffins, and so many more items. I absolutely love baking for my family. My goal in 2023 is to start making more things from scratch and stop buying the processed foods. This video was such an encouragement for me as I start preparing for this journey :)
YAY! So happy the video was helpful!
It's so funny that you were making a dressing on this episode. I had to start making dressing because we have salads every night and our salad dressing was going up to almost $4 a bottle and I haven't checked it lately. So I took that dressing and I made it my own with my own recipe and we love it and we save a lot of money.
Love that! Yes, the prices are high and ingredients lacking!
I think homemade dressing is so much nicer than store bought
We make a salad dressing with mayo, vinegar and a little sugar. Yesterday I threw avocado in it too. It was good.
To save money by making things from scratch, my list includes homemade tomato sauce, breads, canoli cream, muffins, layer cakes, homemade frosting, loaf cakes, cookies, pizza dough, soups, chili, home-ground chopped meat, macaroni and cheese, chocolate pudding and whole grain side dishes like pilaf and bulgur. My grocery budget goes mostly towards the whole food ingredients to cook and bake from scratch. Discount supermarkets can be budget savers, but the shopper must be savvy and really know his/her prices. Blessings to all, Mrs. D from the Hudson Valley
Yes, so important to know your prices!
One way I have saved money is to be able to go into a store, to look around, and not feel guilty about not buying anything. This took me years to feel comfortable doing this, but it's better late than never. I have pretty much always been a frugal shopper, whether forced, or now, by choice. This allows me to occasionally splurge on ingredients for my hobby (learning Korean cooking)
Yes! We are frugal so we can have money for what we feel is important!
When freezing bread that are in plastic. Open up the bag in place one sheet of paper towel inside the bag.
Then tie up the bag and freezer.
When it's time to defrost the bread make sure the paper towel is still in the in the bag.
The paper towel is there to absorb all the moisture and it makes the bread taste like day one
Great tip Melody!
I am making all of our sweet treats (cookies, brownies etc.) from scratch. We also make our own “TV dinners” using leftovers and freezing them in individual servings.
To be nice, if you go back to buy the eggs, take empty cartons back and leave them...we return ours to the feed store we buy ours at and they love it....
Awesome idea
We absolutely will!
Great video as always!
My tip...I've been making homemade ranch for years, mainly because my husband refuses to use store bought, but buttermilk isn't necessary unless you love the added tang if so, just a couple drops of lemon juice in regular milk, cream or half n half, will create buttermilk! Also, using half n half makes it thicker!
I grew up learning to add a tablespoon of vinegar to a cup of milk to make homemade buttermilk. Much easier and less expensive than buying an entire container that a recipe calls for and possibly having some go to waste.
Thanks for this hint!
You can also use plain yogurt or a little bit of plain Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream- a little added probiotics and protein!
Great tip!
That is so true I love that comment
I make my own mayonnaise, tofu, pickled onions, bread….so many things! I love to cook and try new recipes (and make up my own). My husband jokes that I can make a three-course meal with a single onion and a potato 🤣
Love it!! That is so wonderful Dee!!
One of my best frugal tips is to wash my shower curtain liner. Yes, those clear liners you buy for the inside of your shower can be washed in the washer. They can usually be washed 4-5 times. Just throw in two bath towels, the liner and two more bath towels and launder as usual. When finished washing and rinsing, you can either hang it up right away or throw in dryer with a couple of towels for about 5 minutes to help with the wrinkles. When it finally cannot be washed any longer, cut out the magnets it comes with to use on the fridge or elsewhere.
I do this also! The liner comes out perfectly!!
@@susanrobinson408 I am going to try this. I was just telling my husband we needed a new liner because it is somewhat discussing.
I do this too. I always put it in the dryer for a few minutes to get our wrinkles and most of the water.
We now only use a high quality fabric water repellent curtain with No liner; the type you find in nice hotels. Keep inside the tub when showering and until dry, which is super fast. They launder beautifully!
Also only use the”C” shape hooks, not clips for easy hanging and removing.
I’ve also done that for years.
