I keep forgetting to prep the corn on the cob, so that my husband can grill it when he is grilling the meat. I am determined to remember this Saturday, but in case I forget again this is how I cook it using a minimum amount of heat: Put the cleaned corn in a large [...]
Depression Style Cooking
Many of my ideas for saving money come from stories of my parents and grandparents youth, so I really appreciated the web site Great Depression Cooking with Clara. The 93 year old Clara takes you step by step through the process of making nutritious meals inexpensively. While cooking, she offers anecdotes about the depression and [...]
Confessions of a Conservative Composter
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Recently we were preparing to host a party and I debated whether I should leave my counter compost crock out or if I should hide it under the sink. My husband asked why I was concerned. I jokingly told him that I was afraid that my salvation would be questioned or that I would be [...]
Water Saving Tips
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The weather in our area varies wildly in the spring and fall. Every time it dips below freezing we have to turn off and drain our sprinklers. It is a time consuming process. It is also painful for me to watch all of the water being wasted as it is draining into the pasture. After [...]
