OLD FASHIONED FRUGAL LIVING! BUSY AUTUMN DAYS! LIVE BELOW YOUR MEANS! ONE POT MEAL! Lancaster, PA

[@Liz_Camp]

Congratulations to the winners! I’m single, so my tip is when cooking, make an extra portion for lunch or dinner the next day.

[@cathyallshouse2981]

Such a helpful suggestion. I love to cook and make a recipe and portion some servings out for my work lunches before even eating the first portion.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Absolutely Ms!

[@SLPtoMD]

I'm, again, living in a tiny studio apartment that's more like a student residence building, as I'm back in school in my 30s. I love watching your videos because they make me feel like I'm in a cozy home with a loving family. Thank you for bringing your viewers such joy and warmth with your videos 💞

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That makes us so happy to hear! Thank you!

[@ruthtaylor7863]

@@SLPtoMD Emmy and Paul do have effect!

[@psr1lady]

Little known fact: Dahlias symbolize inner strength because they can tolerate harsh conditions. For this reason, I chose it as my online icon years ago. God's blessings!❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh I did not know that! Thank you!

[@VirginiaLawson-k4t]

I'm 78, bad arthritis in my hands, love butternut squash, I cannot peel or slice anymore. This is best hint ever. TY I bought 3 today. TY

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY! So happy it was helpful!

[@BarbD.]

@@FrugalMoneySavermy husband and I both have arthritis in our hands and appreciate your squash cooking tips 👍. I used to microwave the squashes once I managed get them cut in half, but your tip is way better. Speaking of squash, I have found much versatility in using squash in baked goods like breads, scones, biscuits, cakes and cupcakes, as well as pancakes and waffles. Season them any way you like. Pumpkin is just a squash, after all, and does not necessarily need to be sweetened or spiced up. I find that all of the Fall squashes can be interchangeable in recipes both sweet or savory. So, yeah - they are economical, easily cooked, versatile, freeze well, rich in nutrients and fiber. It's a win-win in many ways. Thanks for making it even easier❣️👍🤗

[@witsonsmom729]

The flowers look as good as frosting on a cake that you want to dip your finger into like a child. Great finds and prices, those red peppers are lovely. My best frugal tip is to be ok with not keeping up with the Jones or the Frugalite Family down the street. Everyone is in their own unique place in life with different wants and needs, and it's ok that our journeys don't all look the same as everyone else's.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Absolutely right! Thank you!

[@nyssakeith]

Thank you for another wonderful video Emmy and Paul!! Lancaster County looks absolutely gorgeous and peaceful, I'd love to visit there someday. My food tip is always to just freeze everything. So, so much can be frozen and used for later. I'm constantly surprised on what I can freeze and learning to how to use every piece of food I can! Using parts for a veggie or chicken stock, cutting up herbs and putting them in ice cube trays for later simple use. We buy bulk what is on sale and freeze, freeze, freeze!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, the freezer is your friend!

[@karendixon7123]

I do meal prep while I’m working in the kitchen. Those times while I am waiting for the timer to go off for dinner can be spent chopping vegetables for the week or boiling eggs, wiping out the fridge. Why not do a little catch up while you are waiting? Loved the video! We love going to Lancaster also!! Such a wonderful place to visit!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Karen, love your suggestion!

[@crisramsey6757]

I buy ground beef in the family packs. Sometimes I go ahead and put it in the crock pot to cook, then divide it and freeze it. It makes for quick meals for sloppy Joe, chili, etc. I can often just pull it out of the freezer and put it in the pan. It defrosts quickly. I give it some time to brown up a little before adding other ingredients.

[@terryhenderson424]

Consider making a whole crockpot's worth taco meat, sloppy Joe mix, spaghetti sauce with meat, just plain seasoned meat, etc... Then freezing in meal sized packaging; don't forget to label well 'cause these items can all look the same. Lunch sized volumes or in some mix of lunch and meals too. It takes a while in terms of effort, time, and cost to make up what I call a convience stockpile which also works for freezer space and a natural rotation. Of course, if you come across a deal on hamburger or ground meat, sometimes its just as good to get into "prepper" mode. (Many moons ago we could get 8lb tubes of mixed and dark turkey meat for $.88/ lb which was good for even back then. When we came across 50% off tubes I altered my grocery shopping plans, scraped the coins in the bottom of the purse and car console, and bought a small as I could. Then I proceeded to begin a cooking marathon in part so I could get it into the freezer.)