3:09 I love this video! We live close to Lancaster and our son lives even closer. Love it there!!!! What a great hall! 🥰👏🏻🇮🇹🍞🥖
We love it there too!
I make my own desserts vs buying any as it is so much cheaper. I make my own tomato sauce vs buying jarred sauce. I make my own bread and pizza dough. I make my own coffee and coffee drinks vs going to a coffee shop. There’s a lot I make myself to save $.
That's so great Gretchen!
cupcakes, vegetable soup, muffins, sushi rolls, diy frezzer meals.
Another great video Emmy & Paul! I have started making my own iced tea ( not only to save lots of money but to reduce plastic waste as well) artisan bread (when I have the time), French onion dip using a package of dry onion soup mix, my own gravy which is fresher and a lot less sodium than premade, and now my own vanilla extract. That has gone way up in price this year. They want $8 for 2 oz. The nice thing about making your own extract is all you have to do is just keep adding vodka to the mason jar and you will not run out! Kind of like a sourdough starter. I ordered my vanilla beans online in bulk to save money and I am using the rest to make more and give as Christmas gifts 🧑🎄
That's wonderful! Yes, vanilla is so high!
We love Tacos we buy several roasts when on sale. We cook them low and slow Mississippi style then shred and place in food saver bags. We freeze them flat and then we can pull them out and warm on the stove while chopping all the toppings. Tacos anytime we are craving.
So smart and creative!
We are 80% debt free!Just a few more months!YAY!!!
That is so wonderful!! Congrats!
Hi Emmy and Paul! I make my own gravies, sauces, soups, and any type of dessert. Old school hot cocoa made on the stove top. I’m starting back up with homemade breads as I’ve gotten a little lazy. My salad dressing of choice has always been a basic vinegar and oil. I’m retiring next year and looking forward to making more items from scratch.
Yes, it's great to have that extra time to cook!
One more tip, after reading the soup comments below! Homemade chicken noodle soup can be super quick and easy....2 packets of chicken ramen noodles (made with only 1 seasoning packet plus a bouillion mix with water), a can or 2 of diced chicken (including the juice in the can), a can of carrots drained, onion flakes, celery leaves, a good sprinkle of poultry seasoning, thyme, and black pepper. Salt to taste. It's definitely a hug from the stove top!
Thanks for sharing that!
I make my own vanilla, anise, lemon, orange extract. Sharp cheddar cheese spread using a bar of cheese, mayo, pimento etc. Jazz up cream cheese. Cocktail sauce, mustard sauce. I will have to send you a salad dressing from a famous rest in NY. I have a who file folder full of make your own(myo,) in my computer.
That's so great LadyD!
I’m making meat marinades, it saves a ton of money. I dump the marinade into a couple of freezer bags, put in the meat, kneed, then use the vacuum sealer. I label them with the marinade flavor and meet name and date them. Then I toss them in the freezer. When ready to use them I can thaw them in the marinade. Saves time, money, and as a small family it’s a lot less waste.
Great idea Karen!
Complaint Department, Grocery Stores with shelve tags with no prices on them, no way Jose. Really? Are they ashamed of the prices?
Right!?
Bone broth, gluten free everything, pizza
That's great Michelle!
I make homemade seasoning mixes. I buy various spices in bulk, then mix to make taco, fajita, meatloaf, steak, stew, popcorn, etc seasonings. Saves money and they are healthier and more flavorful because they're not half cheap sodium.
Yes! Salt in those mixes is ridiculous!
The thing that I make homemade that saves us a lot of money is that I make homemade pizza a couple of time a month. I use Naan bread or flatbread as the crust, whichever we find the best deal on and we and stock up and freeze it. I suppose we could just go without pizza, but we enjoy it so much and it's sooooooo much cheaper than delivery or even the frozen pizzas in the grocery store. And they're delicious, if I do say so myself. 😉
Thanks for another enjoyable vlog!
I too make homemade pizza. I make my own pizza dough. I have not made my own pizza sauce yet, Will learn eventually.
Barbara love the idea of Naan!
