Master the Art of the Frugal Lifestyle: Money-Saving Strategies, Easy Affordable Recipes, Stress-Free Meal Planning, and Family Celebrations. Spend Wisely, Live Lavishly

Author: Patti Diamond

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Sizzle Up Your Cinco de Mayo with Scrumptious Pork Carnitas! Spring is in full swing, and Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner! What better way to celebrate than with a mouthwatering dish that captures the essence of Mexican cuisine? Get ready to tantalize …read more

Show Stopping Spiral Veggie Tart

Show Stopping Spiral Veggie Tart

Spring Sensation: Colorful Spiral Veggie Tart Recipe! Spring has sprung and Easter is just around the corner. I was wandering the produce department and saw these beautiful multi-hued rainbow carrots. They reminded me of my favorite line from the Rankin/ Bass Easter television special. Seymore …read more

DIY Decadent Crème Brûlée

DIY Decadent Crème Brûlée

Impress Your Sweetheart: DIY Decadent Crème Brûlée for Valentine’s Day! Looking for an impressive sweet for your sweethearts on Valentine’s Day? Let’s make Crème Brûlée. Most assume that because it’s a staple at swanky restaurants it must be difficult to make. I assure you, restaurant …read more

Best Healthy Foods on a Budget

Can’t eat healthy on a budget? Top 8 excuses that won’t work anymore. Happy New Year! If you’re like millions of people, you’ve just made resolutions to improve your health and finances. First – good job! What we eat and how much we spend on …read more

Scottish Shortbread only 3 Ingredients

Scottish Shortbread: A Rich Tradition with a Modern Twist for Your Holiday Delight! Scotland’s gift to the cookie world, shortbread, isn’t just a treat—it’s a journey through history. These melt-in-your-mouth wonders, once a rare delight, have become synonymous with Christmas and traditional Scottish New Year …read more

Easy Classic Quiche Lorraine

Quiche Lorraine: A Timeless Delight Through the Holidays and Beyond! Quiche is an easy and elegant breakfast fit for any special morning, not just reserved for holiday festivities. Before the morning erupts into chaos while the kiddies (and kids at heart) unwrap everything under the …read more

How to Host a Cookie Exchange Party

  Everything You Need to Know to Host a Fun and Easy Cookie Exchange Party As I write this tiz’ the week after Thanksgiving and holiday baking is officially in season. As we gear up for all the holiday hoopla and fa la la la …read more

The Ultimate Thanksgiving Kiddie’s Table

The Ultimate Thanksgiving Kiddie’s Table

Easy ways to entertain the kids at the kiddie table We all love the Thanksgiving feast but for the youngest among us it can be overwhelming and a little tedious. To make sure everyone enjoys the celebration, let’s make a special table just for the …read more

THE BEST PEAR & GINGER CHUTNEY

THE BEST PEAR & GINGER CHUTNEY

Embracing Autumn’s Hidden Gem: A Pear-fect Guide to Fall’s Overlooked Fruit   I feel sorry for pears. They’re coming into season, all gloriously ripe and sweet, but they get overlooked because everyone is all agog about pumpkins and cranberries this time of year. May I …read more

Classic Thanksgiving Stuffing

Classic Thanksgiving Stuffing

Shining a spotlight on stuffing For Thanksgiving, the turkey may be the star of the feast, but it’s the supporting players that steal the show. Every year we have the same conversation, “Why don’t we do this more often?”, not about the whole meal, but …read more

Thanksgiving Fails and Easy Fixes

Thanksgiving Fails and Easy Fixes

From Flubs to Fabulous: A Frugal Cook’s Guide to Thanksgiving Fixes Making the Thanksgiving meal can be stressful because there are many things that can go wrong. So, here are fixes to the most common fails. But first, we’re going to make an emergency kit …read more

Thanksgiving Leftovers Made Easy as Pie

Thanksgiving Leftovers Made Easy as Pie

Enjoying Thanksgiving leftovers is easy as pie What’s the best thing about Thanksgiving? I know we’re supposed to say it’s all the friends and loved ones gathered around the table groaning with traditional food and all the blessings and thankfulness. Yes, yadda, yadda, whatever. Just …read more