Zero Food Waste! Learn To Use Up What You Have! Frugal Living!

[@maryannrogers8675]

I went part time this week after working 38 years as a full time nurse. I’m loving it and only have to work two nights a week. I love zero waste videos and don’t believe in wasting food. Wasting food is like throwing your hard earned money in the trash. The brownies looked delicious and healthy.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's wonderful Mary Ann! So happy for you!!

[@susanrobinson408]

I adore food waste videos!! I'm so bad about being wasteful and I appreciate all the help I can get!! I hope you do more of these, Emmy!! Also, I always look so forward to seeing anything you post!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So kind of you Susan! So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@loribirch6172]

I recently discovered that leftover pickle juice is an amazing marinade for chicken. It has the salt to brine the meat and the tart of the vinegar. It makes the chicken so moist and delicious.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great idea!

[@rebacarmack8335]

I love sour cream w/ potato cakes but my daughter likes applesauce w/ hers. When you say recipes- I grab my notebook and pen.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So happy you enjoy the recipes! Thank you Reba!

[@richardschmidt2430]

Brownies look really good! My hubby (Fred Flinestone) says "I guess I'm your guinea pig!" I say...yeah, what a blessing for you, babe! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL!! Love that!

[@kayfr3841]

I love the frozen lemon wedge idea. Thanks. I am always losing fresh lemons that have gone bad.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You are so welcome!

[@jackiestarling1664]

Hello from Oregon. This looks like a great recipe. I am going to try it tonight with mashed cauliflower and cut up some steak. I can’t wait to try it.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds great! Thanks!

[@tammylynn5238]

Have I told you enough I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!! I am so glad I came across your journey. You and Paul and where my husband and I are planning and praying to be in 3 years and 2 months. Not that I’m counting 😉😊😊♥️♥️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL! Tammy you are so kind! We are so happy you found us too! Thank you!

[@Sheila-ru1iu]

Emmy you married a rock star. 🎸🎶🎸

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL! I sure did!

[@annakraft4850]

My Mom always made extra mashed potatoes so we could have potato cakes the next day. I make them with Bisquick instead of flour. It makes them "puffier"!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh great tip! Thanks!

[@witsonsmom729]

My grandma used to keep a container with bits of leftovers that were soup worthy in her freezer for making what I think she called Mulligan stew.. soup with a plethora of items in it but it still tasted good.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So smart! Great idea!

[@sherlynpatterson4304]

These type videos about creative food challenges for not wasting food or using miscellaneous items are fun to watch.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Sherlyn!

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

My favorite way to cook!😊👍 Reinventing your food is so much fun! Well done Emmie

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks Ellen!

[@roseortega5262]

Thanks. I’m of Hispanic heritage and I also make this dish without the ham. Make a light broth. Tomatoes garlic, onion, salt or a bit of Knorr chicken or tomato flavoring and cumin in the the blender In a pan add a bit of oil until hot add in mixture from blender let boil then simmer add in potatoe patties and let simmer so that all flavors combine. Serve with rice So good

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh Rose that sounds amazing! I will definitely try that! Thank you!

[@valleyshaverjohn2821]

Emmie I gotta tell you oh my gosh you cook exactly like me! Even the brownies, now I leave out the bananas causes John doesn’t like them but everything else I use but add apple sauce cause it helps keep it moist. I even stash them in the freezer for unexpected company. Great videos !…………Dorina Meyer

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks!

[@sallydunba6012]

I had no idea you could freeze lemons! Thank you for showing that! Loved Paul's musical intro. My Mom always cut sugar way back too. It was okay till she did it to rhubarb dishes, I can still see my Dad puckering up. Lol Thanks for showing some ideas for leftovers, some great ideas. I made dog treats today and our Bubba loved them! Peanut butter, egg, whole wheat flour, banana and oatmeal. I was excited he liked them, dog treats are expensive! Lol Blessings to you and Paul.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I love the dog treat idea! Thanks so much!

[@stepha.7658]

Freeze 🍋! So good.

[@pennygiller2377]

Definitely saving the banana brownie recipe.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Hope you like it!

[@rebeccahildred6647]

This is what we call 'Bubble & Squeak' in the UK....the Irish call it Colcannon; and it's all mashed potato with leftover vegetables and cheese etc. Absolutely delicious...i was brought up on this dish :)

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds great Rebecca! They were delicious!

[@christinesmith4706]

Froze some lemons today after I saw you do them!

[@gails8950]

I saw a video where if we keep lemons in a jar of water in fridge, they last way longer.

[@barbaragodfrey4773]

Love the zero food waste videos. They are so informative and I can see applying the lessons and recipes to my own situation. Thanks!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's great Barbara! Thank you!

