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[@reneeubry9065]

You can use the carrots and cabbage and season it with a pineapple cup and some non dairy yogurt. You can add apple and nuts and make it a Waldorph salad or drop the cabbage out and use the yogurt and pineapple with carrots for a carrot salad. These are some other options with only the yogurt and pineapple as seasonings.

[@CranksJenn]

We've quit buying tortillas and now make our own. Homemade corn and flour tortillas can not be compared to store bought! The taste of homemade is unparalleled! YUM!

[@fupatrooper1638]

Same here. Store bought are really overpriced and nowhere near as good.

[@odiecap62]

What’s your recipe? I’ve been thinking of doing the same thing.

[@rooroo1675]

Oooh I’d love a simple recipe to make tortillas - they’re over a $ 1 for 8 here I. The UK

[@innatatarinov5099]

What's your recipe ? If you dont mind sharing . Thank you in advance

[@serendipitysue3255]

Tortillas ▢ 4 cups all-purpose flour ▢ 1 1/2 teaspoons salt ▢ 1 2/3 cups hot water ▢ 1/4 cup vegetable oil Instructions In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the water and vegetable oil and using your hands, mix together the dough until it is a cohesive ball and all of the liquid has been absorbed. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed. (The dough should be soft and Playdoh-like in texture, but not sticky.) Transfer the dough onto your work surface and knead it about 10 times until it becomes smooth all over. Divide the dough into 12 equal balls then flat each ball slightly into the shape of a hockey puck. Flour each piece of dough on both sides then set them aside and cover them with a towel. Heat a large nonstick sauté pan over medium-high heat. Roll out one piece of dough into an 8-inch circle then transfer it to the hot pan. Cook the tortilla for about 1 minute then flip it once and continue cooking it an additional 30 seconds or until golden brown spots appear on both sides. Transfer the tortilla from the pan into a towel and cover it while you roll out and cook the remaining tortillas. Sometimes I use lard instead of oil. Either way they come out awesome every time. I get about 15 -20 out of a batch. I have cut it half and it still works well.

[@sharp.9469]

Love this video, as an empty nest senior my favorite way to save is making meatloaf have it for dinner, them cut into portions wrap separately put into freezer bag then use for spaghetti sauce, chili, meatloaf sandwich, tacos all seasoned the way you like.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So smart!

[@nancyvazquez266]

I also trade a loaf with my daughter for something she has prepared like stuffed shells. We enjoy each other’s recipes.

[@gailnoll]

We prepare ALL meals at home, never eat out. Just simple whole food, nothing from a box or anything prepared. Plus we grow as much as we can in the very short growing season Colorado has.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That’s wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

[@lucypumkinjack2984]

I like to keep all my Apple scraps in a freezer bag so that I can come back later when the bag is full and make apple scrap jelly. Peelings and course can be used for this purpose. And because you are keeping them in the freezer, you can collect all your scraps for months at a time.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

What a clever idea!

[@sandrarake7780]

Love your suggestions! We have 3 hens, Polly, Tiny Tina, and Lucy, We get 3 eggs a day. 2 brown and 1 green. We have become very creative with our eggs, different recipes. We cannot eat them all so we take some to our University student daughter, and my mother. At least we know they are getting a bit of protein, in these very expensive times. Also we use the bedding and manure for our garden which makes our veggies produce better and then we save again. Plus the chicks eat our scrap veggies that are too far gone for human consumption, and the peelings and ends that we don't eat. Our chicks are saving us $ every day..... plus they are so cute and quite the personalities. PS. We don't eat what we name so our chickens live out their retirement here with us. Our oldest rooster so far was Bud.. 14 years old when he passed, and Hippo was 15 years old. Thank you for all your great tips and tricks!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love that!! I always wanted chickens...so fun!! Thanks so much for watching Sandra!

[@oliviafox6745]

Baking our bread from scratch and making crock pot yoghurt have really been helping our food budget.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's great!

[@mdilworth7564]

Saving money by not automatically going to the food store once a week. Trying to stretch the time in between. I am also trying to cut the amount of meat in dishes. Thank you Emmy and Paul for another great video.

[@dawncatalano7443]

That is such good advice.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great tips! Thanks for watching!

[@silviamagda]

This way you save AND it's also healthier. I do the same. Meat isn't the focus on our plates, veggies are.

[@rharvey2124]

Beans and rice make a complete protein.

[@MM-fr9yh]

A nutritionist showed me how little soap is needed to wash floors, dishes, surfaces. Its been over five years since I bought dish soap. I use a few drops of dawn in a bucket to mop kitchen and bathroom floors. A teaspoon for dishes if even that, per day. Friends of mine use tons of dish soap per day, to wash dishes. Not necessary.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for sharing!

