Archives for October 2011

How To Make Roasted Vegetables

By Mavis Butterfield on October 20, 2011 - 3 Comments

Yesterday I was checking out Mr.H’s wheelbarrow of beets and suddenly remembered I had a ton of beets shoved in the back of the refrigerator just sitting there, waiting to be used. This was good news considering the Handsome Husband had just called and wanted to know what I was serving for dinner. When I Read More >>

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Don’t Buy Food… Eat What’s In Your Freezer!

By Mavis Butterfield on October 19, 2011 - 10 Comments

It’s not that I think I’ll run out of food by the end of the year… Because I know I won’t. The problem is more along the lines of how do I exhibit enough self-control to not SPEND too much money thus going over my $1, 200 a year grocery budget. There’s one thing I Read More >>

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Behind The Garden Gate…

By Mavis Butterfield on October 18, 2011 - 4 Comments

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Week # 41 On One Hundred Dollars A Month

By Mavis Butterfield on October 17, 2011 - 14 Comments

I spent a lot of time in the garden this week trying to keep my mind off going to the grocery store and spending money. I harvested carrots, potatoes and a few pumpkins. I cannot recall a year when the carrots have grown so huge. The Handsome Husband even noticed their size. “Wow, that’s a Read More >>

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How To Make An Acorn Squash Pie

By Mavis Butterfield on October 14, 2011 - 1 Comment

Cut 2 acorn squashes in half. Scoop out the seeds, rinse and pat them dry. Place seeds on a paper towel to dry out (2-3 days). Once the seeds have dried, place them in an airtight container and store in a cool dark place. Do this and you’ll have plenty of seed to grow acorn Read More >>

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