I have been hanging on to this topic for a while now. I kept thinking to myself, “you have to wait until spring to talk about salads!” But honestly at this point in the winter, the cold dark days are starting to wear on me. So when I received this gorgeous winter salad mix in my CSA farm basket this week, I knew it was time for salad in a jar!
Lunchtime!! Agh! I know how it is. You either grab something pricey at the deli or worse, something pricey from a fast food joint. Or you’re just too busy to remember to pack it at all so you go without or scrounge a half squished granola bar from the bottom of your bag. Or you scarf down the dozen sticky raisins and half eaten sandwich triangles your toddler left behind.
If you’re like me, you have a number of folks on your holiday list that you want to give “a little something” to show your appreciation. But a lot of “little somethings” can quickly turn into a big expense. Homemade gifts can be a great way to trim your holiday budget! This quick and easy dairy-free hot cocoa mix is festive and frugal!
One way to really get the most out of your food budget is by buying in season and in bulk, or by growing your own veggies in a home or community garden. But how many peppers can a family reasonably eat at once?! Enter canning: the art and science of preserving food in jars. It …
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