tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post7810516249203737368..comments2024-03-28T22:56:01.787-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: Eating Cool in the HeatCheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-2693534777608377812022-06-19T22:22:04.814-04:002022-06-19T22:22:04.814-04:00My menu for the upcoming hot week includes Instant...My menu for the upcoming hot week includes Instant Pot (or Crockpot) Baked Potatoes with Air Fryer or Grilled Chicken; AF Chicken Fajitas w IP rice; Sausage patties with AF Biscuits; AF freezer clean out (too many processed foods lingering in there); AF or Grilled Fish w AF fries and cole slaw; Chef Salads. I try to not use my oven at all when it's over 90 degrees.<br />Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633912756265339462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-78373540081049793442022-06-11T09:43:24.026-04:002022-06-11T09:43:24.026-04:00That is something to contemplate! ThanksThat is something to contemplate! ThanksCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-49463533544558642132022-06-11T06:34:52.666-04:002022-06-11T06:34:52.666-04:00Have you thought about make a cheap solar over wit...Have you thought about make a cheap solar over with cardboard and aluminum foil?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-28362592936120829702022-06-10T11:28:08.949-04:002022-06-10T11:28:08.949-04:00Margaret I am sure I speak for all these fine ladi...Margaret I am sure I speak for all these fine ladies - glad to be of service!!! It sounds absolutely delightful. It is truly amazing how much a bit of this and that can produce. Thanks for letting everyone know!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-85851829742164543582022-06-10T09:46:01.008-04:002022-06-10T09:46:01.008-04:00You all inspired my dinner last night! I'd eat...You all inspired my dinner last night! I'd eaten everything I'd prepared for the week but I did have 2 cups of pasta still. So I made a pasta salad. I diced up every vegetable I had plus some pickles and olives. Since I don't use processed oils I get creative with dressings and I used some pickle juice, balsamic vinegar, water, spicy brown mustard, sugar & little salt, fresh oregano and basil and parsley & dill. Mixed that up and poured it on and it was delicious. Can't wait to have more for lunch. That 2 cups of pasta turned into 6 cups of pasta salad. Yeah I used a lot of vegetables!<br />~~margaretAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-74902772061869932462022-06-09T07:33:37.664-04:002022-06-09T07:33:37.664-04:00Timing!!! Glad it will help expand your list a li...Timing!!! Glad it will help expand your list a little.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-88615625474577591802022-06-09T07:33:03.880-04:002022-06-09T07:33:03.880-04:00Well, I am glad my timing was good! I hate extrem...Well, I am glad my timing was good! I hate extreme heat. You must be out southwest - I hear it was crazy hot in some places.<br />Next week it is predicted mid 90's a couple days here - that I do NOT like!<br />Your meal for today sounds wonderful. I hope you stay safe and as cool as possible.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-8259616164645808062022-06-09T07:30:35.336-04:002022-06-09T07:30:35.336-04:00Goodness girl, you are way ahead of me with that g...Goodness girl, you are way ahead of me with that garden. That is fantastic you are getting so much already. You will be swimming in fresh produce in no time!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-61363793725919270202022-06-09T07:28:20.453-04:002022-06-09T07:28:20.453-04:00Those all inclusive salads are so tasty. I love c...Those all inclusive salads are so tasty. I love chef salads with meat and egg and cheese.<br />Nice to have a grill and smoker! I bet that smoker makes things good.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-20145719130692538962022-06-09T04:39:16.951-04:002022-06-09T04:39:16.951-04:00Great ideas. I made a list a couple days ago of ea...Great ideas. I made a list a couple days ago of easy summer meals that won’t heat up the kitchen so much. Thanks for some more ideas!Little Penpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-56017123533499942652022-06-09T02:44:02.092-04:002022-06-09T02:44:02.092-04:00Lots of good ideas for lunches and dinners, which ...Lots of good ideas for lunches and dinners, which is so helpful because it is so HOT here. I mean really HOT. We are going through a serious heat wave and it's only early June. Who wants to cook in this heat? Tomorrow it is ham and cheese on croissants with chips and dip. And I'll definitely be using some of your ideas in the coming days. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-54526009531011760802022-06-08T20:19:35.792-04:002022-06-08T20:19:35.792-04:00Watermelon in the refrigerator is a summer must! ...Watermelon in the refrigerator is a summer must! We just finished a honeydew and it wasn't too bad. I am fixing kale and mustard greens from the garden tomorrow. Also roasting beets from the garden. I know this wouldn't be a good idea on a super hot and muggy day but tomorrow should be pretty nice. We have an eggplant close to being ready and lots of green tomatoes, baby cukes and a zucchini just about ready. Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328333345401673320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-60665323933103632092022-06-08T19:30:56.467-04:002022-06-08T19:30:56.467-04:00I try and make as many main dish salads as I can, ...I try and make as many main dish salads as I can, and boy are there a great many. Lots which have meat in them which makes Harvey very happy. We also use the grill or smoker as much as possible. If I want to roast something I have an electric roaster that I put outside to cook with.<br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-81926102169882806182022-06-08T17:20:48.573-04:002022-06-08T17:20:48.573-04:00You are very welcome. Those little appliances can ...You are very welcome. Those little appliances can be handy! Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-52485460070933387552022-06-08T15:26:36.598-04:002022-06-08T15:26:36.598-04:00Thanks Cheryl for summer meal suggestions - I love...Thanks Cheryl for summer meal suggestions - I love using an air fryer, quick, doesn't warm up the kitchen. <br />JoyJoyMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14693745114587993609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-32144040624862230942022-06-08T15:10:53.188-04:002022-06-08T15:10:53.188-04:00My mouth is watering now!My mouth is watering now!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-39074342845442734462022-06-08T15:09:32.154-04:002022-06-08T15:09:32.154-04:00I didn't think I would like an air fryer - but...I didn't think I would like an air fryer - but I do. I need to use it more. I just don't have room to leave it out.<br />Watermelon is refreshing. They are still pretty costly here - until later in season.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-63520440605524131062022-06-08T15:07:22.808-04:002022-06-08T15:07:22.808-04:00Oh yum, that sounds wonderful. I totally forgot a...Oh yum, that sounds wonderful. I totally forgot about shrimp and crab - like them both!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-20754682993233001482022-06-08T15:06:38.913-04:002022-06-08T15:06:38.913-04:00LOL - funny you mentioned that! I actually though...LOL - funny you mentioned that! I actually thought of listing Jello salads. I really like Jello and fruit a lot.<br />I am glad you got a sweet memory and some ideas!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-15213281673644051892022-06-08T15:06:30.719-04:002022-06-08T15:06:30.719-04:00Now that we have an air fryer we hardly ever turn ...Now that we have an air fryer we hardly ever turn on the oven. I like to have a cut watermelon ready to eat for most of the summer. It cools me ff better than anything else.Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-19773981103051386562022-06-08T13:24:31.934-04:002022-06-08T13:24:31.934-04:00I am making a large shrimp salad tonight for a fun...I am making a large shrimp salad tonight for a funeral and some to keep at home!Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-1695692428174761302022-06-08T12:56:57.172-04:002022-06-08T12:56:57.172-04:00Ooh, adding the raisin toast makes that good meal ...Ooh, adding the raisin toast makes that good meal into grrrrrreat!Debby in Kansas USAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-85002356294062165782022-06-08T12:03:51.352-04:002022-06-08T12:03:51.352-04:00Linda, BLT sandwiches with homegrown or Farmer'...Linda, BLT sandwiches with homegrown or Farmer's Market tomatoes are a favorite summer treat! Now I'm hungry for one. LOL! --EliseEM Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05897942424655139102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-17767039348779133032022-06-08T10:45:22.416-04:002022-06-08T10:45:22.416-04:00I really appreciate your great tips for making sum...I really appreciate your great tips for making summer meals without a lot of cooking and effort! You also brought me back many decades to the jello salads Mom and Grandma used to make! Thanks for the little reminder, I look forward to making those as well!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05699955024141927068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-87768232345653830232022-06-08T10:42:45.870-04:002022-06-08T10:42:45.870-04:00I do believe a BLT sandwich is my favorite sandwic...I do believe a BLT sandwich is my favorite sandwich. Yes, home grown lettuce (well all veggies) taste so different from store bought.<br />A good watermelon or cantaloupe is so refreshing. I still have some strawberries I need to eat - thanks for the reminder!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.com