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's a great idea!

[@plsjjrg3285]

I'm definitely going to try cooking butternut squash in the crockpot! Great idea

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Works so well!

[@alicehunsaker7876]

me too

[@bnbtemple5936]

Going to try this with acorn squash. Bet it'll come out super yummy!

[@JeanneNaser-xt1hs]

That was a really fun video! Congratulations to the 2 winners❤. Now, I have to go to Walmart and buy my own dish towels and bookmarks !! 😂

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL! I'm sorry!

[@marym.8234]

Great video. Lancaster looks like a lot of fun and I am glad you got such great food hauls! When I have a lot of surplus vegetables I roast them in the oven and then put them in a pot for soup I either blend them with the immersion blender or in the blender add chicken broth or you can also add cream as well spices and a little cheese. It’s delicious!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds so good! Thanks!

[@julieemig432]

Whenever I’m making a casserole that calls for a 9x13 pan I put the recipe in 2 8x8 pans and freeze one. Lasagna is good this way as are other casseroles. We also don’t get tired of eating the same thing for days. When you want to bake it just thaw in fridge 24 to 48 hours, and bake.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Perfect solution, Julie!

[@mistypeters7506]

I live 20 minutes away from Shady Maple and the other places you visited. Beautiful area!😊

[@Judith-b3t]

Lucky you!

[@susanwheeler949]

I'm in York but regularly go out of my way to the same places. I love going there!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh wow! We love it there!

[@lisatopolnicki9975]

I was lucky enough to find a practically brand new food mill at a thrift store. I used it to turn my home grown Roma tomatoes into canned tomato suace for my first time ever. My sister came over and taught me, it was so much fun. Amazing how the older you get its the little things that have so much meaning.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That is awesome!

[@d.parisi]

Going to Lancaster must be two-fold for ya'll, you save money and you get to relax and enjoy the views. My prep tip:If I buy a bag of produce and I know I'm not going to use all of it right away (for example lemons) I will prep it for the freezer so I take a few lemons and I slice them and freeze them on a tray and then I put them in a ziplock bag and put them back in the freezer. Then I'll take another couple of lemons and I'll juice them and freeze them in cubes (1 tablespoon each) and put them in ziploc bags. For things like onions and peppers I will slice some for one bag and chop some for another. Have a great week!

[@crisramsey6757]

@@d.parisi I also chop up onions and peppers to put in the freezer!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks, D! You as well!

[@alicehunsaker7876]

Great video .I take inventory of the fridge everyday . see what needs to be used up and make meal plans with what i have

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's smart, Alice!

[@buntysvintageemporium3632]

What a brilliant idea for the butternut squash. I dread trying to cut them. I have one that will go into rhe slow cooker over the weekend. Loved seeing the Steam train 🚂. Such a fun packed video as always ❤.

[@LauraMacMillan-el2kc]

Do you have a cleaver? I have found mine to be a great tool for cutting up tough vegetables. But first, I had to get past my mindset that “cleavers are only for meat.”

[@LauraMacMillan-el2kc]

You don’t have to whack the veg with the cleaver, either. Just use it like you would a chef’s knife. It’s not an audition for an Asian adventure movie! 😁

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much! Happy you shared!

[@truthseeker6370]

Congratulations to you Emmy and Paul, and Congratulations to the 2 winners! I always look forward to each Emmy and Paul video. You bring both tips and comfort in this crazy world. I am grateful for you.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So kind! We appreciate hearing that!

[@KerryJames-l6z]

Having food pantry stock up is like having money in the bank when hard time hit

[@debkendall7230]

What an excellent tip to cook squash in the crockpot. Win win

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Absolutely!