I buy a 1 quart of full fat milk and pour half of it into an empty clean quart milk carton, I then top both of them up with water to make a richer tasting skimmed milk. This doubles the quantity and halves the price and is much better for you and your purse.
Great idea!
I make granola, gravies, soups, broths and stocks, coleslaw, macaroni salad, potato salad, salad dressings, sauces and marinades, baked beans, cookies, carrot cake
Sounds great Virginia! Thank you!
I make chicken broth every time I buy rotisserie chicken. I go to Sam’s club early in the morning to look for their discounted rotisserie chicken that they didn’t sell the day before. I shred the chicken and food saver it for the freezer in portions. I use the soup function on my instant pot and cook the bones, vegetable scraps I throw in the freezer after cooking along with some crushed garlic and water and then I pressure can it. I have so many quarts of chicken broth in my pantry made from stuff I would’ve thrown away and it tastes way better than store bought, is cheaper and healthier as there is no added salt.
So smart Shelly!
Salad dressing, granola, jam, bread, soup, pancake mix, coleslaw…
So smart!
The coating on prepackaged shredded cheese is cellulose fiber from plant material. Humans cant digest it but it is good fiber but it hinders the melting of cheese.
Spreadable butter from Mary Hunt (it works!)
Place two sticks (1 cup) of room temperature butter into the bowl of your stand mixer (or any bowl if you use a hand mixer). Using the whip attachment, whip the butter until it is smooth, about one minute. Add 1/2 cup of your oil of choice (I prefer canola oil because it has a very light flavor and smooth texture). Whip on medium-high for another minute. That's it. You're done.
Thanks Linda!
I don't eat egg yolks . So because a small carton of egg whites is about 6 bucks, I buy a dozen eggs for 3 bucks and separate them as I have need. This way I save money and there's no waste.
Great idea!
we make all our own bread rolls english muffins
That's great Bobbi!
Im blessed with lots of amish n Mennonite bulk food n grocery outlets in my area!! The one grocery outlet the Mennonite owner gives out free items that stuff is close out of date! He said it's alot cheaper to give stuff away then pay for a dumpster to throw food away!
That is awesome Rose! Wish we had some closer!
The buttermilk powder is wonderful. If you buttermilk powder hardens you can pulverize it in a ziplock bag with your rolling pin. I have been using it for many years.
Thanks for sharing!
I was excited to hear you read out my tip about the dairy items. Knowledge is power! If you and Paul ever decide to start selling merchandise (“merch”) to promote your channel, I say anything with “Scrape your bowls” is a win. A close second would be “Be careful, it’s hot”. That one might get a couple of second glances. Ha! I’ve been making our bread. I can’t quite get up to sandwich sliced bread quality but for an open faced sandwich or to eat as toast, what I make is just fine. I’ve got a loaf of Croatian Milk Bread cooling as we speak.
I was in pickle and pepper sales. My brother worked for a cranberry juice firm. I spoke with a man who told me a local butter company made the same butter for local supermarkets. It is called private label. I had a brief case full of private labels to show distributors. No secret if you are in the food manufacturing business. People will tell you they can tell the difference as you stand there and know that your company made that product for the company they swear by. You can't tell them the truth.
A pullman loaf pan helps when making sandwich bread. They were expensive before but are more so now.
I bought our Christmas cakes Christmas presents chicken gravey
If I go over my budget at check out line I do leave extra items back if I have been wrongly charged or product is not what it says it is I do go for refund sorry if I am short of cash they show no Mercey either
Each situation each frugual journey is unique I pick frugual tips that I need
I keep those plastic containers that your son's goodies came in. We put sandwiches in them for packed lunches and use them as containers to freeze things.
Yes, so helpful!
I make pumpkin thai curry soup, and homemade bread for soaking up the soup remnants with. The pumpkin we grow, as well as the apples, garlic, onions and we make chicken stock from our vegetable scraps and chicken carcasses. We make a double batch and freeze it in quart containers for future meals. We seek out recipes for whatever is bountiful that year from our garden, or whatever we found deeply discounted from the grocery store. This recipe was found in our local newspaper by my mom while she was visiting, and I came home from Lowe's with 25 pumpkins bought the day after Halloween for 40 cents each. I canned them all, and made pounds of roasted seeds, and even saved sedds fot for growing my own pumpkins next year. I grew up being told that a stocked pantry was money in the bank. Don't plan a menu, until you have found that bargain, then focus meals around your "gem of a deal".
