This week we cast a wide net and capture some great money saving tips for the most expensive part of the house – the kitchen. Eggs, as most people know, are graded by size. A size seven egg is bigger than a size six egg and costs more. But on a weight basis, larger eggs […]
Popcorn is a great TV treat. If you want to get a bit fancy try caramel corn. All you need is 125g popping corn, a couple of tablespoons of cooking oil, 125g butter, two tablespoons honey, and ¾ cup sugar. Heat oil in a large saucepan until hot. Add the corn, place the lid on […]
American-style pancakes are great for breakfast, lunch, or as an after dinner dessert. All you need is 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of milk, 1 egg (use a duck egg if you have one), a couple of tablespoons of sugar, a heaped teaspoon of baking powder, a tablespoon of melted butter, and a pinch […]
Just to prove that cheap living does not need to be seriously earnest all of the time we thought we would remind readers that its perfectly all right to indulge in some sweet treats from time to time – OK, most of the time! Here are some ideas and suggestions from readers. Pineapple treat. Add […]
I have discovered another virtue in having a son-in-law – especially one that is about my size! I now receive an endless supply of pre-loved clothing. My wardrobe is literally bursting with the almost-latest fashion jeans, jackets, and shirts. I am now, very subtly, suggesting what he may like to buy, knowing that it will […]
This week we have had lots of interesting letters from the frugal community. John from Whangarei writes, “I have discovered another virtue in having a son-in-law – especially one that is about my size! I now receive an endless supply of pre-loved clothing. My wardrobe is literally bursting with the almost-latest fashion jeans, jackets, and […]
Here’s an interesting site with make your own dog treats: http://www.dogtreatrecipes.org/
Those reusable fabric bags from the Warehouse and the like are just the thing for storing potatoes in. They let the air through which helps keep them fresher for longer.You can also fill a bag with a 50-50 mix of compost and peat moss and plant a couple of seed potatoes in them if you […]
Kay from Kaitaia has been on the oily rag website and has a suggestion for those making Yorkshire pudding. The comment is in response to a recipe posted by Fred., “I have this dead simple recipe for Yorkshire pudding. I saw it on TV – it’s so simple that we now make it regularly. I […]
I have great success with planting sprouted potatoes and growing my own. But for the times that you don’t want to have your potatoes sprout, I hear that if you put an apple in with your potatoes, they don’t sprout. I am in t he process of trying it, so can’t vouch for it as […]