[@Crochetlady3-l1o]

Congratulations on 65k subscribers! Well deserved! The flowers are so beautiful! My tip is just to use everything we have in order of made or brought. Because it is just the two of us, to avoid waste, we usually freeze half of whatever we make because we usually don't want to eat it again right now! I shared with you before that I even freeze dressing/stuffing which we enjoy throughout the year. Just wiped out and organized our freezer and have plenty of everything for the next at least couple of months! Happy Fall Emmy, Paul, and Dixie! From MB/SC! 💕😊🎉🏝️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So smart to prep that way! Happy Fall!

[@howitworksforme]

I never throw away the seeds of the pumpkin/squash. I boil them for 5 Minuten and the throw them in the oven covered with a little oil and salt and whatever spice I like. Then they get roasted until the white seeds turn brown and crispy. There is no need to peel them. A VERY tasty snack with good fats an protein.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, thank you!

[@lydiapico7039]

Congratulations ladies🎉

[@cltinturkey]

If you have a bunch of cherry tomatoes, wash and put them in a shallow glass baking dish. Add 5-6 cloves (to taste) of cut garlic and a couple handfuls of fresh basil leaves. Crack black pepper over the top and add about 1/2" of good quality extra virgin olive oil. Cover with foil. Cook it low and slow, perhaps 300 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Let it cool and pour over pasta or add to a salad or cooked vegetables. Freeze small portions (about 1/2-1 cup) in freezer bags. Thaw and use during January-March for a lovely taste of summer.

[@ViolaOgrady]

I'm going to try this. Thank you.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes! So good!

[@karennicholson7753]

Love the pictures of Lancaster county. When I purchase ground meat, I will cook it all and then separate and freeze into meal sized portions. Another way to precook the ground meat is to make sheet pan slider burgers - use your favorite ingredients for burgers, press into an even layer on a rimmed cookie sheet and bake for about 15 minutes. Once cooked, I allow the juices to be reabsorbed and then I slice it into squares. We have some for our meal and the rest are frozen, using wax paper sheets between the burgers.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Very smart, thanks!

[@dawncierelli1510]

Food is so precious..agree Emmy...nice haul

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much, Dawn!

[@mizg1595]

Congrats to the winners! Yay!! 🎉 I make homemade convenience food, pressure canned and frozen. For example, yesterday we popped open a quart of homemade navy bean and ham soup for dinner, served with slices of homemade bread. I freeze main dishes like casseroles, lasagna, stuffed peppers, etc.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So smart! I need to learn to can!

[@rachelekelly1161]

My frugal tip is to use your little bits of leftover vegetables and make a fried rice for an evening meal. I added a little bit of chicken and my husband loves it every time!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So easy and economical!

[@sophiek3292]

You are the only channel that I have no problem watching a half-an-hour video of. Your content is so relaxing -apart from useful and full of ideas. Thanks!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

What a wonderful compliment, Sophie! Thank you!

[@lucysweeney8347]

Very enjoyable to watch. Thank you.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much, Lucy!

[@colleenbaker2310]

Thanks for the meal inspiration. Since my husband died in October, I haven't felt like cooking much, but your simple meal looked good and I had most of the ingredients. I had a potato, a tomato that needed used, a half of a cooked cubed pork steak, a bag of frozen veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, etc.), and, of course, olive oil. I added seasoning (s&p, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning) and a little butter. It was delicious. Thanks :)

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I am so sorry for your loss...

[@mrs.brayman4840]

👏 Congrats to the winners 🏆

[@cltinturkey]

What a great way to cook butternut squash! Thanks. Those peppers and apples are gorgeous. You could save some of the garlic you bought (perhaps one of the heads) to plant in your garden in October. On an earlier video, I described the process to grow it. Each clove will grow into a whole head. Plant in October, harvest in June or July. You'll love it.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

We will! Thank you!!

[@traille4901]

Thank you so much for this very full and comprehensive video- it's so inspiring! I know it's a lot of work to put these out for us but I for one truly appreciate it!!❤️❤️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You're so welcome! Thanks for the encouragement!

[@Crashcourse3806-v2n]

Those flowers are amazing!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Aren't they magnificent!

[@helenkathrynhoover7298]

Great video, as always!❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much!

[@ErinWilliams1204]

My best tip is one I learned from you on berries! Always put those fresh unwashed berries in a jar and watch them keep for waaaay longer than they probably should! Love your channel! Congratulations on your growth!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Isn't it amazing how long they stay fresh!

