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PRODUCT REVIEW We all want to save money, but at what expense? Taste? I'm not a brand loyal kind of person on most produ...
03/08/2024

PRODUCT REVIEW

We all want to save money, but at what expense? Taste? I'm not a brand loyal kind of person on most products. But sometimes the cheaper isn't necessarily a win. This is the case of Farmer John "premium" classic pork sausage. It's just OK. Not great, not awful. Just kinda meh 😕. Maybe it will be better as a sausage and gravy mixture over biscuits. I had it with egg, cheese, and bread as a breakfast sandwich. I'll stick with Owen's or HEB brand in the future. I bought 4 of these at $1.25 each at Dollar Tree. So, I have 3 and a half left to use. If I try the gravy idea, I'll let you all know how it turns out. 💡 Bottom line, not worth the savings.

Garlic Parmesean Chicken Pasta FAIL! 🤪Originally I was going to use salmon in this creation, but after opening a can and...
01/08/2024

Garlic Parmesean Chicken Pasta FAIL! 🤪

Originally I was going to use salmon in this creation, but after opening a can and seeing bones and skin I became very nauseous. I tried picking them out but just couldn't stomach it. If it doesn't look appetizing, it won't be. My motto. This isn't one of my best meals, but it's somewhat tolerable. I don't care for the Garlic Parmesean dipping sauce I used. It has way too much vinegar in it, so I might just toss it. I will not be making this one again. Let's call it a FAIL.

I'm getting close to the end of my food assistance program. So, I decided to try a few things from the Dollar Tree free...
30/07/2024

I'm getting close to the end of my food assistance program. So, I decided to try a few things from the Dollar Tree freezer section. This Fast Bites spicy chicken sandwich was surprisingly pretty good. Not of Chick-fil-A quality, but it's great for those on a tight food budget. I paired it with some chick fil a sauce left over from a company luncheon. It gets my approval! 410 calories, 16 grams of protein. Currently $1.25.

It's hard to buy anything for a dollar these days, so if you're near one of the many Dollar Generals... be sure to grab ...
29/07/2024

It's hard to buy anything for a dollar these days, so if you're near one of the many Dollar Generals... be sure to grab some tuna. 4 for 4 is how it is advertised. Even though I have tuna, I can't pass up this deal. I'm not sure how long this sale will last. It is one of the best canned proteins you can buy. Preppers highly encourage and recommend stocking up on these.

It's been a while since I posted any cooking. Today I made salmon patties, fried rice, and black bean salsa. All main in...
27/07/2024

It's been a while since I posted any cooking. Today I made salmon patties, fried rice, and black bean salsa. All main ingredients were FREE to me. Spices and fillers were purchased. Yummy y'all. I'm thankful for the food I receive from a local church supported food bank, as well as some amazing friends.

🔥 🥵 damn..Burrito bowl?Homemade Spanish rice and black bean salsa. A little hot and a little cool. Yes, with pickled jal...
06/07/2024

🔥 🥵 damn..Burrito bowl?

Homemade Spanish rice and black bean salsa. A little hot and a little cool. Yes, with pickled jalapeños. So 😋 I like it spicy 😋

16/06/2024

Easy quiche... very yummy 😋

1 large flour tortillas
4 slices of extra lean ham (cut or diced)
3 eggs ( beaten)
Shredded cheese (as much as you like)
Orange bell pepper
Salt and pepper to taste

Bake 375° for 25 minutes or until set.

If you're on a tight budget don't be too proud to accept hand-me-downs. And even if you're not!Two big bags of FREE clot...
03/06/2024

If you're on a tight budget don't be too proud to accept hand-me-downs. And even if you're not!Two big bags of FREE clothes. Time to start sorting what to keep and what to pass on.

Mock Taco Bell chicken quesadillas. I got this idea from a YouTube video. Some ingredients were free others purchased. O...
01/06/2024

Mock Taco Bell chicken quesadillas. I got this idea from a YouTube video. Some ingredients were free others purchased.

One large tortilla
1/2 package ready to eat chicken breast.
Seasoning of choice.
Hand full of shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp Taco Bell creamy Chipotle sauce.
Margarine

Topped off with Pace medium Pecante Sauce (not shown).

Homemade flour tortillas. I definitely need to work on my rolling skills. Made four 8 inch tortillas. I already ate one ...
26/05/2024

Homemade flour tortillas. I definitely need to work on my rolling skills. Made four 8 inch tortillas. I already ate one and they are just as good if not better than store bought.

1 cup all purpose flour
1.5 Tbsp oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup HOT water

Mix ingredients and roll into a ball. Kneading not needed. Divide ball in half. Then half again. Roll each ball. Let rest 30 minutes. Using a rolling pin, roll out each ball into tortillas. Cook on hot skillet. Watch carefully to see when done, flip etc.