[@nanahaney1625]

Yesterday I prepped my breakfasts and lunches for the upcoming week and have three nights of suppers prepared. Meal planning helps our budget tremendously. Having quick and easy stand ins available for those days you have time constraints or "SO tired" helps our budget - like baked potato night, pancake, omelet night etc.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great time and money saving prep work Nana!

[@MariaJones-em2gb]

I appreciate the tools you two give without the fear factor. May God bless you immensely!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you! May God bless you as well!

[@lindaidzinski1851]

Last week I froze left over meatballs from our Sunday dinner. I also froze 3 slices of pizza that we had left over from dinner during the week. Yesterday, I defrosted them both for dinner. I made a meatball roll with the meatballs and some pizza dough. As I was taking out my ingredients I noticed a had a second pizza dough, a cup or ricotta and half a bag of mozzarella. So I made a calzone. Instead of ordering from the pizzeria I made dinner on my own with left over and things I had in the house. I thought of u the whole time. Thanks for all your tips, motivation and encouragement.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Linda you win!! Excellent repurpose of ingredients!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@greeneyes5894]

Always learn so much from your videos. You are a breath of fresh air, in a dark world.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much!

[@wandahall4435]

Paul is A great helper!!! Love 💘 😻 💜 💛 💚 🧡 is eternal ❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes he is!!

[@jeneaneherzog4626]

Everything from scratch!💕

[@libbybowyer157]

I live on my own and so 2 things I find useful are 1) Batch cooking - I might make 2 big batches of things like chilli and Bolognese, then I label and freeze so I have meals for at least 10 days. 2) Load the oven with as much as I can so I can get away with having the oven on once instead of 2 or 3 times.

[@whatdoyoumeantheresnocoffe9141]

I love the "loading the oven to capacity" idea. I'm going to try it the next time I "batch cook / bake".

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So smart Libby! Thanks for watching!

[@cltinturkey]

Smart! One thing to add when you're loading the oven is a whole head of garlic. Leave together and with peels on. Just cut horizontally across the top, removing about 1/8". You can brush a little EVOO and cover lightly with foil. Remove at the end and you have about 9-12 tiny little flavor bombs to squeeze out and put on everything!

[@roseannbradley3724]

Before my significant other and I got together, I missed having lemon pepper chicken breasts because I couldn't see heating up the oven for just one. I don't know why it took so long to realize it, but one day I had an epiphany!! Why not buy the family pack of chicken breasts (for the better value), prep and cook them like I did when my kids were little (meaning bake the entire package at once), eat one for dinner that night, then freeze them individually. I gave it a try, and they were so juicy and tender when thawed and reheated once a week or so! Just had to heat up a couple veggies to go with them, made for a quick, tasty meal on a work night!

[@SusanCox-n7i]

I looked in my refrigerator this afternoon. I had 3 small potatoes and about a 1/4 cup of milk. I decided to make home-made mashed potatoes. I was so proud, since I used up the potatoes and the little bit of milk before it expired. I whipped the potatoes, and put them in individual silicone cupcake liners and stored them in the freezer. Now I have mashed potatoes for any meal, and the milk also was used up and didn't get wasted or thrown away! Thank you, Emmy, for all your tips and tricks for no food waste. I hear you!!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Brilliant! Good for you!

[@RiverDanube]

I absolutely agree with you about people complaining about food prices but it's thanks to people like you that help to show them how to buy better.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for watching!

[@Nikita-wh8wl]

Hi! First comment from Italy ♥️ I just love you. I save money every day because i cook always at home for my family.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY!! My first comment! Thanks so much dear Nikita!

[@PattyWatts-jz4em]

The core is the sweetest part of cabbage. Good to snack on raw. Don’t waste it, you paid for it!!!

[@michellebarnett4994]

So is the stem of broccoli, especially if you peel it-delicious!!

[@estherwillinski4031]

Hello Emmy, the number one tip that works for me is learning what your loved ones will eat leftovers of, so I plan to make a bigger (but not too big) batch of the foods that my husband likes to eat, and I make just enough for one day if I know he will not eat that the following days. That knowledge comes from menu planning. Great content as always, thank you for encourage us with your great ideas and advice.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Esther, thanks so much for watching! Great tip!

[@amywilson4120]

Loved seeing both of you working together in the kitchen! Everything looked so good - especially the crustless apple pie! My number one way to save is trying to make meals with foods that I already have at home and keeping meals simple. Homemade does not need to be complicated. For lunch today, I cooked a potato in the microwave and topped with butter, broccoli, and cheese. Easy and economical!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great point...keep it simple! Thank you!

[@SusanCox-n7i]

Emmy, you are a WIZARD in the kitchen! The meals you put together are amazing!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So kind, Susan! Thank you!