Love that so much Elizabeth! So smart and creative!
We are Australian. Best meat specials I can get are: Whole chickens are our cheapest at $4.50kg. I cut a small one down today for an Asian curry for 4, plus wings and skin to airfry, plus chicken bone broth from the carcass to reduce waste. Eggs are $4.20 dozen, often used for egg and lettuce salad for lunch. Pork roasts are next cheapest at $8kg so slow cook the shoulders/legs and airfry the skin for crackle. Any beef product is expensive, >$12 for 1kg sausages, > $14kg mince, > $20 kg for steak, etc. Pork mince is cheaper but tends to be dry so I mix it with beef mince for flavour and to reduce cost.
Wow! Thanks for sharing Helen!
Most vacuum sealers have the ability to vacuum seal jars and then they can be stored in the pantry. I use my vacuum sealer all the time to vacuum seal my jars.Maybe someone you know has a vacuum sealer with the jar sealer you could borrow sometimes.
Thanks Kathy!
I do my toddler's fruit pouches... With 3 apples she has enough for 5 pouches... Each pouch at the supermarket is around 0.90€, 3 apples is around 0,50€... When I have any fruit going bad e put it in the fruit puree as well, so she was some variety and I reduce waste.
That's a great idea Nadia!
When we were young and would run out of salad dressing, my mom would mix mayo, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, some other seasonings I don't remember and shake it up and use that.
Sounds good!
Love Centreville Bulk Food except I live in Virginia. When my husband was alive, we went to Lancaster often. I miss it. Their spices are so cheap.
Love your bulk buys! We have a couple Amish stores near us and they have some great buys! One of our favorites is home made banana nut bread. So simple made with 5 mashed bananas, 3 eggs, 1/3 cup of oil, 1 cup nuts, and a yellow Duncan Hines cake mix. (Optional 1 tsp of vanilla ) Mash bananas with mixer, then add all other ingredients. Grease and lightly flour either 2 large loaf pans or 1 -9x13" cake pan . 350 degrees 35 mins or until center is firm. It is wonderful!
Thanks Barb!
I have done it bread butter Home made is so easy just take little butter salt and oil Water and make it mixed all together and you have bread butter Home made so easy to make 😅😅😊🎉🎉🎉🎉
I started a sourdough starter 3 months ago. OMG homemade sourdough is amazing. I am also grinding my own wheat, so I am making whole grain sourdough. I am getting better and better!
OK I really need to do this as my January project!
@Frugal Money Saver yes, do it! I did so many other ferments first because I was scared, but should have started here. A few tips I learned ... a big key is that sourdough dough is much wetter than regular dough, which is needed for the rise (dont add flour like I kept doing). Once the starter is established, you can keep the starter in the fridge so you dont have to feed it every day. Then, the day before you bake, take it out AM, feed it, use it the next day, refeed and back in the refrigerator. Of course if you keep it out longer (I do sometimes) feed daily (Paul can then enjoy the disgards in goodies...waffles, muffins,etc). Also, the overnight proving really does make the best loaf as does the drop nead method versus traditional needing (loaf is too wet for regular neading). Drop a note if you need help. (Ps. Hubby and I are in our late 50s, in SF area, fully debt free, but still working 😀 ).
I would suggest going to an Asian food store. The prices are so much cheaper than a regular supermarket on basics like rice, soy sauce, spices, fresh herbs, sesame oil. We have a local "Pan-Asia" supermarket and the prices for Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and Thai foods are so cheap.
Great suggestion!
I recently started making my own thousand island dressing and tarter sauce with just a few kitchen staples. It reduces the amount of bottles in my fridge and I can make just the amount I need. This has eliminated the waste of expired product in partially used containers!
Thank you for your inspirational videos ❤
So smart to make the smaller amount!
