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I’ve come to love kale in all kinds of different dishes…everything from plain kale chips to soups to smoothies to frittatas. And it’s a fairly reasonable veggie so far as price. But occasionally I find a great deal and want to stock up but know I don’t go through it very fast. What about freezing kale for later?
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Ever see a kitchen hack that makes you wonder if it works? I do all the time, and I try to test ‘em so I can let you know things that will make your life easier. This time it’s storing berries in glass jars and YES, it works!
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The bounty of summer and fall produce raised outdoors locally will soon be done in Tennessee. You may be wondering how to take advantage of the last fresh veggies to start preparing for winter…read on!
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There was a time when coupons were the way to go when trying to save more on the grocery bill. In fact, extreme couponing almost amounted to a competition sport for some ladies. But these days, with the decline of newspapers and thus paper coupons, are there more ways to save on groceries?
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You’ve surely noticed that prices on everything are going up and groceries certainly aren’t any different. It’s a challenge to make the old paycheck stretch to fit the new pricing. Maybe you’ve always been aware that your store has sales each week, but now you really need to know how to reap the savings of grocery sales. (Sorry this is a long one…you might just wanna bookmark it for when you need it)
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Ever forgotten an ingredient, only to find it once it was past usefulness? Into the trash it goes! Or opened a can and only used a very small portion of what was inside? Again, waste…not only the ingredient but the hard-earned money you spent on it. Ever thought about freezing food in ice cube trays?
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Do you ever get tired of not being able to make price comparisons because everyone sells a different size or brand of spices? Truly, this stuff keeps me from buying things sometimes. I simply don’t want to overpay if I can help it. So, I want to know the BEST price of spices I buy.
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You have the best laid plans…eat healthier, specifically more greens. You buy kale, then promptly forget about it hiding in the drawer in the fridge. When you finally remember, it looks pitiful. So, what do you do with wilted kale? Don’t throw it away…make kale chips (or smoothies)!
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You buy those fruits and veggies with the best intentions, but somehow you never get to them. If you can see they’ve become a science experiment, better take care (see notes on mold here) But sometimes, it’s not as bad as you think. What do I do with produce having problems? Cut around it!
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These days when you find a sale, you MUST stock up. The sales are fewer and not as big a savings as they used to be, BUT you can still find some great deals. Keep your eyes peeled and be ready with these 3 great ways to cook a LOT of chicken at one time!
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