[@stepha.7658]

Emmy you motivate me to want to be retired lol so I can be frugal cooking. I’ve really learned to love to cook and keep waste down from your videos. I have been keeping a clear bin in my fridge to keep stuff that needs to be used up. It’s made a huge difference!!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love that! Thanks so much!

[@julies3223]

I put grapes in the freezer. I love eating them frozen as a snack

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yum!

[@SusanCox-pl9qp]

I always consolidate my foods into acrylic containers, so that I can see what I have so I can use things up.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That helps so much!

[@pennygiller2377]

Fruit salad, granola peanut butter walnut bars, calzone....salsa into spaghetti add spaghetti sauce for one dollar Hunts....potatoes patties little bits of deli meat and cheese or veggies or onions. Stir fry with rice uses up ham and veggies. Great video.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Penny!

[@joancollins6207]

Thank you for another fantastic video! Really enjoyed it!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Glad you enjoyed it Joan! Thank you!

[@jeanskilling708]

we're doing the no waste thing now. The crazyiest thing we do is smoothies. all our bananas are frozen before they spoil along with any other fruit. when we make the smoothie the fruit is blended with any left over unspiced rice, potatoes , and beans some juice and cold cereal or oat meal. We try not to be too weird.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds like a great idea Jean! Thanks!

[@melodyreeder9762]

Thank you for inspiring me on all your videos. Today I learned from you that you can freeze lemons. If he wants to go I got lemons and 10 cents a piece. I juice them and turn them all lemon juice that I canned . Now I can have them for recipes. As well as sticking some lemons in a glass for lemonade. Looking forward to your other videos

[@howdyduty1851]

I think I am going to do a Frugal Friday night and clean out fridge every Friday. It will be pretty interesting on what I come up with I’m sure.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

What a great idea!!

[@lilybee_]

That's a great idea Howdy Duty!

[@lindaidzinski1851]

I had left over mashed potatoes and used your recipe. It was delicious and It was a big hit with the family. Thank u!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YAY!! Linda thank you for letting me know!

[@kathleenritter4532]

Your use it up videos are so inspiring to me. The last 2 weeks I have used up leftovers in other meals. No waste and made 2 new family favorites. Score!! Thank you.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Wonderful! That's so great Kathleen!

[@kaelaleedaley]

So lovely to see how much more comfortable your Dear Hubby is on camera now! I so love your channel and am glad to see you are both doing well xx

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much KaelaLee! I'm not sure he'd say he's "comfortable" LOL!

[@colleendigiacomo3089]

We always make extra mashed potatoes at holiday so we can make ‘potato pancakes’ the next day-delicious 😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Love them!

[@avondalemama470]

Here in South Carolina, we call them “potato cakes”. They are always sooo yummy.

[@susieguyton1781]

We have aLways made potato pancakes out of mashed potatoes. The addition of the ham and cheese was new to me. I will remember that.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So yummy!

[@Kimberly-yx3gn]

Potato pancakes look great. You could sprinkle cheddar cheese on top in place of sour cream. My grandmother made these all the time.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds great! Thanks Kimberly!

[@libraryminnie7674]

Paul is so talented. I love when we get the nice surprise of him starting out the show!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much!

[@Kimberly-yx3gn]

When I have bananas getting too ripe. I slice and freeze them for smoothies. The frozen fruit makes them nice and thick.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That's a great idea! Thanks!

[@gregorywagner3713]

Miss DixieBelle wants some watermelon. Great recipes. Have an awesome weekend. 🌈✌🏾

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You too Gregory! Thank you!!

[@bonniemcdaniel4224]

I love potato patties! My mom did the exact same thing every time there were leftover mashed potatoes and we would usually have them for breakfast. Sometimes she would also add cheese and diced ham, sometimes she would fry some finely diced onions and add them in with the potatoes. Super delicious. You're right, they aren't pretty, but so hearty and delicious. I'm not a fan of mashed potatoes, but I love mashed potato patties. Thanks for bringing that memory back, I may have to make some!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

They were so good I was surprised! Thanks for watching!

[@brendacavanaugh3104]

I love these videos for zero food waste

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks Brenda!

[@tamihill4229]

Take the peanut buttter and make reside cups

[@mswendy2353]

Really enjoy the zero waste food videos! I love potato patties!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so very much!

[@lbc1232]

Oh my goodness Paul jamming out in the intro is awesome 😎

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you!

[@jonnaborosky8836]

With you on everything EXCEPT mixing bread and butter pickles with dill pickles...couldn't do that!! Plus, I'd have to leave the peanut butter off the brownies. I'm allergic to peanuts. I never really thought of adding extras to potato pancakes. What a GREAT idea! Thanks for that! This is encouraging and motivating...as always! Love to you and Paul. Liked the intro.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks Jonna!

[@karenlyle322]

These videos are my favorite. It makes me think of new ways to reinvent food 😀

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So glad it was helpful Karen!