I would love the recipe for thousand island dressing, please share for me and maybe others. Thank you.
I find that just about everything I make from scratch, which is about 90% of our food, is always cheaper than buying it ready made. I think my favorites are salad dressings including ranch, salsa, bread, spaghetti sauce
Very true!
A couple Mondays ago, I got Filet Mignon, boneless Sirloin & Wednesday I got four one-pound bags of shelled walnuts at the foodbanks. The Walnuts was at the tail end of the foodbank behind my house, I had to get out of surgery first but did get a few good leftovers. My pantry is maybe 80% from foodbanks & is overloaded, which is good because no foodbank for two weeks during holidays, I also help out friends & family, my nephew is half of a newlywed couple.
So great that you share your bounty Victor!!
My father used to travel to different food companies for his advise to them in their factories and saw them putting different company labels on the same products.
Yes! We are hearing that more and more!
Lancaster is my favorite place to shop! And you even pronounce it correctly!
LOL! We love it there!
I make my own salad dressings to avoid the soybean oils and other preservatives, as well as our own arrabiatta tomato sauce for Italian dishes.
So smarty Claire!
I have shopped at “Aldi” for well over 35-40 years! I live in Midwest, close to their US headquarters…. Their items are mostly name brand with their label…. Thanks for the buttermilk solids tip!
That's great Debra. No Aldi here!
great tips! I need to set a timer! I can spend hours just browsing a store.
“From Scratch” this may seem out of the box…I grind our Ground Beef. My Kitchen Aid mixer has the attachment. I bought a piece of meat from BJs, it was called a beef knuckle. it was 4.49/ lb. The total price was 42.00 and the meat was fantastic with a small amount of fat. Once ground, I packed up portion sizes and made burgers to freeze. I cut a couple of pieces for steak or roast. This ground beef tastes amazing. Like the meat we ate as children. No fillers, no added colors. If I compare it to what you buy in the market it is night and day. I have done this 3 times now. SO WORTH IT! Also I have made my own ground pork from boneless pork loin on sale. Again, no resemblance to pre-ground pre-packaged meat. It may seem extreme but the quality is just amazing.
Not extreme at all-very creative!!
Great video as always. I have a couple of recipes that will save you quiet a bit on buttermilk and sour cream. Take 1 cup of your homemade yogurt put in sterilized quart jar fill with milk of your choice shake 1 minute let set on countertop for up to 24 hours for homemade cultured buttermilk for sour cream take 1 cup yogurt 1/2 cup whole milk and 1/2 cup cream mix well put lid on let set on countertop for up to 48 hours until desired thickness. My aunt always took 1 can evaporated milk to 1 lb margarine beat with a mixer it was her butter without a milk cow. Hope these help. You can also use your homemade buttermilk for your cultures when making homemade cheeses. Blessings to you and your family
Thank you for watching and sharing Joyce!
Thank you for sharing.
You know you can freeze some of those eggs, Emmy! Nice to have! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :) Scrambles, etc.
Oh yes!
@@FrugalMoneySaver I'm sooo glad you do that...al lot people I know turn their nose up at things like that because they're not right out of the eggshell! I, even during this weather, get about 6-7 eggs a day so I have them lined up in my freezer, flat, ready to go! I also powder eggs! It's so nice to have eggs as a ready protein source! :) Great job on the videos, guys! We soo appreciate having you out there! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)
I’ve started making homemade bread. I also make my own seasoning mixes.
So smart Gail!
I live next door to Lancaster. York county, we have a Mennonite bulk foods store near by. Making fresh buttermilk is easy to make. Order a culture and make it at home. I also make yoghurt at home. Saves lots of money. It’s easy. I also make homemade granola
Yes! Thanks!
I was going through heaps of toilet tissue as the roll was just spinning every time it was used I simply squash the rolls when I change them now and my toilet paper is lasting longer ..great to do if you have kids at home or visiting as you have to pull the paper for it to unroll 🎉
Thank you for another helpful video. I make my own salad dressing and store it in a Mason jar in the fridge. I also enjoy making my own coleslaw and salads. Prepared foods just do not compare. 😊
I agree Diana!