Everything tastes better when it's fried. Fried pork loin chops, and fried garlic butter mashed potato pancakes with ch...
25/05/2024

Everything tastes better when it's fried. Fried pork loin chops, and fried garlic butter mashed potato pancakes with cheese... oh so down home delicious🫡🤫🤭

27/04/2024

My sauerkraut was a FAIL. When I checked on it this morning it was moldy. Not to sure what i did wrong. Out in the garbage it went. But at least I tried. 🤭

Bean and cheese quesadillas.Don't forget to use your leftover condiments to save $$$. Sorry for the blurry picture. The ...
20/04/2024

Bean and cheese quesadillas.
Don't forget to use your leftover condiments to save $$$. Sorry for the blurry picture. The meal was delicious 😋 I think sour cream would have complimented these. But I didn't have any.

100% Free to me! Blessed.

Trying out this Celebrity Luncheon Loaf. Not a huge fan, but it is edible. Mixed with eggs and cheese for a lunchtime br...
20/04/2024

Trying out this Celebrity Luncheon Loaf. Not a huge fan, but it is edible. Mixed with eggs and cheese for a lunchtime breakfast taco. I only ate one. I'm saving the second one for later. It is decently filling. I give it one thumbs 👍. And don't forget the ketchup (or salsa) to give it a boost of flavor.

Free to me, so definitely budget friendly.

This recipe was recommended by my boss. 1/2 lb of ground beef with ~ 2 cups of cabbage, 1/2 chopped small onion, and sea...
16/04/2024

This recipe was recommended by my boss. 1/2 lb of ground beef with ~ 2 cups of cabbage, 1/2 chopped small onion, and seasoned to taste. A little of this and a little of that. It's delicious.

14/04/2024

I was gifted 2 5+ lb cabbages. I'm going to try to make a small batch of sauerkraut with a little more than half of one cabbage. First "massage" is done. Wish me luck. ☘️ From my research it takes about 2 weeks to ferment. 🫢 Hopefully it will turn out.

Mini pizzas! Rolls sliced in half, mozzarella cheese, Sonic marinara, diced ham, and pineapple!Yummy goodness!
13/04/2024

Mini pizzas!

Rolls sliced in half, mozzarella cheese, Sonic marinara, diced ham, and pineapple!
Yummy goodness!

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Easy quiche... very yummy 😋 1 large flour tortillas 4 slices of extra lean ham (cut or diced) 3 eggs ( beaten) Shredded cheese (as much as you like) Orange bell pepper Salt and pepper to taste Bake 375° for 25 minutes or until set.

"Just because I don't cook doesn't mean I can't cook." I stopped cooking several years ago, but my financial situation changed significantly enough that now i pretty much must cook. Today's menu is chicken and rice casserole with mashed sweet potatoes. Most items from a food bank. Others donated by a close friend. You know who you are. Thank you! #foodbankmeals #FoodPantry #BudgetFriendly #budgettips #mealsonabudget #budgetmeals #cookingathome

What's for breakfast on this cold morning? It's 27° in my area. French toast! 3 slices of stale sourdough bread 2 beaten med eggs Small unmeasured amount of milk ... add to egg mixture with 1 Tbsp cinnamon Less than a Tbsp of butter (for the pan) And of course... syrup. So yummy and affordable. #foodbankmeals #mealsonabudget #budgettips #foodpantry #BudgetFriendly #cookingathome #budgetmeals Follow me for more budget and cooking adventures.

Garlic butter shrimp with pasta and cheddar garlic biscuits. I wasn't sure how this would turn out. It's OK. Next time I would like it to be a little creamier. Not quite enough garlic. The biscuits are 💯 % delicious. All but one item were purchased. Only the shrimp came from the SOS food bank.

Where are you getting your tacos 🌮 today? Sharing is caring.

I love me some PBJ. This Pampa brand fruit spread is budget friendly and Sandra approved. I've only tried the grape, but wanted to share a picture of strawberry as well. A bit sweeter than Welch's but still pretty good. These can be purchased at Dollar Tree for $1.25 each. I received mine for free from a local church food bank. Disclosure: I am not compensated for my opinion of any product I try and review. Texture ✅️ Price ✅️ Taste ✅️

I returned a toaster that was pretty much garbage to Amazon and replaced it with a better brand at kohl's for less money. With my Amazon refund I bought this 10" skillet. My 2 smaller skillets had been burned to h.e.l.l. by my ex so they were thrown out. Slowly replacing thing that were destroyed or taken by him. Anyway I'm looking forward to trying this out. 🙂

I've owned this pressure cooker for over 2 years. It was my 20 year anniversary gift selection from my previous job. I just took it out of the box last weekend. After watching a few videos I'm finally going to get some use from it. Chicken legs with seasonings and maybe brush with bbq sauce after they come out. Hoping for a yummy meal.

My second thrift flip of the long weekend. A Goodwill find altered with new (tighter) elastic and a more modern waistline design.

A little try on today... I wasn't planning to go thrift shopping, but I'm glad I did. Hope Hospice had all (most) women's clothing for $1.00 each.

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