[@villamathilda6984]

Wow, free live music😀😍 you are lucky😀Great video😀

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you 🤗

[@dianeb9435]

I throw way too much food away…I appreciate this type of video!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching Diane!

[@Chakwaina]

Watermelon Rind makes great pickles or preserves.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for the tip!

[@robinmeier6048]

I dip my potato pancake in a little bread crumbs for a nice crust!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great idea Robin! Thanks!

[@carolyneastman6095]

Love it when Paul strums! Dixie’s pouting, she wants a brownie 🤣🤣 leftover recipes are my favorite….thanks so much….🤗

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you for watching!

[@belbe417]

you could add fresh cucumbers to jar you emptied using the pickle juice to make more pickles.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Absolutely!! Thanks Bel Be!

[@vanessar.morales8499]

I'm in my late 40's and seriously thinking of retirement now that my youngest is in college. I love your videos! So creative!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So happy our videos are encouraging Vanessa! Thank you!

[@angelafleming3328]

Oh wow I got mashed potatoes in the refrigerator and I have bacon crumbles with gouda cheese and seasonings if Paul approves my family will approve too. Okay I have 3 bananas that are going south I guess I will be making brownies.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL! Thanks so much for watching Angela!

[@HeidisHereAndThere]

Reminds me of Santana 😍 Awesome intro! We don't have this problem, because we buy meat, bacon, eggs and cheese. No waste! No weird meal planning every day; which makes it easy when you only purchase certain whole foods; nothing processed! 👍 Thanks for the tips. Blessings, Washington State 🌲🙏💕

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Hmmm I didn't think these items weren't Whole Foods...banana, cheese, cocoa, potato, pork. Maybe you are talking about the pickles and tomato sauce

[@tonifloerchinger3462]

I loved the video...had to laugh, I had some tater tots, egg, onion, green pepper and bacon leftover and made an omelet. Little Girl Dog and I loved it!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

That is awesome Toni! Sounds perfect!

[@barbaracarbone4658]

Great vid..ty. Those brownies and potato pancakes really looked delicious and it was all what was left over!! Oh Paul, love your guitar playing. Thanks guys❤

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you Barbara!

[@barbaracarbone4658]

@@FrugalMoneySaver I just made the brownies..lol. I had some over ripe bananas too. They came out pretty good. A little more banana flavor than would've liked, but still they were very good. Paul was right that the bananas had kind of a funny/different flavor. Haaaa. I also substituted half an avocado for the melted butter and I used gluten free flour. The avocado was getting over ripe too. I was happy with the outcome. Not bad at all...and used up food that would've been thrown out. Thanks much. 😀

[@rosillaaa]

I love your food waste videos. Don't stop doing it. You are so smart and an inspiration to me. Blessings to you, Paul and Dixie.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much! Appreciate you watching!

[@rochellethundercloud346]

Hey.just thought of.a couple side income ideas for paul. 1.guitar lessons/repairs 2.handywork/yardwork/shovel snow 3.build/repair electrical equipment/build guitar amps

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Great ideas!

[@GeckoHiker]

Some of our best tasting meals come from creatively using up food before it can go to waste. We waste so little food that we don't have much for the compost. It goes to the chickens and then we compost their waste for the garden. We use peanut putter in Thai inspired curry, usually with a can of coconut milk from the dollar store and all the leftover vegetable, chickpeas, and meat.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sounds wonderful Sandra! Thank you!

[@lisamanser4448]

Love your no waste videos so much!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Glad you like them! Thanks Lisa!

[@kellyburnette1900]

Our family loves potato latkes (potato pancakes)!!!!:Yummy!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So good Kelly!!

[@katherinetyrrell8810]

Groovy intro

[@carlafleck8943]

I just found your channel , I love it, I really needed some help with being creative with leftovers. I'm Watching from the beautiful west coast of Canada 🇨🇦

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

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

[@rexcarebear4701]

I also have a jar those zesty pickles those are really good with a little bit of bite at the end

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, aren't they!

[@laurie5098]

In a time when it is hard to be positive, I love how positive you and your husband are! I look forward to seeing Dixie! She cracks me up! Perhaps she needs her own channel...LOL!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much Laurie! Dixie is a blessing for sure!

[@jennrodriguez4845]

This video was so encouraging! It also brought back memories to when my kids were little. When I had leftover mashed potatoes I made something similar to what you made for lunch the next day. I called them doodlebugs! I figured the cute name made up for the appearance😉 now we have all teenagers so there are rarely leftovers😂 this one was jam packed, Paul playing and ending with the adorable Dixie! Thanks for the smile and your encouragement💗

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Jenn I love that "Doodlebugs!" Thanks for watching!

[@debrad.1753]

You are definitely a blessing!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so very much Debra!

[@katmarie128]

Great video! Those brownies look amazing! Blessings to you both and Dixie Belle 😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh thank you Kathy! This was an older video! Thanks for watching!

