by Millie Copper | Apr 21, 2021 | Cooking, Recipes
It’s egg season! After taking the winter off, my chickens are now working overtime on egg production. For us, this means egg dishes for almost every meal! While we do love the standard fried eggs for breakfast, creativity keeps eggs from becoming mundane. ...
by Millie Copper | Nov 1, 2021 | Cooking, frugal options, planned overs
What could you do with an extra $1866 per year? Here’s how leftovers can reduce food waste and save money! Reducing Food Waste: Leftovers According to 2020 research from the American Journal of Agricultural Economics, the average American household wastes...
by Millie Copper | Nov 9, 2021 | Cooking, Meal Plans
With the cost of groceries and everything else on the rise, my family is reexamining our food budget. In order to help make the most of our allotted food dollars, we’re focusing on reducing food waste. Meal planning is an excellent way to not only save money and...
by Millie Copper | Nov 15, 2021 | Cooking
In the United States, food waste is estimated at 30 to 40 percent of the food supply. The bulk of this food waste is fruits and vegetables. It isn’t just happening at the farm level. It’s the single biggest source of food waste is in our homes. For the...
by Millie Copper | Feb 15, 2022 | Cooking, Recipes
I’m a huge fan of cooking once and eating many times. Rice is one of those great things I can cook once and eat on all week. I’m such a fan of rice, I never make a single batch. Even for my family of only three at home, we make a double, triple, or even...
by Millie Copper | Nov 17, 2021 | Cooking, Recipes, Traditional Foods
If you’ve been dragging your feet on your Thanksgiving menu plan, hoping the costs will drop right before the holiday, you’ll love these budget-friendly Thanksgiving recipes. From appetizers to dessert, I’m sharing my favorite economical ideas for...