tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post1018767128234533646..comments2024-03-28T06:54:49.657-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: Simple Foods = Good Eats #3Cheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-36541278849374250332019-03-16T08:33:22.135-04:002019-03-16T08:33:22.135-04:00You are welcome. No one should be shamed if they ...You are welcome. No one should be shamed if they can't or don't garden. You really have to have a knack for it and enjoy it.<br /><br />I think that staying frugal is what it is about - however you do it. There are many ways - not just one way to be frugal. No one way is perfect.<br />Do what you want - how you want - just be penny wise about it!<br /><br />I have seen that blog in the past - I will recheck it out. Thank you.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-41080793514520083252019-03-16T08:16:13.155-04:002019-03-16T08:16:13.155-04:00Cheryl Thank you for saying DO NOT FEEL BAD if you...Cheryl Thank you for saying DO NOT FEEL BAD if you can not garden or can. I am so glad somebody has wrote this on a frugality blog. One of the reasons why I don't have a frugality blog because I do things so differently. I think I would get the side eye from hard core frugalists, lol. I have seen a lot of frugal food shaming in my years being online in the frugal world. I get so mad about it because I think that shaming deters people from trying frugality or even preparing for emergencies. <br /><br />Do you peek over at Frugal Measures? She is a master of drying food. I love her articles. Especially because she has fibro so she does a lot of store bought and is very honest about the limits she can do with gardening. That lady can prep, I am telling you, lol. SafyneAnaishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037905819241141808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-56138205860720595042019-03-15T11:19:51.558-04:002019-03-15T11:19:51.558-04:00I can definitely understand that. A dehydrator is...I can definitely understand that. A dehydrator is nice to have for sure.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-33785371552751782722019-03-15T10:51:31.365-04:002019-03-15T10:51:31.365-04:00I currently use my oven. In the middle of August ,...I currently use my oven. In the middle of August , I would prefer not to. Making Cents Of It Allhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09121344770577065537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-28517062254515415812019-03-15T08:23:11.921-04:002019-03-15T08:23:11.921-04:00Wow that was a great deal. I remember seeing that...Wow that was a great deal. I remember seeing that they recently had canned veggies 3/$1 as well. That is a good reminder that we might keep an eye on those unconventional places when stocking up!<br /><br />Buying fruit at a great price makes for great jellies and jams. It is about strawberry season!!!!!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-68460585290132533112019-03-14T21:05:20.112-04:002019-03-14T21:05:20.112-04:00Menards recently had Libbys fruit in 23 oz bottles...Menards recently had Libbys fruit in 23 oz bottles for 1.99 with a $1 rebate on up to 10 of them. Definitely! With spring nearly here, using that rebate will be easy.<br /><br />I'm not a gardener so we depend on canned. I do make my own jam tho! I watch for those great fruit deals and pounce. I just opened the last jar of strawberry. <br /><br />I agree with everything you said. Deep pantries are so worth it.Debby in KShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678580135625880717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-33157077977644436922019-03-14T16:11:57.343-04:002019-03-14T16:11:57.343-04:00The future seems so unstable at this moment. It ...The future seems so unstable at this moment. It is kind of scary.<br />Thanks, it tasted yummy too!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-42423876871531416332019-03-14T15:48:34.125-04:002019-03-14T15:48:34.125-04:00Excellent advice, Chery. We need to build up our p...Excellent advice, Chery. We need to build up our pantries while we are able to because we do not know what the future holds Your pineapple is so pretty in the jars. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-11197170209933923932019-03-14T14:50:54.478-04:002019-03-14T14:50:54.478-04:00I am still using things I put up last year as well...I am still using things I put up last year as well. It is a nice feeling. I like to buy local items as well to fill in with what we can not grow.<br /><br />My dehydrator is a Nesco (add a tray) it cost about $40 at Rural King a couple years ago.. There are more expensive ones available and Excalibur is a big brand. This one works just fine for us and I have had no problems with it.<br />You realize you can use the oven to dry as well. Probably not as cost effective though.<br /><br />WISE WORDS - don't go into debt to prep. Good reminder. Yep, slow and steady! I think we are all works in progress!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-40505341207179631942019-03-14T14:26:19.151-04:002019-03-14T14:26:19.151-04:00We are still using the fruit and veggies I grew la...We are still using the fruit and veggies I grew last year. I also bought a bushel of corn and 100 pounds of potatoes from a local farm. I don't have enough room to grow everything so I buy it local. It takes work to preserve it but I also enjoy doing it. <br /><br />I have been thinking about buying a dehydrator. Can you recommend one? I have money from my birthday last year and Christmas that I have been saving up. <br /><br />I, like you, shop sales and hit clearance racks. I stock up when I find items that will help with my food storage. I have an emergency fund why wouldn't I have emergency food. It is all items we eat regularly. I rotate my storage so everything stays fresh. I don't buy items we won't use unless they are free and then I donate them. I like to keep a large variety on hand. My one tip about food storage: Don't go into debt to build it up. You are not doing any good that way. Slow and steady wins the race. Making Cents Of It Allhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09121344770577065537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-14921905988979628742019-03-14T12:21:00.960-04:002019-03-14T12:21:00.960-04:00Exactly. Friends, neighbors and other family may ...Exactly. Friends, neighbors and other family may need our assistance someday! We just never know!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-20697952031910593702019-03-14T12:20:05.795-04:002019-03-14T12:20:05.795-04:00It is so important - I wish everyone realized just...It is so important - I wish everyone realized just how important.<br />Have a good weekend<br />Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-11603561903799556742019-03-14T11:18:13.427-04:002019-03-14T11:18:13.427-04:00I am in total agreement with also. We never know ...I am in total agreement with also. We never know what cold happen and we can bless others with our abundance if things really do go wrong for someone else.Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-48201739141115817092019-03-14T11:09:28.789-04:002019-03-14T11:09:28.789-04:00Hi, Cheryl!
I agree with you. We have a stock in o...Hi, Cheryl!<br />I agree with you. We have a stock in our pantry, that we keep adding to. I've been a little behind stocking on some items, but we'll get there.<br />God bless and have a great weekend!Paula Alexandra Santoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010457703989545204noreply@blogger.com