[@stevem6949]

We are coming in under budget for February. Whoop whoop. Sherry got 5 butters for 1.69 at Aldi Monday

[@whatdoyoumeantheresnocoffe9141]

Wow, score! 👍

[@stevem6949]

@@whatdoyoumeantheresnocoffe9141 1.69 each

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY!! Steve and Sherry you all are doing great!!

[@maryd6959]

Major shopping at Aldi's once a month and then just fill-in with produce as needed. Once a month few items from ShopRite that I cannot get at Aldi's when I pick my rxs for the month. Also been making bread and pizza dough at home.

[@rosemarydoran9907]

I love Aldi but being disabled I mostly have to rely on delivery for my groceries and unfortunately the only way I can get Aldi delivered is through Instacart. Instacart not only charges a flat fee per shopping trip they also have a percentage service charge as well. On top of that they mark up the grocery prices too All of that is before you even tip the person who does the shopping and delivers your food. It really defeats the purpose of the money you save shopping at Aldi if that is your option. It's my understanding as well that that same process of marking up items and the fees and service charges applies if you also do a grocery pickup at Aldi.😥

[@kmac2482]

@@thefrugallyretiredcouple9926 try not to be afraid. There are lots of other options out there to eat besides chicken, and this is certainly not a widespread issue. We are not running out of food, there are just disruptions in supply chain for certain items due to people being off with COVID, etc. We are used to shelves always being stocked and so it makes us nervous to see empty spots. But we live in a time where there are multiple grocery stores in most towns and so many options. We can certainly make do with less than we’ve been accostumed to. I also feel that people are making the fear worse by posting articles and videos focusing on what’s not on the shelves. It’s not as if the store is empty.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Brilliant reply Kristen!! Exactly!

[@silviamagda]

@@kmac2482 totally agree.

[@catedennis41]

@@kmac2482 Yes, millennials are using the fear factor as they have not experienced any shortages or lived life long enough to know how to calmly approach any "different" way of life other than what they are accustomed to living. As far as "frugally retired couple," they should be well stocked and prepared for any viable circumstance. 365 times in the Bible, Jesus says, "Fear not." I prepare and put my faith in God.

[@adabaquero2091]

I Love your saving money tips. I have many but one I do often is broth. Never spend money on vegetable, chicken or beef broth. When you are making stewed, chicken, beef and vegetables add all the seasonings. Salt, onions. Sautee everything on high heat, then add extra water an a little extra oil and herbs. When it starts boiling let it simmer then take out about a cup or 2 of the concentrated broth. Save in a glass jar, let cool and refrigerate. You will always have broth for other dishes during the week.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So smart! Fridays video is on zero food waste!

[@GeckoHiker]

I love seeing clever ways to use up food before it goes to waste. My freezer is currently a stasis chamber used to extend the nutritional life of everything. It's where I save my pasta water to make soups, along with vegetables, meat, beans, and homemade stock. Nothing goes to waste. I can afford to eat what I want but am genetically predisposed to thriftiness.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I agree, so much of what we do is just first nature to us more than anything else!

[@cathymillar9900]

You use your pasta water for soup? I must try this

[@debimorsette1685]

Biscotti. Brilliant. I also used up four apples on Sat. Used my 8” cast iron skillet. Pretty much the same apple crumble recipe but I added oatmeal and chopped walnuts to my topping. We have garbage p/u twice a week here in Vicksburg, MS. Signals us twice a week to use up the leftovers. Very little to no food waste in our house. Thanks for the great tips and reminders. 🥰🥰

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for sharing Debi!

[@megablessedgram]

One way to cut back a little on food expense is portion control. I’m always shocked at what a portion for one serving is. Of course if a person is still hungry go ahead and eat a little more if possible. But it’s good to have an idea of the size of a single serving.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Very true!! We don't always consider that!

[@lorismith1660]

My most major food savings tip is to shop the sale items/Clearance on the first day of the flyer and use my coupons as well. I am saving on average $100 a month or more on food just doing that on my way home from work.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Super smart! Thanks Lori!

[@sheila1435]

I make a large pot of homemade soup at least once a week, usually in the slow cooker. Being that I'm a "family of one", I have some of the soup for a couple of meals and freeze the rest. The individual frozen portions go to work with me for a hot, home-cooked lunch. This saves me a lot of money and uses up leftovers.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds great! Thanks so much for being here Sheila!

[@valfletcher9285]

After many years of cooking larger amounts now I cook for myself and often my daughter. I am making SURE I reduce my recipes down to half or a quarter, even! My NEW fave weeknight meal: HOME MADE tomato soup with an open faced hot sandwich out of the skillet (often grilled cheese). Simple to make and OH SO WONDERFUL! Hugs to ALL!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yum! So comforting and yummy! Thanks for watching!

