tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post2266145697335885841..comments2024-03-28T19:18:44.906-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: Substitutes CAN BE.... Frugal, Fun & FlavorfulCheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-75561007759976702222019-01-12T10:50:30.570-05:002019-01-12T10:50:30.570-05:00I am the same way. I am always changing things up...I am the same way. I am always changing things up. That is what makes cooking fun in my opinion!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-19111118868184209452019-01-12T09:26:39.906-05:002019-01-12T09:26:39.906-05:00I have never met a recipe I didn't tweak someh...I have never met a recipe I didn't tweak somehow. You think, gee, I don't have black beans for this, why can't I use the navy beans that I have, or I don't have spinach, would kale work in this recipe? And there are so many sites that you can just list the ingredients you have, and out pop several recipes. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579989452439876698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-42158612788881680672019-01-12T09:22:18.753-05:002019-01-12T09:22:18.753-05:00Great idea! ThanksGreat idea! ThanksCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-10591687028175087902019-01-12T09:20:03.038-05:002019-01-12T09:20:03.038-05:00I add 2 scoops of lemondae mix to my gallon of tea...I add 2 scoops of lemondae mix to my gallon of tea, and no sugar or sugar substitute. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579989452439876698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-25771646339742532322019-01-11T09:49:00.525-05:002019-01-11T09:49:00.525-05:00Good - glad you got some new ideas!Good - glad you got some new ideas!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-12521629243134533152019-01-11T09:48:39.999-05:002019-01-11T09:48:39.999-05:00I guess we probably all have done that. G has ask...I guess we probably all have done that. G has asked me at times if I made a recipe as it was written or did I improvise. He tells me I should at least try it once as written!<br />I guess I am one to see a recipe - then remember MOST of it and then wing it! LOLCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-38681401632394818612019-01-11T09:44:25.847-05:002019-01-11T09:44:25.847-05:00Debby, I used to be just about the same way when I...Debby, I used to be just about the same way when I got married 50 yrs. ago. Then one day, I had the idea to "personalize" my recipes. I would try a new recipe the way it was written the first time, after that I would change it (however slightly) to make it "my recipe". It's a FUN thing to do!!<br />Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12293012592263272563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-58614257009716638632019-01-11T09:40:39.104-05:002019-01-11T09:40:39.104-05:00Love these ideas. Some are new to me!Love these ideas. Some are new to me!Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12293012592263272563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-5613900495632082842019-01-11T07:43:10.492-05:002019-01-11T07:43:10.492-05:00That is funny! You took the recipe very literal!!...That is funny! You took the recipe very literal!!!<br />That is me as well - a recipe is a suggestion or idea - then I go on from there.<br />It's fun and keeps things interesting.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-24107059756334777212019-01-11T07:40:10.385-05:002019-01-11T07:40:10.385-05:00I have had that happen as well. Sometimes our OOP...I have had that happen as well. Sometimes our OOPS are better than the original plan.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-73914788898748845472019-01-10T20:19:21.867-05:002019-01-10T20:19:21.867-05:00It's embarrassing to think back to when I firs...It's embarrassing to think back to when I first started cooking. I had a recipe for turkey chili and I would go through all the ground turkey at the store, looking for the one that was exactly ONE pound. If I was missing one ingredient or didn't have the exact type of beans listed, I'd scrap the idea and move on! Boy, have I come a long way!! Most recipes are now merely suggestions and I do my own thing!<br /><br />Debby in KShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678580135625880717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-52149226120941730332019-01-10T19:49:10.624-05:002019-01-10T19:49:10.624-05:00I do substitutes all the time. I'm not running...I do substitutes all the time. I'm not running to the store for one item. I was making tacos the other night and the meat was done and the rice had another 5 minutes. I went to put the shells in the oven and they were all crushed. I cut up a bunch more lettuce and made a taco salad instead. Just as good and probably more healthy. The crushed tacos went on top. Making Cents Of It Allhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09121344770577065537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-19713471621814140412019-01-10T13:36:31.969-05:002019-01-10T13:36:31.969-05:00Thanks. My Mom subbed all the time. I am hoping ...Thanks. My Mom subbed all the time. I am hoping that many folks are getting back into cooking - it seems like gardening is becoming "the thing" again.<br /><br />I just wish people would realize how expensive and non-nutritious eating out is.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-91793272014570652242019-01-10T13:34:57.189-05:002019-01-10T13:34:57.189-05:00Thanks Belinda I will read that. I like jazz up i...Thanks Belinda I will read that. I like jazz up iced tea and G will drink anything! He sometimes gets tired of just plain old tea.<br />I love subbing and you are right - you really can save money and it tastes good too!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-43776260245329457872019-01-10T13:24:26.720-05:002019-01-10T13:24:26.720-05:00It was common to substitute items when cooking but...It was common to substitute items when cooking but now people either don't cook or don't know they can. Good post.Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-74070217656831239822019-01-10T13:02:42.048-05:002019-01-10T13:02:42.048-05:00You mentioned using Koolaid to jazz up iced tea. H...You mentioned using Koolaid to jazz up iced tea. Have you ever tried the orange tea bag in with regular tea bags to make orange iced tea? It has a great flavor. Petro's Chili Restaurant makes it and it is so good. Here is a blog post I wrote about it:<br /><br />http://savingmoneyinmytennesseemountainhome.blogspot.com/2015/12/hint-of-orange-iced-tea.html<br /><br />I do the same as you and use the fruit juice in a can fruit in place of some of the cold water when making jello. Substituting definitely helps to save money. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.com