Here's a tip I do. Take a spiral notebook with you. I pay attention to the things we use weekly, monthly, and yearly.
I keep track in a notebook different stores, and their prices. I may even call a few times a month for prices.
Then I know I'm getting things we use at the cheapest price.
So smart! A price book is so helpful!
Don't know if true or the measurements needed but heard you can make buttermilk by adding vinegar to regular milk...you might want to research that further.
I'm not sure if that is buttermilk per se but I believe you can sub it for buttermilk.
I only wash a few dishes by hand and the rest in the dishwasher, so I don’t really need the concentrated dish soap. I take a pretty bottle and mix the dish soap half and half with water. It thickens back up like the full strength. I put a pouring spout on it and keep it by the sink. I have even washed a full sink of dishes with this with no problem.
Smart!
Tightwad Gazette French dressing: 1T chop onion, 2T sugar, 2T vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp paprika, 2T lemon juice, 1/2 cup ketchup....blend and store in refrigerator. If you want a very thick dressing, use all olive oil and no water.
Thanks for sharing!!
I dehydrate all my own herbs for Italian seasoning . Grow my own garlic instead of buying it. Dehydrate my cherry tomatoes to make my own tomato paste.
So frugal and smart Kim!
I'm so glad I found this channel! It's like chatting with a friend at home.
I make almost all of our baked goods from scratch, other than sandwich bread. Any kind of sweets or biscuits I make from scratch. I would make my bread too if I had more time. 😄
I make my own salad dressings too - the ratio I use for buttermilk dressing is 1/2 C each of the buttermilk, mayo and sour cream. It tends to get thinner after a couple days in the fridge so I like this version which starts kind of thick.
Thanks for the tip on the Ranch! So happy you enjoy our channel! Thank you!
Hi, well I make homemade pancakes, cornbread, and soup, broth/stock, love your videos thank you for sharing
Thanks for sharing Janet!
Herbs! Grow them in your kitchen in soil or water with nutrients. I have a whole herb garden. Also shred your own cabbage and lettuce instead of buying it preshredded, you get a lot more for much less! If you buy rotisserie chickens, use the trimmings and bones along with some veggie scraps (I keep a bag in my freezer) to make some delicious broth!
Thanks for the tips Kelly!
Wish we had a bulk store around us!!! Great tips! I bought powder buttermilk. I make my own breakfast meals sausage and biscuits, eggs, oatmeal. You name it and I make it! Lol! I am going to start making my seasonings but haven’t got that far yet. Anything you see frozen fast meals etc you can make your own. Easy meals when not feeling like cooking and no going to get takeout!
Absolutely Jackie!
Thank you for the ranch dressing recipe; I will certainly give it a try. I make my own pancake recipe (dry) and keep it in the cupboard until I am ready to use it. More nutritious and healthy than the one you buy in the shelves. I recently bought a waffle maker at a flea market for $5. And now make my own waffles and freeze them and pop in the toaster when I feel like eating waffles. Much tastier and cheaper than the frozen ones. I enjoy doing this which makes easier. Thank you I enjoy your channel very much and look forward to them.😊
I found a recipe for Hearty Oatmeal Pancakes several years ago and it is all I use. It was in a Taste of Home guilt free cookbook I had and think I still have. Healthy and much better than frozen . I think I have a waffle maker put up somewhere. Thanks for the idea!
I need to get a waffle maker! We love waffles!
Hearty oatmeal pancake recipe sounds delicious! Can you share your recipe please? Thanks in advance.
Hi Emmy, I stopped buying over-priced calcium tablets and have started eating egg shells for calcium/magnesium. It naturally absorbs into my body much better, is easy to make, and is very cost effective. Ty for your great ideas too!
Deal of the year at WLgreen’s through Saturday!!! Walgreen’s toilet paper on sale $1.99 , normally $4.99!!!! Huge rolls!
WHAT? Great deal!
At this time of year, I make my own birdseed. Tender oatmeal is mixed with sunflower oil. To this I add flaxseed, sunflower seeds and chopped raisins. Sometimes a few chopped nuts. Plus all kind of seeds out of my garden.