[@t.s.jensen9987]

Hi Emmy 🥰🤩 Nice to see you again ❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

And you!

[@melindachristensen3175]

Thank you for sharing how to cook butternut squash!

[@sashianaherne3684]

Happy Friday

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Happy Saturday!

[@ingelisejensen8024]

I use sissors to cut the ends of green beens 🙂. And when I harvest the last tomatoes, I put the green ones in a container, and let them get red in there.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks!

[@PhilipDonna1982]

Yay to the winners! For me, bulk cooking common ingredients saves me time. I find that I rarely use a white or yellow onion fresh but definitely use them sautéed or caramelized. So when I buy onions I chop and cook them immediately. I take half out after they are translucent and the rest I let caramelize and then freeze portions for later. I do the same for ground beef cooking all of it and then some becomes sloppy joes, some tacos, some left plain. Then I freeze those as well. Ditto for chicken. Even though I’m a stay at home wife, I’ve found that by 4:00 pm I don’t want to start cooking dinner from raw ingredients but am more creative if the bulk of what we’re eating is already prepped. Also, and this is my weird little quirk: I just don’t like handling raw meat and chicken more than necessary.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, that's a great way to prep!

[@CreamPuff-ek8fd]

Such gorgeous flowers the flowers look like a painting in real life! Must add Lancaster on places to visit!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

They are so lovely!

[@tinabello3223]

This reminds me of what we call in our family "Giambotta"- which is an Italian summer vegetable "stew". These simple, "peasant" food recipes are the absolute best!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YES!!! That's what we called it too when I was growing up!

[@janetbusch6517]

I always plan left overs when making a meal..such as having meatball subs one meal and a couple days later..spaghetti with meatballs. Chili one meal then chili dogs another day. And always the freezer container where left over veggies go until theres enough for veggie soup.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Very smart!

[@patriciacorpe6228]

I ever thought to cook squash in a crock pot going to do this week at almost 79 I am still learning about cooking. lol never to old to learn something right.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carolynb2457]

Congratulations to Laura and Karen! It is so sweet to hear you and Paul in the background cheering the winners❤. You look so perfectly autumnal in your outfit with the warm wood cupboards and background while you are doing an autumn video. Excellent haul and the flowers are gorgeous. I use the mesh bags that grocery store produce comes in for scrubbing the dirty birdbath then throw it away.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh, now that's clever! Thank you!

[@lorriemagrini492]

The flowers are beautiful!! There is a gentleman who lives near the hospital I work at, and he grows dahlias and brings bouquets into the main lobby to greet you as you enter.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh how kind of him!

[@wandahall4435]

Ritzi says Hey and Me too ❤❤❤😮😮😮😊😊😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Hugs to Ritzi and Wanda!

[@grandknit1016]

Brilliant tip for butternut squash! I just made some soup and cut it into chunks. Your way will be so much easier! Thanks for sharing.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You are so welcome!

[@justjet]

Congratulations winners!! I roast all my veggies in the oven. Then I freeze them. I eat them as a side dish, in casseroles and soups and added to sauces and gravies. So much flavor!! Fantastic price on those apples!! I will be trying that wonderful dinner you made and your way of cooking squash. Both look yummy!! Have a safe and blessed weekend. 🇺🇸💕🏜

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You as well, thank you!

[@valeriedriver7032]

Hi from Lancaster County!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Hi, Valerie!

[@tawnaparko3388]

My most useful tip is I buy chicken legs with bones and skin when they are on sale. I prefer thighs but whole legs or drums work if they are cheaper. Usually it is a family pack and way more than we need for immediate use. I cook most of it in my electric pressure cooker with one and a half cups water. I let it naturally release pressure. Then I bone and skin and freeze in small portions. Freeze the cooking juice and use it as broth concentrate. I don't season the chicken so I can season it as I need to in my future recipes.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great tip! Thanks!

