tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11875254.post621648830661247720..comments2023-10-25T04:28:56.615-05:00Comments on Tummy Treasure: Warning: Slow Moving VehicleErika W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16817539364974864595noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11875254.post-68306817215132509202007-12-07T06:58:00.000-06:002007-12-07T06:58:00.000-06:00Lia, I do have that magazine, and that pork dish h...Lia, I do have that magazine, and that pork dish has been on my list to try too. I wish CL would do more of those article, because one of the things about cooking on a budget is that it isn't always lighter and healthier.<BR/><BR/>The USDA has been a surprising source of information for me- thanks for that link too!Erika W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16817539364974864595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11875254.post-27816344941403978722007-12-06T18:36:00.000-06:002007-12-06T18:36:00.000-06:00Erika . . . I've got an article here that I wrote ...Erika . . . I've got <A HREF="http://liahuber.com/articles.php?id=57" REL="nofollow">an article here</A> that I wrote for Cooking Light in October (with recipes) about cooking on a budget. Check it out if you like. (I especially liked the slow Tuscan cooked pork with white beans and think that may be right up your alley)<BR/><BR/>There's also this: http://pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/food/rec-thrifty/recipes.htm -- put out by the USDA. They used ot have it in PDF format, but I've searched and searched and can't seem to find that anymore. I found some really great tips and recipe ideas here.<BR/><BR/>Hope these help!<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>Liaswirlingnotionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12097757839767757492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11875254.post-79411419345969710542007-12-03T20:22:00.000-06:002007-12-03T20:22:00.000-06:00Deborah I thought it would be timely for many peop...Deborah I thought it would be timely for many people. I hate how sometimes Christmas comes and then it takes us a few weeks to pay back our Christmas spending. <BR/><BR/>Anonymous, I haven't tried that recipe, and keep meaning to do so. Unfortunately rice isn't so popular with my kids either. (I know- right, if they ate rice and beans I'd have no problems staying in budget!) But I should try it anyway, because sometimes they do like rice, just depends on the preparation.<BR/><BR/>Andy, thanks for the reminder! I have a black bean enchilada recipe floating around that uses a pumpkin sauce- I have to dig that out.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Jep! Hey- when are you going to start a blog? ;-)Erika W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16817539364974864595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11875254.post-49033344191491616622007-12-03T18:50:00.000-06:002007-12-03T18:50:00.000-06:00Just wanted to comment on your very well written p...Just wanted to comment on your very well written post today---loved the title, too! Helpful info & links.JEPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776382458522825473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11875254.post-65133866195256662462007-12-03T17:55:00.000-06:002007-12-03T17:55:00.000-06:00what about some black bean/sweet potato burritoes?...what about some black bean/sweet potato burritoes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11875254.post-50062259076445399342007-12-03T17:46:00.000-06:002007-12-03T17:46:00.000-06:00Have you ever tried the Easy Layered Beans and Ric...Have you ever tried the Easy Layered Beans and Rice recipe that has been posted on CLs BB. Might be a way to ease into beans for your kids.<BR/><BR/>I am trying to empty my freezer (its small and doesn't really have that much in it, but I want to use up whats in there so I am going to see if I can basically get dinner out of there (with using pantry items) and some shopping.<BR/><BR/>I think soup is a great budget item. Many freeze great (so helps me from going take out when not in the mood to cook) -- with some bread, perhaps grilled cheese and a quick salad, dinner is done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11875254.post-38348893046617957622007-12-03T13:13:00.000-06:002007-12-03T13:13:00.000-06:00You know, it's funny you should post about this no...You know, it's funny you should post about this now. I'm going to be relying on my pantry and stockpiled freezer to get me through December, mostly so that I can afford Christmas shopping up front this year.<BR/><BR/>One thing that I've done lately - and, belive it or not, just posted about this morning! - is to make a base dish and freeze it, then season it very differently every time I thaw it out. I don't care much for beans, but I imagine they would take to this very well.<BR/><BR/>So, for December, I'm trying to only purchase fresh veggies to see me through, and hopefully I'll learn some tips to keep around next year.Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11055898829292426436noreply@blogger.com