Freaky Frugalite

Why I Hate Non-Stick Cookware

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

See those black stripes? That’s not burger grill marks… That’s the non-stick cookware that has come off the grill onto the burgers! GRRRRRRR This happens to me all the time, with every pan I buy! Am I the only one? I’ve had this problem with just about every non-stick cookware I buy. I don’t get [...]

Every Climate Can Have an Outdoor Kitchen?!

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

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This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Werever Products Inc. All opinions are 100% mine. Now that I’m planning a kitchen renovation for next summer, I’m hitting the books again, looking for ideas. A lot of my old kitchen magazines mention “outdoor kitchens.” I thought it was a fad. I mean, [...]

Good Gravy!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

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This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Club House. All opinions are 100% mine. Have any of you ever heard the phrase “Good gravy!” Kind of like “Good heavens!” or “Good grief!” I never heard it EVER until my brother moved down south, and he says it. And now GAH! I [...]

The Secret to a Good Pie Crust

Thursday, November 26, 2009

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This is from my friend, Jean’s, blog. I almost fell onto the floor in laughter when I saw it. Read her post for all the details. JUST too cute! Other Stuff You Might Like: Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil ReviewTen Signs You’re Obssessed with the InternetTop Ten Signs You’ve Had Too Much CoffeeAnd I Thought Only [...]

Spice Up Your Cooking

Monday, October 19, 2009

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I think I’m a pretty good Italian cook, but when it comes to Asian foods, I really stink. I just don’t have the panache, I guess- I can never seen to get the *just right* amount of soy sauce, garlic, and whatever else in the wok to come out like those Chinese foods I love. [...]

Cooking Classes at Branson! It’s Gastronomical!

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

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Ooo la la! The classy luxury HIlton Branson Convention Center in Branson, Missouri, is having another super convention, and this time it’s cooking classes and a Wine Tasting Reception. Now that autumn is creeping in, all our minds are once again turning to FOOD (at least, mine is- I love cooking in the fall!). So [...]

Dining on a Dime

Monday, March 2, 2009

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I got it! My prize! I won a terrific book called Dining on a Dime by Tawra Kellam and Jill Cooper. Anajz at The Sustainable Backyard had a contest a few weeks ago, and I won! Yes, I actually won! Maybe my lifelong “losing” streak is finally over! (I NEVER win random contests). Dining on [...]

It’s True!

Sunday, August 24, 2008

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Adding vinegar to your pot of water will prevent it from boiling over! I don’t know what it is, this plague that makes my pots always boil over… but they do. And since I have a glass cooktop, it sizzles very loudly and makes a huge mess. So I tried adding vinegar with a full [...]

Something Fishy Going On

Thursday, July 31, 2008

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I was just talking to my husband about us going ultra-natural with our diet the other day, sayin we should eat more fish and perhaps take fish oil supplements for all our joint pains, when I see THIS going on: a Seafood Cook Off! Oh I just love seafood. I grew up by a lake [...]