Keep it Simple

 Meal time doesn't have to be complicated or gourmet

Keep it simple

Ground beef, jarred sauce, pasta of choice and what veg is in the fridge.  Served with a hunk of leftover bread.

Buck a Bag

1.00 5 oranges

Fresh OJ, but only 2 glasses.  But it was so good.  Better than any store bought. Still 50 cents a glass.

But also I am making 2 jars of orange vinegar cleaner.

Just dilute with water in spray bottle. Will be ready in 2 weeks.

Cake (again)

Why buy when you can make?

A box mix is .99 to 1.99, plus eggs and oil or milk. (But if .99 and you have a coupon, it can be cheaper to buy)

Most expensive part is the frosting...the price of butter these days

You may actually have all the ingredients for a completely homemade cake.  Do what is best for you.

I am not a great decorator, but simple ideas work out great.

Butter cream frosting.  Added cocoa powder to some of it, thinned it with milk and made the drip part.

Looks ok, tastes great

Waste Not

 Let's see what's in the fridge.

Some root veg, bell peppers, onions, 1/2 tomato, lettuce that has seen better days.

More likely to eat the food if already prepped or prepared.

I present to you roasted veg and chopped salad. All enjoyed before they went bad.

Use it

 Due to an injury, I am not cooking as much as I would like

So I have some forgotten veggies.

For me, tonight a big salad for dinner

and roasted vegetables to have on hand

Make Do Part 2

Crocheting project for friend.

Did not have the correct shade of yarn.

So, I made it.

Dyed yarn in tea.

Dying yarn in tea

Finished coaster project in muted autumnal colors

Make do

 I am unable to drive due to knee injury, so I can't pop to the store whenever I want.

I wanted onion dip for chips.

Did not have a packet of that soup.

So I made my own.

Yes, it was the best I ever had.

Did not have beef bouillon granules, so I made my own from a cube.