[@grandknit1016]

Great video today as always! I’ve found in my house that if the syrup is full my family will use more than when it’s 1/4-1/2 full. So I have a small syrup bottle that I keep 1/4-1/2 full and hide the extra in the back. They never even know I’m doing this 😉 Also, I’ve been either taking a few cookies or some of the cookie dough and putting it in a small container and freezing. It only takes a few of these and I have an entire batch of assorted cookies to use.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL! Love these tips!! So very creative!!

[@cltinturkey]

Smart! I come from a large family and my mom used to hide away the rare goodies that came our way. She'd bring them out in tiny batches and we'd really enjoy them. Then there was the time we had one eclair and Daddy cut it with a carving knife to get 16 slices. That way we each got a second helping. Didn't hurt me a bit and makes for funny stories now.

[@thethriftychickadee7245]

I LOVE this ... I can relate because my son seems to use twice as much as needed of EVERYTHING. I will be trying this idea out.

[@valmusgrave1640]

@@FrugalMoneySaver Many thnx 4 great tips . I live in Bloemfontein Free State South Africa. Our Foor prise are extremely high. since Russia/ Ukraine War !! Hope this message reaches u lol. Val mx

[@sherry450]

Great video as always! Another idea for the old banana bread is to try to make French toast out of it, who knows, it may be delicious 😋

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I bet it would of been great!

[@tonifloerchinger3462]

Okay, I had some beef and noodles from a friend (about a cup)...so I took some beef broth, onion, carrot and celery-cooked it and added beef and noodles ...2 nice bowls of soup. Had a ripe banana and small orange...combined for a fruit salad... ..left over hambger bun went into the toaster and buttered with some garlic powder. A feast! For 0$!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

SCORE!!! What a great use of food Toni! Thank you!

[@dianerajkowski1291]

Good morning Stay safe Stay sweet Stay informed and sharing

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you, you too!

[@emiliegaumond4876]

Emmy, I have 3 apples doing nothing in my fridge. I'm starting your "no crust" pie right now. Thank you so much for inspiring us ❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Hope you enjoy it!! Thanks for watching!

[@cassius2575]

We are a family of 4 and because my husband has celiacs disease (Gluten sensitivity) we’ve pretty much cut eating out of the budget almost completely. We only do it for special birthdays with family. I would say doing this has helped us TREMENDOUSLY! I started a new job last month and just hit the 1 month mark and realized that my coffee, breakfast, and lunch have all came from home!🙌🏽

[@rochellethundercloud346]

That's great

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY!! That's wonderful! Good for you!

[@mizsuzee]

Oh my gosh! I have that Farm Journal Country cookbook!!! I love how you try to use up everything you have. Especially in this day and age!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Susan so happy you are here! Thank you so much!!

[@lindarobertt6206]

I think your channel helps many viewers in many ways! By showing just what you buy, the prices, and then do the cooking helps many of us get motivated. You are both such warm and caring people! Keep doing these videos. We need your inspiration!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

What a lovely comment! Thank you so much Linda!

[@anydaynow7755]

I love these kind of videos! Good to see Paul in the kitchen; the recipes look delicious! Did you know that your produce will last longer if kept in glass jars the fridge? It really works!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for the tip!!

[@annmarieknapp9942]

Wonderful video! Seriously! The number 1 thing I do to save $ at the grocery stores is to take my time! I've been trying to stock our pantry lately in case prices go even higher. I was in Walmart the other day to stock up on 50 cent canned vegetables. I was able to get a lot for my pantry and was excited. I felt I had accomplished my "mission " and was going to head out when I got to an end cap where they had Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix boxes for 10 cents a box! I grabbed a case of 24. I then went up and down each aisle and get this... I found 7 oz bags of pasta in the Hispanic section for 10 cents a bag!!! I figured it came to less than 25 cents for 16oz of pasta! I got a case of those as well. But wait, there's more! 😜 Again I came to an end cap and they had full sized boxes of Velveeta cheese, two for $2.00! YES $1.00 EACH! The regular price is $7.49! I purchased 8 and froze 7 of them. I chalk these bargains up to me really taking my time in the store looking for deals. I love what you did with the older food in your fridge, and I really love that Paul helps you meal prep! Now I'm going to pull out all my veggies and make a salad to go with a freezer leftover meal I pulled out. I am truly enjoying your channel! Thank you and may God bless you extra special today! 💖

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

GREAT BARGAINS!! Wow! You did so well! Thanks so much for being here and God bless!

[@mizg1595]

Definitely a successful mission! “But wait, there’s more!” cracked me up! Stocking up ahead of rising food prices is smart and satisfying.