[@mikimisteinberg4016]

My two most useful items that I bought/invested in many years ago are: simple microwave and a standing freezer that is not connected to my fridge. Why? Because due to some of my health difficulties, I have been blessed by a few friends w have large families that they have found that not always can they use all of their leftovers for another meal for themselves. They used to throw food out in the garbage. But once they realized my difficulties in my preparing my own food (cutting certain vegetables I find too difficult), these friends decided to save the leftovers for me by freezing in sandwich baggies or the next size up in baggies on the shelves in the store in Israel. When their freezer drawer that they designated for Mikimi is full, they usually arrange to bring me the Frozen food. Hence, my need to own a standing freezer w drawers. My friends also label the baggies so that I will know what is in the baggies. I am happy to usually not receive more containers as I have too many as it is. I buy my own frozen veggies and I buy my tilapia fish when either or both are on sale. Blessings, love and prayers for all, from Israel 🇮🇱. Peace for all on this Earth and in this World! Am Yisroel Chai = The Nation of Israel Lives! The Nation of Israel Will Survive!

[@anneellison8188]

This is wonderful! You are blessed to have such good friends and neighbors.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Shalom!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@bnbtemple5936]

God bless you all, Mikimi.

[@IseetheGloryofKingdom]

Praying for Israel 🇮🇱 🙏and America 🇺🇸 🙏 during the feast days. May peace from The LORD be with us all. Shalom and God bless us all 🙏

[@cynthiaclouse4596]

Congratulations winners! And thanks again for the recipe and the views from Lancaster PA. God bless you both.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You as well, Cynthia! Thank you!

[@DebfromVa]

So glad you’re back. I need my weekly inspiration!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL! We are happy to be back!

[@bettyadkisson1681]

I grow 6 butternut squash this year and it yes I will be saving the seeds for next years crops they save good all year long.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So smart, Betty!

[@robinlacey9273]

I freeze eggs during this time when the chickens are producing well. Then I'll have organic eggs in the winter months. 😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So smart, Robin!

[@akronrats]

Buttermilk solids!! Never heard of it! Would be so great to have on hand because sometimes I don't always get it used up. I'm going to look for this! Thanks for all the tips! PS - I so wish my family would be more adventurous in what they ate! That looked really good!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, I made salad dressing last night! So yummy!

[@yvonnehill3954]

Loved this video Emmy and Paul. Your little haul was amazing, because everything looked in such perfect condition. Those dahlias were so stunning, they really were. They were in the most remarkable condition. I couldn't get over how gorgeous they looked. Well, you know I never tire of your content. Your videos are always so interesting and encouraging. I hope you both have a wonderful week ahead. May God greatly bless you too. ❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks very much, Yvonne! Always so nice to read your comments!

[@susannekimberland1951]

My husband and I grill meat for the week and steam or roast vegetables for the week. Easy dinners. Friday is leftover night when we take what’s left and put it in a pot then mix riced cauliflower with it all for a yummy one pot meal. We usually throw in some Aldi version of laughing cow wedges or G. Hughes sweet chili sauce.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That is awesome!

[@FrugalHappyVegan]

My best time and money saving tip regarding food won't work for folks who don't like leftovers or don't like eating the same meals on repeat. I like to make a huge batch of something - let's say chili - eat if for 4 or 5 meals through the week and freeze the leftovers. This is very economical and eliminates a lot of figuring out what's for lunch or supper. Have a blessed day.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great tip!

[@mrs22A]

My best tip is to prep while I'm already in the kitchen making dinner. If I have the cutting mat out, I cut extra veggies for snacks or the next night's meal..

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Very smart!

[@lauriegiles8236]

Congratulations to the winners❤️ My tip is that I am usually cooking two meals at a time; using the crockpot and oven simultaneously so that I have food for lunches and dinners for a few days at a time. This cuts out surprise trips for deli meat which is terribly expensive.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Very smart and economical!

[@brg2743]

I appreciate the idea with the frozen green beans and cooking the squash in the crockpot. Been flash freezing green peppers, chopped onions, celery and carrots for sometime to pullout for cooking and preserving it too. I will take any ideas to save.

[@LauraMacMillan-el2kc]

I do that too. Sometimes combined together for instant frozen mire poix. Once in a while I toss in some chopped bell peppers too. I’ve got the knife out already; might as well package the veg up as conveniently as possible while I’m at it.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Wonderful!

