Eating well on a budget and keeping food frugal is on my mind … a lot … actually. Looking at our bank account and realizing that payday just doesn’t come fast enough, often enough or large enough has me understandably worried. Never mind the looming bills and the fact that every paycheck for [...]
Foodbuzz 24 24 24: Recession-proof Supper Party
Money woes are everywhere. Healthcare costs are rising. Food costs are increasing. Electricity is higher now than it used to be. Between lost jobs, shortened working hours, missed bonuses and the ever-increasing costs of living, it seems everyone is looking for ways cut back. Of course, we’re no exception. Money’s [...]
Soup Parties: Simple, Nourishing & Frugal
We love to entertain, to invite friends and family to our home, break bread, pour wine and share good times. Entertaining, though, doesn’t need to be lavish or even remotely costly. In our home, especially when times are tough and finances run thin, we host soup parties. Best scheduled on a weekend, a [...]



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Moroccan Preserved Lemons
campfire roast chicken with flowering onion and dill
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