When tomatoes are growing like crazy in my step-mom's garden, it's nearly guaranteed that insalata caprese will be on the table during family dinner. That is, if it makes it that far. The first time I had this dish was at my uncle's wedding maybe 8-9 years ago. His new bride (now my aunt) is Italian and for dinner they served a full seven course meal. Having seven different plates served to me for one meal was ... Continue Reading
{Yummy} Recipe: Strawberry Key Lime Cheesecake
This post contains affiliate links. We've always been a "watch your waste" family. When our income was cut by 50% nearly six years ago, we cut all unnecessary expenses and lowered every remaining bill to the lowest possible. Included was downgrading the size of our trash can. Recycle cans were free, so we learned how to recycle more and waste less. A good thing to learn in the long run, really. As our ... Continue Reading
How to Remove the Pit From a Cherry
A couple of weeks ago I noticed a sign outside our local Asian market advertising local cherries for 99¢ per pound. I think I gave myself a mild case of whiplash from doing a triple take at that price - wouldn't you?! But did I buy any? No. I had already spent the remainder of my grocery budget. Talk.About.Self.Control. To make matters worse, not only was I not able to snag up every last bit of local cherry ... Continue Reading
How to Make Flour Without a Grain Mill
I have a really hard time spending money on appliances that I don't need because: a) they serve one purpose b) take up more room than I have available c) or cost A LOT of money That's why I don't own a yogurt maker. Or a quesadilla maker. Or a juicer. I use a heating pad to make yogurt. My standard cast iron skillet for quesadillas. And I have a super-cool Blendtec that will pulverize anything I feed ... Continue Reading
Flour Face Off: Which Wheat Makes the Best Wheat Flour for Cookies?
The average day in the life of a frugal food blogger is hard work. Bake bread, taste bread, think about bread... Geez, talk about a hardship! ;) Truly though, there are days where the work is just grueling. Like when you're baking cookies, tasting cookies, thinking about cookies... Goodness, can't a girl catch a break around here? I kid, really I do, because I feel so incredibly blessed to be able to ... Continue Reading
Flour Face Off: Which Wheat Makes the Best Wheat Flour for Bread?
This post contains affiliate links. Tropical Traditions has sponsored two giveaways here on Crumbs so far this year: first a quart of coconut oil in March and then a whole gallon of coconut oil last month. (The fact that they offered a gallon STILL leaves me amazed!) I have no doubt that their sponsorship is due largely to the overwhelming support and involvement of YOU. With that said, I'd like to take a ... Continue Reading
The Different Types of Wheat and What They’re Used For
Learning about carbohydrates has turned into a way more diverse trek than I ever thought it would be. The series on fats ended up with thirteen do somethings, and carbohydrates (with still a few weeks to go) is already up to ten. TEN!! I have so many ideas jotted down in my calendar, I wouldn't be surprised if we ended up with twenty by the time we wrapped the series up! Man, I sure do hope ya'll like talking ... Continue Reading
Overnight Soaked Whole Grain Pancakes
There was one day last week (or maybe the week before) when I stole 15 minutes and started to soak some grains and make yogurt in preparation for the days coming ahead. When it was all said and done, four different recipes were going at the same time. Since they need to sit unbothered for a day or so, I put them all on the same counter and pushed them to the back, declaring the area off-limits to little reaching ... Continue Reading
How to Remove a Mole with Apple Cider Vinegar
(Updated 5/18/2017) This is our personal story of how we removed a mole. We are not medical professionals, nor should this post be construed as medical advice. Mrs. Crumbs and I have come to really like using apple cider vinegar (ACV) for a variety of reasons, including a daily detox drink and as a homemade produce wash. We even figured out how to make our own homemade apple cider vinegar! We're all about ... Continue Reading
The Dirty Dozen, The Clean Fifteen and Everything In Between
This following lists probably aren't ground-breaking news for many of you, but they are the foundation for much of our frugal food thinking so I think it would helpful if to share. Each year the Environmental Working Group (EWG) publishes two lists called the Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen. They take the results of pesticide testing performed by the USDA Pesticide Testing Program, study the numbers that apply to the ... Continue Reading
