In the Crumbs house, 2014 is the year of tomatoes. First, we planted them. It started as two small seedlings each in their own pot, but soon after transplanting outside, the grey flesh fruit flies came and staked their claim. We fought them off and planted two more seedlings into two more pots, just in case the damage had already been done. Next, we were given them. Over 50 heirloom ... Continue Reading
Archives for September 2018
Which is Cheaper: Trader Joe’s vs. Whole Foods
If you want to save money on real food, it's important that you evaluate where you're shopping. You can't just assume that one store has better deals than another. You have to do the leg work - make a list, get in the store and pull out the calculator. I've done the leg work for you in the past, with comparing Costco and ALDI, and then again comparing ALDI to Walmart to see which was cheaper. This time, I ... Continue Reading
How to Freeze Herbs
Stop throwing your hard-earned grocery budget in the garbage! Learn how to freeze mint and other fresh herbs with this easy tutorial so you can keep that fresh flavor at your fingertips – no dehydrator necessary! I love cooking and baking with fresh herbs. Whether it’s fresh rosemary for Rosemary Sea Salt Flatbread or sage and thyme for Instant Pot Whole Chicken or a blend of herbs for 15-minute Italian ... Continue Reading