Is it cheaper to make these food items yourself? Let’s find out!
For the last 2 years the price of chicken breasts, drumsticks, wings, and thighs has been steadily climbing. At one point I switched from buying fresh chicken to frozen chicken to save a little money, but the cost of frozen chicken has increased a lot too lately. One thing that I have noticed recently is…
As more and more of us are trying to stay healthy and still eat cheap too, salads are the perfect lunch option! Not only can you customize a salad to your exact specifications, but they are also so simple to make and take anywhere you need to go. I used to be a huge fan…
Whipped cream is one of the best parts about dessert. Whether you are having pie, or ice cream, or a cake, you can add a dollop of whipped cream to make it something extra special. It’s not as heavy as traditional icing and whipped cream is typically less calories too. As summertime approaches it is…
Half and Half is a very commonly used for coffee, cooking, and baking. Unfortunately, the price of half and half has continued to climb. After finding out that the creamer I have been using is not actually dairy, I decided to give half and half a try for my morning coffee. Now I am wondering…
Sandwiches with deli meat is an American staple for lunch. On average 50% of Americans eat a sandwich every day. I love a good sandwich and apparently so does the rest of the US! With all of us buying deli meat every week, it starts to make you wonder how we can save money on…
Making orange juice is so easy and you need very little equipment to do it at home. So, this makes me wonder if it is cheaper to just buy oranges and make my own juice. The thought of fresh orange juice just sounds amazing right? We will need to determine exactly what oranges to buy,…
For most people, cheese is a grocery staple and is commonly used in a lot of recipes. That creamy and sometimes tangy addition adds so much flavor to a home cooked meal. Some of the US’s most favorite meals require cheese to truly make them what they are. Just think if pizza, cheeseburgers, nachos, or…
Cauliflower Rice may be your new best friend if you are on a low carb or Keto-style diet. Cauliflower rice is truly a great carb alternative and healthy low calories food to add to your meal planning. There are so many recipes available right now on how to cook cauliflower rice and making your own….
Fresh baked homemade bread will forever be one of my favorite scents. If they made candles that could capture the scent correctly, I would probably buy a ton of them. The only thing better than the scent of homemade bread, is the taste. Fresh homemade bread has a taste unlike anything you can buy in…
I am a huge Alfredo Sauce fan and I absolutely adore the pasta sauce at the Olive Garden restaurant. Throw in some garlic bread sticks and a salad and I can eat for days. Unfortunately, eating chicken alfredo weekly at the Olive Garden is not in my budget, so I will have to settle for…