Personal Budgeting/Finance

» Georgene A. Bramlage - Money Saving Recipes

Hi again,

I happen to think after posting this about where I purchase ingredients...all budget-keeping ideas:

1 - local farmers' markets...and roadside stands...one of the first places husband and I check out in a new area...good local food and usually fresher than supermarkets...often proprietors will give out personal or local recipes;

2 - herbs and spices bought in bulk from local co-ops or online at such places as Frontier Co-op (online site)...not only cheaper, but fresher and the selection is usually wider;

3 - baked goods...make-it-yourself...a few simple tried and true recipes are not necessary time-consuming, once all ingredients are purchased and in the same place in the kitchen;

4 - ingredients...again as local as possible...honey, flour should be the best you can afford, this is a budget-stretcher in the long run as yhere are not leftovers (I get mine from a local New England purveyor...King Arthur Flours - there is a online site)...and I am sure there are many regional millers, etc.

5 - the last idea! - make your own pizza!!! The kids (and adults) love it and it is fresher and healthier. Did someone say "Pizza Night" 1X per week!

Georgene