Noodles & Cornbread
Take some “Dollar Store” noodles, cook ’em & fry ’em, add an egg & some day old cornbread. Don’t forget the cheese powder! Cheap & Satisfying!
Pork Chop Brunch
Another fine brunch in the books! In case you didn’t know, I like a good old fashioned “60’s Brunch”. Don’t forget to use lots of butter! Have a great day!
Corn Stand
It’s back! At the usual spot, right in front of the grocery store. You know what that means? CHEAP DINNERS! WooHoo, a buck an ear! Take advantage of it, have…
Raspberry Jam
Because you want a shelf-stable canned jam, it’s important to follow a recipe that has been tested for safety. The recipe below is based on the methods recommended by the…
Pepperoni Cornbread
Oh Yeah! Preheat your skillet to 425 degrees, (Hot is good!) Start mixing! Use your favourite recipe! I added 1 full can of drained kernel corn and 1 long chopped…
Price Watch
Always look for the deals! Steaks marked down by almost half is a good deal! Let me say it again, “Always look for the deals”!
No Frills?
Meh? One just opened up a few months ago nearby. It’s handy having another place closer than the “The Big City” but nothing about “No Frills” excites me. I’m not…
Corned Beef
If you had to choose ….. The one on the left was $3.75 and the one on the right side is usually $5.00. I’ve tried both, they’re both good. Shop…
Dried Strawberries
I got some strawberries that were on their last day. What to do? Fire up the dehydrator, dry them out and add to the shelf of hiking snacks! Learn to…
Burger Time
Fire up the BBQ, it’s Canada Day! Oh, the goodness! Plain burgers with just cheese & bacon, the way I like them! Celebration ends at noon due to costs and…
New Barbie!
Got a new Barbeque, Well, Not me, My Friend Murray got a new BBQ, I just get to use it once in a while! Breaking it in with a “Beef…
Bulk Barn Price Watch
Some random photos of items at “Bulk Barn”, in Canada. Bulk Barn is generally a pretty expensive place to get supplies but it is a great place to get smaller…
Cast Iron Hunting
If you like cast iron cookware, keep looking! As soon as you stop looking, you’ll stop finding! Antique shops, thrift stores, garage sales, just keep going. Some day you’ll stop…
Chicken Dinner
Another cheap dinner. Chicken w/rice & corn! The chicken came from Costco. I buy 4 chickens from Costco every 3 months when I make the drive to Nanaimo, BC, about…