tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11060080926526727172011-11-27T16:08:56.843-08:00Strategies and tips for living well on a tight budget.Andrea Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.comBlogger181100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106008092652672717.post-33620912833152579482009-06-23T14:27:00.001-07:002009-06-23T14:27:47.296-07:00

Dear Governor Strickland,I am writing to ask that you reconsider the proposed budget cuts for the Ohio library system. Libraries are so important now, more than ever, as people use their resources for job searches, resume help, a non-judgemental place where one can find out about services for people in need, and yes, even as community centers. In our small town, the library serves as a place for

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One of the things we missed most back when I had $80/week for groceries, gas, and fun was pizza. Occasionally Totino's brand of frozen pizza would be on sale, but nothing could compare to the taste of a fresh-baked delivery pizza, with its golden crust and hot cheesy goodness.As with many things in my learning curve, it was Martha Stewart to the rescue once again. Because I was subscribed to

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Well, I did write about Hot Dog Season last week. This week at Kroger, many picnic favorites are on sale, including (at my local Kroger, check http://www.kroger.com for your local ads) Lay’s potato chips for $1.99, ears of corn for $0.17 each, Pepsi, Coke and 7Up all for $2.39/12 pack and 12 ounce Kroger cheese single slices for $1. If you have the extra cash, it’s a good week to stock up on

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I know I said I’d write about the Good Pantry today, but while shopping last night I realized it is Hot Dog Season. What is Hot Dog Season, you ask? The time of year when hot dogs are cheap and plentiful, especially my favorite kinds. I realized that part of my strategy is to shop by the seasons, and today I share part of that strategy with you. Every year our

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One way I’ve been able to feed my family well on such a small budget is through good planning. Each week I sit down with a notebook and write down the meals I am planning on making during that week, as well as a list of the ingredients needed and what is on sale that week. This week, for instance, looks something like this: Meals: pizza, burgers, dogs, chicken ? ? ? (I also list the

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I am not an expert, at least in the way we are used to seeing, with morning show appearances, articles, interviews and internet exposure.  But after years of refining ways to live well with a limited budget I know a thing or two about how to make a dollar stretch and still be satisfied with the options I have available to me.  This is how I feed my family and save

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My how time does fly when you're having fun. In celebration of the new school year and the cooling temperatures, I bring you the good muffin. Vegan recipe, pumpkin, organic flour and sugar and eleven herbs and spices make this a tasty treat as is with a hot cuppa. Currently featured at Donkey Coffee and Espresso, Athens Ohio.

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Matching your food to your outfit. That's what's in this season at the Goodhome, where Ben models a handsome knit top and his choice of egg, specially picked to coordinate with his outfit. (His original choice was a complementary blue, but his sister 86d that choice).I think it looks lovely on the pink Fiestaware plate. Blue just wouldn't have looked as good.

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Yesterday was my birthday, and it was a good one. Marty was able to get me The Art of Embroidery, which is full of wonderful photos and inspiration (I have a whole new direction for the spider quilt I was planning).And there was good cake for all (from Nigella Lawson's "Feasts" book, the chocolate espresso cake. I added a chocolate ganache-like drizzle and some confectioner's spangles for

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The Schwan delivery truck came by yesterday and brought us Mediterranean Vegetable blend. Rather than put it in the lasagne (wouldn't that have been good? but no one else here but me would've thought so), I made a bed of a serving and put the lasagne on top. Lileks-esque photography aside, it really did taste good. And this lasagne baked up nice and thick, I am not sure why. Maybe because I

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From Nigella Lawson's "How to be a Domestic Goddess", I bring you, THE BLINTZ:Tasty in the pan, but just wait:Decked out in a little Fiestaware bowl, with its dressing of blueberry sauce and just a dollop of sour cream. Great breakfast on a semi-snowy April morning (29 degrees out and a skiff of snow on the rooftops).

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The whole enchilada, so to speak:And a closeup of onion and mushroom goodness. Makes the mouth water just looking at it.A true family collaboration. Ben made the crust, Marty heated and chopped the mushrooms, we both added sauce and cheese, and I baked. Using Martha Stewart's pizza crust recipe from her Kids magazine, with our own tweaks (basil, oregano, garlic, onion and sometimes rosemary

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Starring Goodcake, King Arthur "Chocolate Mint" cake with purple frosting, specially decorated by the birthday boy himself:And, while he received primarily cash for the birthday, nothing can compare to the Goodpresent:Much hugs all around, and yummy cake goodness too. A perfect birthday for a perfect boy.

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I present, the vanilla syrup soaked vanilla poundcake, colored green in honor of the season, the dark brown is cocoa powder in lieu of flour in the "grease and flour" portion of the program. Edible Easter grass foundation and fondant flowers make this creation food for the eyes as well as the body.Up next, Duckie Duddle cookies. :)

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Deva's 21st birthday was on Tuesday, and in honor of it, I recreated an oldie but goodie, the hamburger cake of her 6th birthday celebration:I used Nigella Lawson's Coca Cola cake recipe, and the vegan frosting from the Fauxstess Cupcakes in Vegan with A Vengance. The original took two cake mixes and three tubs of frosting. Since this one was for only Deva and her friends, instead of a whole

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Aisha made moist and tasty Banana Bread muffins, using the recipe from La Dolce Vegan by Sarah Kramer ( page 281, the recipe is for bread, we muffinized it by putting the batter into muffin cups and baking for only 18-22 minutes).

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For the last two weeks, Kraft and Kroger have had this great promotion where you get $7 off if you buy 8 select items. We ended up getting cheese in shred and slice to last for two weeks, and cream cheese to make cheesecake, and all for $3.50 thanks to the wonder of the coupon. So Marty helped Izzy to make a cheesecake:I wasn't able to get a picture of that (it went too fast, chocolate marble

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Greetings! I am Frida Goodhome and I welcome you to my home on the web. Here is where I'll talk about all things Goodhome, including, but not limited to Goodbaking, Goodcleaning, and Goodcooking. Stay tuned for tasty photos, tips and treats. In the meantime, sit down and make yourself comfortable. Put your feet up and I'll bring you a nice cup of coffee. Remember, it's not a home if it's

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