Budget RecipesCracking Our Backyard Pecans for Pie and Granola
Our backyard pecan tree dropped about twelve pounds this fall. How we gather, crack and store them, and …
Hosting & HolidaysHalloween Night Chili Before the Trick-or-Treating Starts
Every Halloween a pot of chili simmers while the kids get into costumes. My recipe for twelve bowls …
Weekly Meal PlansFall Dinners for a Week When It's Still 88 Degrees
October in Dallas still hits 88 degrees, so fall dinners at our house are half soup and half …
Freezer & Batch CookingFive Pounds of Taco Meat, Three Weeknight Dinners
One Sunday afternoon, five pounds of ground beef and three freezer bags. The taco meat becomes tacos, a …
Groceries & SavingsComparing Electric Plans After a $373 August Bill
A $373 August electric bill and an expiring contract sent me to Power to Choose. How I compared …
Hosting & HolidaysA Day at the State Fair of Texas for Five on $140
Corny dogs, the car show and a toddler who napped through Big Tex. How we did a Saturday …