[@carlaschnell8368]

I was thinking French toast made from that banana bread sounds yummy. First time watching you guys, love the content I liked and subscribed!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Awesome! Thank you! Welcome! So happy you are here!

[@maryallen1017]

For those who have a Air Fryer: I had some old Apple walnut bread and used my Air fryer to make the Biscotti. I set it at 310° for 12 minutes. Didn't have to turn them. It saved time and energy. They were so good.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great tip!

[@brg2743]

The coleslaw looks delicious!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

It’s a great recipe

[@Songs-ls2pr]

Great advice: 1. Stop throwing food away. Take leftovers and make something new. Use your food right away. Don’t shove into the back of the fridge to rot. 2. Stop buying pre made food. Make it yourself. 3. Stop eating out at Resturants all the time. Make good food at home. Learn cooking skills now. Learn to make food nutritious meals at home.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds like every one of my videos LOL!!

[@susanwebster9218]

Emmy, very great advice! The first thing that came to my mind is that the light bulbs aren't really food so there should be plenty of $ left for milk and eggs if you wanted to back those out and stay within budget. 😉 Also, the Biscotti is a fabulous idea! We use our No Knead Artisan Bread dough recipe for pizza crusts (I cut the dough in half and bake a small loaf of bread and put the leftover dough in the refrigerator or freezer to use later for pizza) and use left over veggies for yummy pizza. I'll often have a small bit of spaghetti sauce I didn't use up, a half bag of shredded cheese, frozen spinach, frozen red peppers, a few olives etc...you get the idea! They are pennies to make.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds wonderful Susan! I love that no knead bread dough!!

[@janetbrown1857]

I made an apple cider donut bread and had some left over so I made biscotti like you said. Delicious! I also made your sausage orzo spinach soup. Thanks for two great tips!❤️❤️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh I love that! Thanks for letting us know!

[@johnqpublic2498]

When I see a good deal, I stock up. Yesterday it was prepackaged ham and today it was trail mix. I shop the discount rack for damaged packaging and things with a short sell by date. Sometimes I leave something for others, sometimes I do not. I got a free package of ham too because it scanned ten cents higher than the price on the shelf. All my knowledge of the rules makes some employees annoyed but I do not care. Nothing tastes better than free ham.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That is awesome! You really got some good deals!

[@lindawoodfill503]

Another great video! I’m one that does not toss anything away . We have salads as much as possible, either with dinner or a large salad for lunch 🥗 I make a basic salad 🥗 then add to it for a large meal one . I even took left over vegetables and tossed them in like corn 🌽 black beans and so on them add chicken and cheese 🧀

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds great!

[@ruthhill5311]

Two tips: the first is when my husband and I took a very recent vacation to visit our daughter and he had to return home two weeks before I did. The month before leaving, I made extras or literally just froze leftovers in dinner sized meal packs for him. I left about two weeks worth for him in the freezer. My second tip is I have recently discovered with the pandemic that I spend far less money when I order my groceries online and pick them up. Before, there were always items that would tempt me to spend more.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great tips Ruth! Thanks for watching!

[@dianeb7420]

Thanks Emmy and Paul for sharing! I have stopped watching several channels as they are nothing but doom and gloom ! We have enough going on in our life that I don’t need to be more depressed! 🙏💕☃️❄️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for watching Diane! So happy you enjoy our channel!

[@cynstric]

Great video! Love the tips. Thank you! My #1 tip is to meal plan first, then shop every two weeks. Food shopping is tomorrow. Will make a salad just like Paul did as soon as I unpack the groceries. Tired of wasting the lettuce, tomatoes and carrots because I didn't "feel" like having a salad.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's how we are too! So we try to do it as soon as possible and they we have salad made for several days!

[@veronicwbrennan4002]

I only recently came across your channel, and love it. So much intact that I have been looking through your old videos. Nothing to do with frugality, I just want to say that I really like your hair this length. None of my business I know. What do they say ' you do you?' I just think this length is really flattering. ❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much for watching our videos! We appreciate you being here.

[@kathymiglio8196]

The apple pie & cole slaw look so good. Another great video 😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Kathy!

[@stevenodell5253]

Im impressed with the deals you are getting at your shoprite. We don't have one where im at but wow. My husband is retired and we have downsized alot and are very much happier for it I love your channel and I too have alot of the old 40 and 50s cookbooks which are like my food bibles they are wonderful resources and they were given to me as gifts which I treasure.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for watching and sharing! So happy you found us!

