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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More ways to save on groceries
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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How to reap the savings of grocery sales
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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Freezing food in ice cube trays
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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Roast sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot or Air Fryer
I love nothing more than roasted sweet potatoes. But with the time it takes just to prep them, I was looking for a way to cook them faster so I could enjoy them sooner! And you can do that with the right tools! Did you know you can roast sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot or air fryer?
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Prepping strawberries easier
There are some parts of strawberries most people just don’t like to eat. The leaves are easy to pinch and pull off, but the stem is more tedious. Here’s an unusual tool to make prepping strawberries easier.
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Key tips for enjoying fresh asparagus
Asparagus wasn’t a veggie I grew up eating fresh. And once I had that option, I didn’t know how to deal with it. It can go bad fairly quickly and some stems are better than others. So, here are the key tips for enjoying fresh asparagus.
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Food Adventures: Chinese Steamed Buns (Bao)
We have some friends from China at our church. So, it’s always a surprise to see what they bring to potlucks and family dinners. Most recently, the food adventure was Chinese Steamed Buns (or Bao)…but toasted!
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A fun, handheld meal!
I know you’ve seen the folded over quesadilla packet idea, but have you really thought about how versatile this thing is? You can almost put anything in it and have a fun, handheld meal in minutes!
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Teach yourself to like vegetables
“But I just don’t like vegetables and you can’t make me eat them!” You’re right…but by not eating key foods like veggies, you miss out on natural nutrients your body really needs. I didn’t like certain vegetables either, but I have to admit, it IS possible to teach yourself to like vegetables.
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