[@JunkJournalTreasures]

Congrats to the winners! That one pot dinner looks great! My Tips: I prep vegetables as soon as I get home from shopping..wash, dry, cut and store. I also will take ground beef and add everything for a meatloaf and freeze it raw, I'll make 2 at a time.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Very smart, thanks!

[@princessdumbarton9877]

I went to Greece a long time ago and one of the best things I ate was just green beans cooked in tomato sauce. I don't know what they put in it but it was great. Didn't have potatoes in it though. Also, the best meal ever is potatoes, tomatoes, red peppers, onion, a little garlic and salt, covered in olive oil and roasted in the oven.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Anything covered in olive oil is delicious lol!

[@kathudson21]

I love you alls videos! I appreciate the wisdom you both freely passdown

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So kind, Kat! Thank you!

[@702desertmom]

Butternut squash pasta Emmy! Purée the squash, sautee a shallot and some garlic add the squash and heavy cream salt and pepper. I serve it over penne 😊 I’ve roasted the squash and it’s too much work to cut it for me I’m using my crockpot next time. This is a great fall dinner 😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds great!

[@ThankfulQue]

Congrats to our chat neighbors! Another great video. God bless you too!❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you!

[@christophervogt7456]

Hello Emmy & Paul. Wonderful deals from Amish country! Glad you had a nice getaway. Thoroughly enjoyed your video as always. Have a fantastic weekend! ❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks, you as well!

[@simonefeaster5131]

Thanks for the lovely images from Lancaster. Particularly loved the gem about cooking butternut squash in the crockpot. Game changer!❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Definitely!

[@kathleendonnelly6077]

Wow - this video was jam packed and brought the Autumn vibe! The pie decor pieces hanging from the cabinet knobs are adorable!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much, Kathleen!

[@crterwil]

Thank you for. Ring so genuine and real. Your content is always so helpful.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So kind, thank you!

[@audreypietrucha5706]

Oh, I have to get my husband to Strausburg! He loves trains and we are going to Lancaster County next weekend. My grandchildren will also love a train ride😊. As for Nana, she wants some of those ginger golds! I save money and time by taking advantage of every veggie and fruit stand I pass this time of year. I try to buy local and organic produce so this is my best chance. I put the time in upfront canning applesauce, freezing peppers, pickling cucumbers and making vegetable soup that I can by the quart. In the coming months we’ll have many easy and frugal meals. Thanks for showing us the crockpot method of cooking butternut squash. I’ll definitely try that with some of the butternut squash I bought from a local farmer for $1.50 each. Not quite as good a deal as you found, Emmy, but I was happy with it. They’re nice big squash, too, so we have many bowls of my favorite soup in our future!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Audrey, have a wonderful trip!

[@pammentzer3584]

Hi, Emmy and Paul! You guys are the best advertisement for my county! 😊 And if you really want to know what is in our soil.....😂 the aroma is unforgettable! Haha!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL! Yes, I know what you mean!

[@debrak641]

I used to sit with my grandmother snap beans! Sitting on the screened porch in South GA snapping beans is one of my best childhood memories.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

How wonderful, Debra!

[@angelaperezescudero5900]

Hi Emmy and Paul , so beautiful fields and produce . Amazing how the soil gives us so much . God know what he does 😊. That recipes you did its very healthy and tasty . Yes feta chesse be great and black olives . I live in south of Europe and cook lots of garlic . I didn’t know that whole garlic heads freeze in freezing plastic bags last months . ✨God bless ✨

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I didn't know that about garlic either! God Bless you too!

[@wendylambert6941]

Thank you for the clever idea of how to cook banana nut squash in the crock pot

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Our pleasure!

[@elliejellie22]

Glad you like coming to PA. I really think you guys should plan a meet-up when you are in PA. I am only 45 min. away and would love to attend a meet-up.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh my gosh, how fun would that be!

[@retiredsockmonkey7257]

Congratulations to the winners!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks!

[@carolyneastman6095]

Congratulations to your winners! When I’m cooking, I save time by cooking 2 or 3 of whatever I’m making…..example, if I’m browning hamburger, I do 3 pounds, I use a portion for that day and divide and freeze the other portions for future use….make 2 meatloaves, eat one, freeze one, divide & freeze chicken into portions for chicken salad or BBQ chicken, etc….Lancaster is a beautiful area, my brother, who lives in Wisconsin, has been to the Light & Sound, I live in Pennsylvania and have never been there….thank you for sharing with us….