[@thethriftychickadee7245]

That apple gadget is everything. Love it! And what great ideas with your apples, the banana bread and the slaw. You are the wizard of using things up ... I will try that banana bread thing. I bet it was wonderful. Also, not that I'm in the position to "throw my money to the birds", but I don't feel bad if there's something that doesn't get eaten and is shared with them. 💚 The number one way I save money these days on food is going with a list, no debit card, and only a certain amount of cash. If it costs more than what I brought I can't get it. This is what I HAVE to do.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So very smart! Make it a game to see how much you can buy for the mount you have! It let's you be really creative!

[@marywilczynski1649]

My # 1 tip for saving food: I look at the lost leader ads for several grocery stores that are located around the same area. It takes a little more time to look at all thier sales and compare thier prices on various items..but I have found I save alot that way...shopping the best prices at several stores. THese stores are close by so not wasting alot of gas driving all over.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great advice! That's what we do too!

[@carolsmith2969]

I am a senior and cook everyday and eat left overs. Do a lot from scratch and also watch for good sales. I have come up with a big pot and rack in bottom to water bath some home made goods. It is hard to make ends meet but have found ways to do so. Love your videos and thank you

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for watching and sharing Carol!

[@SirenaSpades]

my best tips are to have a garden and know how to preserve. I can up the food all summer.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOVE THAT Sirena!

[@happybeingme4622]

I love your channel! You come up with the best recipes. I love how you think “outside” the recipe box 😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@leamatthews800]

I have that very same cookbook you showed in the video! 😁 I have a former son-in-law truck driver who sometimes brings me damaged in transit boxes of food. This morning I had real oatmeal (that was gifted to me) with added protein…I bought a box of high protein instant oatmeal packets that are not palatable at all! So, instead of throwing them out, I’m adding them to other foods…this morning, oatmeal. Win-win for me…A nice bowl of oatmeal with added protein at less than $1.00! 😁

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That is awesome! Great way to save!

[@cinnykienzle1308]

I loved the banana bread make over !!! I was thinking you could have made french toast sticks with it also! But your idea was bette... I can have it with me cup of tea!!😊😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL! I agree lol!

[@stephanieleitner]

My number one tip is to substitute ingredients. So many items can be swapped out for what you have on hand or is about to go bad. My general cooking style is to meal plan based on what I have and change it up. I also cut the amount of eggs by one in baking and I never see a difference. If it calls for 2 I use 1, if it calls for 3 I use 2. Egg prices have actually really been going up!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Wow! Good to know it didn't effect the recipe!

[@TheUlli1964]

I even bake without eggs. You can use grined linen seeds insteat or mashed apples.

[@nievesramos8790]

We would like to watch you eating the dishes you cooked for more inspiration. By the way, you are my favorite frugal youtuber.keep up you good work.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY!! That is so kind of you to say! Thank you Nieves!

[@wandahall4435]

I made fried rice using food I had so I didn't waste anything 😋...Ritzi and I send Love and Cheer from Texas...

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love right back to sweet Wanda and Ritzi!

[@jenyork6226]

I was meal prepping while I listened to you. Bought ground beef on sale, cooked meatballs and froze them in individual servings. Quick easy meal to help keep me from stopping for fast food on a long busy day.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love that!! We were working together lol! Thanks for watching!

[@app103]

Magic Freezer Soup - If you have room in your freezer for it, stick a 3 - 4 qt bucket in there, with a tight fitting lid. Every time you have leftover meat or vegetables, especially if it is not enough to feed the whole family another meal, stick it in the bucket. Everything goes in there, vegetable juices and all, except for rice, potatoes, pasta, asparagus, and broccoli (they don't work well for this). When the bucket is full, take it out and stick it in your fridge to defrost it overnight (it will not defrost fully). Then pop it out of the bucket and into a large pot, add water and bullion cubes, melt it down & heat it up, and you'll have a big pot of soup for just the cost of a few bullion cubes. And no 2 pots will be alike. It will be a combination of many flavors from all the different things you have eaten. Free stuffing (stop buying Stove Top) - The ends of a loaf of bread, instead of throwing them away, cut them up into cubes and stick them in a freezer bag. Next time you want to serve stuffing with a meal, use the cubes and add some Bell's poultry seasoning, butter, diced onions & celery, water, and the drippings from the meat you just cooked. Bananas - Some people will keep the bananas around a lot longer than they should, thinking they are going to make banana bread from them, but never do. Instead of tossing them in the trash, before they get to that point, mash them up and stick them in ice pop molds. Either someone will eat them as ice pops, or you can just fetch them out and defrost them when you want to make banana bread. Pizza - When you make a pot of spaghetti sauce, freeze some in a 1 pint container. That's enough to make 2 pizzas. Pizza dough is cheap and easy to make from scratch. Use leftover meat & veggies for the toppings, and add some cheese. Minestrone soup - Italians have been making this for generations, from whatever they have on hand. Just clean out your vegetable bins periodically, and turn it all into a pot of soup. Add a big can of diced tomatoes (if you don't have any fresh), smoked paprika, Italian seasonings, a bay leaf (or 2), salt, and pepper, and water. When it's done cooking, add in a couple cans of beans and some cooked pasta.

