I'm not normally one for making food look pretty but last week I spotted some lovely looking orange peppers in the reduced section at the shop and as soon as I spotted them, I knew exactly what I was going to make with them - Halloween Pumpkin Peppers!And I don't even care that there's still a month left until Halloween!Halloween pumpkin peppers are so easy to make and they can be prepared in advance of when you want to cook them which makes them even better in my eyes. I made these guys when I was on a late shift at work last week and left them in the fridge for Mr Frugal and the kids … [Read more...]
10 small changes that will make you richer….
There are so many different ways to save money that it can all feel a bit overwhelming sometimes. Here are 10 simple changes that you can make that will make you richer than you are right now!1) Meal PlanningOK, I know you're probably bored of me telling you how much money you'll save by meal planning but if you're talking about how to make you richer then this is the place to start. If you don't already, start meal planning and if you're already on the meal planning bandwagon then look at your weekly spending and see what you can do to cut that down by 10% (or … [Read more...]
Instant Pot ham, potato and corn chowder….
Honestly, this Instant Pot Ham, Potato and Corn Chowder is life-changing* and I can practically guarantee that once you've made this once, it'll be a regular addition to your weekly meal plan.*OK, life-changing may be a slight exaggeration but it's AMAZING!**Also, I should say that the photos don't do this justice as it was a grey day outside (hence the need for comfort food like this) and there was no way any amount of editing was going to pep them up!I'm really loving my Instant Pot now that I'm starting to get a bit braver with it! When I first got it, I honestly looked at … [Read more...]
How to make a Mason Jar Salad….
The first title I gave this post was 'How a mason jar salad is going to change your life' but I thought you might think I was exaggerating a bit so I toned it down a bit but actually I still stand by my first one. Honestly, if your days are as busy as mine and you want to have quick, tasty and healthy meals for your lunch then you really should consider learning how to make a mason jar salad. A mason jar salad will last up to five days in the fridge if you make it right and store it properly so in theory, you could meal prep your lunches for most of the week on a Sunday … [Read more...]
How I use Pinterest for Meal Planning….
Meal planning definitely saves you time and money every week but it's so easy to get a bit stuck in a rut with your meals - and that's when it's easy to fall off the meal planning wagon. Here's how I try and stop that from happening by using Pinterest for meal planning!Pinterest is genuinely THE best place for food inspiration because there are (and I'm totally guessing here) millions of recipes shared by real people with real photos taken in their own kitchen. These aren't meals made by professional cooks and photographed with all the fancy lights and camera accessories that a … [Read more...]
Homemade Healthy Roasted Tomato Soup….
It's definitely soup weather today and I have tomatoes in the oven roasting away ready to make this homemade tomato soup recipe. My homemade roasted tomato soup is absolutely amazing and I guarantee that once you've made it once, you'll make it again and again!I love the smell (and taste) of tomatoes that are sold on the vine as it reminds me of watering the tomatoes with my dad in his greenhouse when I was a child. The smell takes me right back to when I used to pester him to let me help with some of the watering and the memories that the smell brings back makes me feel safe … [Read more...]
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