by Millie Copper | Oct 18, 2019 | frugal options
The question I receive most often is “how do you afford real food on a meager (small, tight, limited, paltry, minuscule, tiny, wee, etc) budget?” I’m happy to share what we’ve found to be helpful in our quest for real food. Please keep in mind,...
by Millie Copper | Mar 29, 2021 | Cooking, Meals, Recipes, Stretchy Beans
Loaded with nutrients, pinto beans are the most popular dried bean in the US. And why wouldn’t they be? Simple to prepare with an earthy, almost nutty flavor, they are part of many delicious dishes. You can’t go wrong with adding these pinto bean recipes...
by Millie Copper | Oct 9, 2012 | Cooking
Did you throw $6.23 in the garbage can today? Food waste can be a huge expense for your family! 5 Ways to Cut Down on Food Waste According to the Natural Resources Defense Council’s food and agriculture program, the average American family of four throws...
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 | Feb 16, 2021 | Cooking
It’s almost that time! Where rivers are dyed green, shamrocks abound, and people wear head-to-toe green. I’ll admit, I’ve never really been one to dive into the celebration (maybe because I’m not Irish), but my husband, who does have Irish...
by Millie Copper | Feb 16, 2021 | Cooking
With snow falling and our Wyoming temperatures dipping below zero, a hearty bowl of soup helps chase the chill away. We enjoy economical and healthy soup recipes year-round, but the steaming goodness especially hits the spot on these frigid days. While popping open a...