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, so smart to cook that way!

[@BellaCooks396]

Lots of great new tips. Thank you.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So welcome!

[@s.torres242]

Great tip for the butternut squash 🧡

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you!

[@eileenpalumbo6578]

We will be going to the Lancaster PA area mid October. I will check out the stores you mentioned. Thanks for the tips.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Have fun! It's such a beautiful area!

[@janicecordy7425]

Love this video!. If I want my squash to be cubed, I microwave it just long enough to make cutting easier.

[@shampoo7112]

I poke a few holes in the squash, wrap completely in wet paper towel, and cook in microwave until soft. In my small microwave takes about 20 minutes. Time will vary depending on wattage. You got some really great produce for exceptional prices. Thanks for the videos.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for watching!

[@santagreen7360]

Wow, lovely ! Thanks for the tip on the red capsicum (pepper) freezing

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

My pleasure 😊

[@melodylewis1354]

Great video the recipe looks delicious. Happy fall. Have a wonderful weekend ❤. Best channel. My tip is sharing with others and shopping only for what I need twice a month

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@tugboatgirl1296]

Beautiful pumpkins and scenery I hope to visit Lancaster Pennsylvania and Amish Country one day

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

It's a very lovely area!

[@SISSYKAY]

I love Lancaster PA! Congrats Laura and Karen!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Isn't it beautiful Sis!

[@catgodfrey6451]

I get the value pack of hamburger meat & cook & freeze in meal portions. I’m shook by the amazing deals y’all got. Thank you for sharing pics from your trip. Congratulations to the winners🎉

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much, Cat!

[@HeatherTokash]

Enjoyed your video tonight!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks, Heather!

[@ruthtaylor7863]

Learn how to use each kind of vegetable in at least one dish. This expands the opprtunities you have to take advantage of loss leaders, seasonal sales, and even gifted produce from friends' gardens. I am still working on this, but it has been helpful....and exciting!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Ruth, that is a wonderful tip!

[@bethbeckermeyer1732]

Your meal looks so good! Congratulations to the winners!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks, Beth!

[@debbiehs390]

Congrats on 65K subscribers! Enjoy your channel! And congrats to the winners! Your tomato, onion, potato, and green bean dish looked DELISH! Will have to try the crockpot method of cooking a butternut squash; easy peasy!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, very easy!

[@tugboatgirl1296]

Congratulations to the winners Your generosity has blessed these lucky subscribers One of my best frugal time saver is to bake batches of my signature chocolate chip cookies and freeze in airtight containers. These are ready for any occasion or guests or requests to bring my cookies by friends and family. Sometimes there’s a time crunch and it’s not feasible to bake at that time The cookies are always fresh after thawing and no one has a clue that they were frozen. I also freeze cookie dough balls and then bake as needed. I do this with other cookie recipes but my chocolate chip cookies are the ones everyone loves. Have even been asked to bake them for money but I would never do that. Takes the fun out of my love for baking. lol

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I bet they are amazing, Sheryl!

[@retiredsockmonkey7257]

@@FrugalMoneySaverIf you lived closer I’d bring you some…. 😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

@@retiredsockmonkey7257 are you the same person lol?

[@sharondowling9170]

Add cinnamon for an Italian-Greek style side dish!

[@chira1126]

How lovely that trip to Lacaster, it is beautiful. Clever to bring fresh produce home, thanks for sharing! My tip: freeze left over rests and little somethings that cannot be used for anything else. Like a single bell pepper, may be, or diced onions, fresh herbs and all sorts. They can go in a soup or sauce or on a pizza. Or make a sauce of it rightaway and freeze that, cook some pasta, warm up the sauce and you are good to go.❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, zero food waste if people did that!

[@GretchenBostrom]

What great finds in Lancaster County. I try to prep salad and veggies and fruits right when I get home from the store so they are ready to eat and won’t get shoved to the back or into a bin and then rotting because I forgot to prep them.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, produce is the hardest for us!