[@misholivetderosito1525]

Mamma mia!!! First time watching and I already LOVE you!!! I better start binge watching all of your videos, so much to learn! The no-crust apple pie... brilliant!!! Not only cheaper, but so much healthier that way! Thanks a lot and many blessings to both of you ;)

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yay! Thank you! So happy you found us!!

[@sabrinadevol1210]

Loved the recipes using food you already had! So creative and tasty!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much 😊

[@juliesweeney8348]

Loved the pie recipe. Just might steal that one 😁 One thing I do to save money is if I cook a piece of meat for one meal, I already have a recipe and menu to use up what's left. Thrifty and a time saver 😊😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great tip! Thanks for watching!

[@moniquehuijskens1950]

Hi dear Emmy, every friday I take out what I have in refridgerator and make dishes with these ingredients. I call it fantasy salads or soups . I discovered lovely new combinations like redcabage salad with chopped green pepperbell bits and feta, or blueberry crumble or banana slices microwaved a few seconds with the last bit of strawberry jam and a few drops of lemonjuice. Kindest regards.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds very delicious and creative!!

[@jilljohnson9899]

Hi Emmy and Paul... Your videos are always so inspiring.. I take notes, write down your recipes, and start making lists of do nots and what to do as soon as I get home.. Love the motivation! I keep an inventory list of all my freezer items taped to the inside of my kitchen cabinet so I can adjust it as I use or add to it. I do the same for all of my shelf stable pantry items, taped inside of my cabinet doors. easy and convenient! Look forward to all of your videos when they come out! Get ready for some snow, we are in for another big one starting tonight! yikes!...

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Jill! So nice to hear from you! Inventories are the best money saver! Thanks so much for watching!

[@f123-e5j]

My ways to save on food salvage grocery store, loss leaders, clearance section, couponing, discount bread store, growing my own herbs. I also randomly scan the grocery aisles for deals because some deals are just hiding in plain sight in the regular aisles. I also compost my food scraps to help make new soil.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great tips! Thanks for watching!!

[@cakebakerish]

Made coleslaw today with a cabbage that was headed to the bin. Used regular vinegar. DELISH!!!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY! Love to hear that!

[@judymcpheron5955]

Yes, I am cooking more at home and eating more vegetarian meals. I like meat, but as long as I have it occasionally, I really don't miss it. Am saving for a vacationsothat is when I will enjoy restaurant and take out food. Have a good week! 💕😉💕

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds great! Smart!

[@roslyngeer7698]

I do not need food i have a freezer full of food.I like your ideas.

[@MaryKane-qv5vz]

I pop unused stale bread into the processor and blitz and have breadcrumbs for nut stuffing, one of my favourites, since I am vegetarian, gorgeous with potatoes and veggies.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds perfect!

[@nicoleturner5808]

Thank you for all the motivation for using up food.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for watching Nicole!

[@cbears57]

Thanks for sharing. I always add celery seed to my coleslaw, it gives it a little pep. I save money on groceries the same as you, shop my cupboards & meal plan with primarily loss leaders.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Such a money saver!

[@rebeccabodmer5498]

Appreciate your channel- been doing a pantry challenge and have only spent around $100 since Christmas for the two of us. Pulled a casserole from the freezer last night from last March and it was still delicious. Recently got a new frig and we've noticed the produce is lasting alot longer!

[@rochellethundercloud346]

Sometimes it is the seal around the fridge door or freezer door.sometimes they simply don't cool properly.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh wonderful!! Thanks for watching Rebecca!

[@jenniferrish3628]

I'm loving the zero waste food recipes! So creative and a wonderful way to get back to appreciating what I have 😊💖

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY! Thanks so much for being here Jennifer!

[@tonideluca8569]

Trying to watch all your other videos. I have been shopping from my pantry to save money ❤️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so very much Toni!

[@deborahreuteler1896]

Your channel is amazing, love the practical advice!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Deborah thank you so very much!

[@cltinturkey]

Your banana bread biscotti looked delicious!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you 😋

[@melissacasler9017]

ex nyker..food was so much cheaper up north...but everything is so much cheaper down south! nice channel! will be following!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Exactly! The for might be inexpensive but our taxes are beyond ridiculous!

[@maryfail2393]

Your upbeat attitude keeps me coming back!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY! Thanks for watching Mary!

[@Janice_1979_]

Hi great to see you. Can’t believe it’s Tuesday already. Love what you did today with no waste food.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much 😊. Thanks for all the encouragement!