Great idea Gabi!
We love reading all the viewer comments! And seeing you and Paul show us how you keep it real! Another absolutely epic video from you two!
Can't wait to see your videos in January 2023 for sourdough making and recipes!
Have a simply frugal, sensational Christmas season as you prepare and celebrate throughout December.
And may all your viewers have a joyous holiday of whatever they choose as well.
You as well! Thank you so very much Rose Ann!
My mom used to buy the cans of frozen orange juice concentrate, also. I have started doing the same. She also bought dry milk powder and would add the water to it to mix it up and sometimes add to regular milk to extend it. Also she would use it in recipes requiring milk.
Great tips Shirley!
I do that sometimes..if added to regular milk and shaken well, nobody notices. Sometimes it gets me to my next shop day.
I try to make / keep on hand my own low salt taco seasoning, because my teens want to eat and can prep tacos themselves….. I shop early and get the reduced low fat ground beef to keep in stock in our freezer…. As well as chicken….
So smart to shop early!
We are empty nesters too! But when my children were young we made homemade chocolate syrup!!! Dissolve coco powder in water add the amount of sugar you desire and bring to a boil. Then drop down to a simmer for 3-5 minutes stirring constantly! DO NOT walk away!!!! Cool and refrigerated!
Oh that sounds good!
We make a copycat Chick-fil-A sauce from scratch. Way cheaper! And so good!
Love that!
It's good to combine trips. Seeing a new baby and finding food deals is a great combination! Those eggs were beautiful and I'm jealous of the deal you found on the buttermilk powder!
Yes! The trip was a blessing!
Make all baked goods and freezer meals from scratch. They taste so much better and are healthier.
Always bring a large cooler when traveling packed with food and drink to eliminate having to get take out food.
Yes! We always pack food!
Great video...need to make that ranch dressing soon...I make granola from scratch...the prices in the store are so expensive for granola...I keep the ingredients simple: oats, agave sweetener, cocoanut oil, cinnamon and raisins...yummy on yogurt or as a snack...super 😋
Yes, so delicious too!
Plain yogurt is an excellent substitute for both buttermilk or sour cream. I’ve made our Christmas ‘Sour Cream’ coffee cake this way for eons! I was surprised when you shared one of my tips. Susan
Great substitute!
Our store here does a vacuum sealed pork loin usually under$2 a lb we age it for a week in the frig and then slice into our own pork chops and freeze
Thanks Benny!
This is probably pretty common but I make homemade french fries rather than buying them.
So good!
I was Ata yard sales i boughtareal butter churn. Made my first butter. I churn for 4 hours while watching TV work out and wonderful butter.and ho.e made yeast rolls
Oh my goodness how fun! Good for you!
I make my own Tarter sauce....as well as my own pickles and pesto!
That's great Mary!
What I make from scratch that costs so much at the restaurant now is what I made my husband for his birthday: chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with homemade cream gravy and cooked carrots. I made his birthday cake also - German chocolate. He was in Heaven! Chicken fried steak dinner here is anywhere from $12.99 to $15.99.
We do the same! I bet it was amazing!
I like to make my own taco seasoning. It tastes so much better and doesn't have unnecessary ingredients. Wishing your family, a safe and joyous Christmas!
Wishing you the same! Thank you!
My fav salad dressing is ginger peanut sauce. Yum yum
Oh sounds good!
I have been thinking about getting a food saver but worry about the plastic waste, but I love that you wash up and reuse some of them, I wash most of my plastic baggies that I have stored food in.
Yes, as long as we don't store raw meat in them they are washed and reused. You just have to be careful when you open the package to cut close to the top and evenly so you can reseal them!
@@FrugalMoneySaver Great to know, we don't eat meat so that's not an issue for us. Will definitely be doing more research.
I make pie crust from scratch as well as Cole slaw dressing. Thanks for the viewer tips.
Thanks for watching!
I love Lancaster. All through the state there are bulk Amish stores. I lived in Western PA many years and the bulk stores were so economical. I need to make a trip up there in the spring.
We love it there!