[@iskijay]

Just found your channel ❤ love the cooking segments too ! Sending hellos from Ontario 🇨🇦

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Welcome! So happy you are here! Thank you!

[@maryannparker4299]

A very good show, I learned a lot.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for watching Mary Ann!

[@arlenecal]

good going you two... !!! Thank you.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for watching Arlene!

[@debragoodrich4569]

I make my own Taco seasoning, pasta sauce, chicken broth, bagel seasoning. I prepare what I can ahead of time so it doesn't take long to cook our meals. We grew grapes this summer and I have had homemade grape juice this winter.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching Debra!

[@janetshares]

I too bought sausages for 99 cents a pound a few months back. What a great feeling that is. Even though groceries have sky rocketed, there are still deals out there.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I agree! We just need to look and be diligent!

[@winnie2379]

My tip? Have a collection of basic recipes on hand …and learn if you need to. KZbin has wonderful channels, yours included, that will let you watch, learn & create your own meals. For example, some recipes using chicken, beef, eggs, various veggies and fruits, pasta, grains, casseroles, simple & frugal desserts, breads, etc etc. When I wanted to learn how to prepare quinoa, I watched just 1 video & now I have a delicious, nutritious quinoa dish that we can make once & enjoy all wk. I’ve also added the cooked quinoa to my homemade instant pot tortilla soup ( the instant pot is another great way to cook) .

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great idea! YT is a wealth of info!

[@robinmeier6048]

Candied pecans in your salad is always a treat! Apples sliced in salad is great too!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh yes!

[@beckysonnier6369]

Another great video! You are so right about eating out!! In the last couple weeks we have ordered out twice…. Oh wow was I shocked at the prices!! And the worst part is that neither meal was all that good 😑. It will probably be a while before I do that again. I don’t have any tips, I think you cover them pretty good.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

We find the same to be true eating out...expensive and the food is sub par!

[@gwendolynjulien4851]

I always enjoy your saving methods. I realy need a full size refrigerator. I have an apartment size. Great when I lived alone. Now I have my granddaughter and a family male friend living with me through no fault of their own. I have always learned to shop and cook on my own. So l appreciate learning all l can from you. You make things simple and fun, not to forget just wonderful. Thank you!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You are so welcome! Thank you Gwendolyn for being a part of our channel!

[@cwpip]

I love the banana bread biscotti, very clever. I love apples so I never have to use those up. Question Of The Day~ I started putting bananas in the freezer when they start to get over ripe, use in smoothies. I write the date I opened something (like boxed soup) on the container with a sharpie before I stick it in fridge. That really helps making sure I use it up. If I have a frozen pizza I break it in quarters while frozen. Then just eat a quarter at a time. I cut up fruit and veggies and freeze if I don’t have time or energy to cook but have to save the food before they go bad. When I make soup I freeze portions of it in left over quart containers from yogurt. I have been making my own bread. I have air popped popcorn for a treat, or homemade hot chocolate. I don’t eat much prepared food, just a box of tomato soup in pantry and a pizza in freezer for days when I am limping along. 😊 Thank you for the video. I hope you both are well.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

What a great comment filled with wonderful tips! Thanks for watching!

[@joancleary2974]

Do glass Mason jars really freeze well?

[@roseannbradley3724]

@@joancleary2974 Yes, we freeze our meat and veggie broths in them a lot. Ham broth that we save for future pots of beans, turkey and chicken broth saved from roasted and rotisserie meats. We were skeptical at first, so we just tried one jar, but now we keep 4-6 in the freezer at all times. We have an upright and they fit perfectly on the shelves in the door, so no trying to hunt to the back for them when you want to use them! ☺️

[@GretchenBostrom]

I did some no waste food prep yesterday. I made buttermilk oatmeal muffins to use up the rest of the milk I had. I made chicken and rice soup with some meat from the roast chicken I made and then I froze the rest of the meat for a pot pie to make later and I froze the carcass to make broth with another time. I also had 4 apples and I did my quick microwave apple sauce. Just peel, core, cut and wash apples and put them in the microwave for 7 or so mins. Then take an immersion blender and purée it, throw it in the fridge and boom. Applesauce w/o extra sugar. Plenty sweet.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds great and very economical! Thanks for watching!

[@richardschmidt2430]

When I bring produce into the house, the first thing I do is set it aside from the other groceries, wash & clean them, then put them in food bags...the outer parts of the lettuce, cores, etc....that goes to the chickens! Very little waste...the other thing I do is set before us a nice size salad before we even eat our dinner! You can put a lot of little leftover type veggies in that salad.. :) It helps with the actual volume of food that you eat....:) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great tip Dawn! Yes, better to fill up on veggies!