[@lilybee_]

Yay! Another intro with Paul playing ❤ Ya'll are a bright spot in my week. And yes, your videos are encouraging. Our food waste has went way down since I found you. I wont lie..I still buy the big package of romaine and we dont always finish it before it goes bad. I'm learning to clean it, chop it and keep an appealing salad available though. I'm also popping things in the freezer before they spoil. It's amazing to have food at the ready when we need it. It's helping me be prepared for family meals. Who knew?! I have 2 pounds of bfast sausage browned and ready. When we have family brunch I can whip up a casserole with very little effort. I'm laughing ay Paul wanting more sugar in the brownies 🤣 You're so good Emmy. The rest of us need to cover up the healthy haha. Love ya'll so much! Thank you for brightening up my week. I dont think either ofnyou realize what a blessing you are and how many people you encourage. Life is hard for many people and your positive and loving attitude makes a difference!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Sheila LOVE your comment so much! Thanks for being an encourager! So appreciated!

[@murlenecrowley1283]

Thank you for your videos.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Glad you like them Murlene!

[@Annap137]

Living in Hawaii for three years made me quit wasting food bc it is so expensive there. We used everything. I try to be as good now that we are back on the mainland.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much for watching Anna!

[@wandahall4435]

Jam Paul 🎸 Much Love to You all from Me & Ritzi

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Much love back to you both!

[@karenschutte2856]

Hi Emmy and Paul. This video was a treat ... Paul playing, Emmy doing a food waste video and recipes, and finally, a cameo by Dixiebelle. Those potatoes pancakes looked amazing. A hint if you don't have sour cream ... use plain Greek yogurt. I'll eat the sour cream, hubby uses the plain Greek yogurt. It's an ok substitute ... healthier but not quite as tasty. The next time we have mashed potatoes, I'm going to make extra so I can try the potatoe pancakes. Hope you are feeling better, Emmy. Have a great weekend.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Karen! I'm not a fan of yogurt honestly so we don't keep it in the home. Sour cream is my taste too lol! Thank you. My arm is healing thank God!

[@mdavis8093]

Loved the intro!

[@mksugerman1500]

For the brownies- just a few drops of Hershey’s syrup on top and Paul will get his sweetness in and you could just use less. A compromise learned after 30+ years of marriage!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

LOL! Great idea! Thanks!

[@laurastevens8651]

What a great video! So helpful. Growing up my dad always made potato pancakes with leftover mashed potatoes. They're delicious!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So sorry I missed your comment Laura! Thanks for being here!

[@janfromnycsavesmoney8723]

I am so totally IN on zero food waste-- as it is morally the correct thing to do IMHO as well as $$ saving. THANKS for all you do! PS Great intro from your hubby!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Jan! Hope all is well sweet lady!

[@libraryminnie7674]

My mom used to call them “potato cakes.” We always had those when we had mashed potato leftovers.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So good right!

[@lidiamorales7109]

Thanks for sharing your ideas, I loved the potato recipe.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks Lidia!

[@LSantiago65]

Keep these videos coming. I’m learning so much not to waist any food. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!

[@deborahlewis3954]

I am definitely trying the brownies - I am getting the best ideas from your channel! Your Dixie is so dear!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I am so happy to hear that! Thank you!

[@rachelfoust3896]

You are such an inspiration. I love your videos.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So kind Rachel! Thank you!

[@francinehogsett3065]

Food that does not look pretty are the most delicious 😋😊❤️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So true Francine!

[@christophervogt7456]

Great intro! 🎸Great outro! 🐶 Great content! Dixie diva is back! I take it contract negotiations went well. 🤣 Have a wonderful weekend!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks! You too Chris!

[@carlafranks646]

I thought you would top the potato cakes with salsa. The brownies looked good.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks Carla!

[@ogamystewart4236]

Great video Emmy and Paul. You can also turn those potatoes into Parathas. It’s a stuffed Indian bread.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I will have to Google that! Sounds great!

[@janetsides1796]

I just found your channel. You're a sweetheart! I subscribed.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh thank you Janet! So happy you found us!!

[@bex438]

Thanks Emmy 👍love watching your zero waste vids, they also inspire me. I've got some apples and pears in the fridge that need using that I can make into a crumble and some vegetables that I'm going to make soup with. Loved seeing cheeky Dixie too, nothing to see here mama 🐶😉🥰

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks Bex! It's great to use up what we have!

[@rexcarebear4701]

Such a great video! This is a personal passion of mine as well I hate to see food wasted. And Paul YOU ROCK!!!! I think it would be great if you opened every single video

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I will pass your message along to Paul! Thanks Rex!!

[@dorawedlock3969]

Love potato cakes. Have never put flour in mine, but do an egg and onion. Love the ham and cheese idea. Wish I was there to help you eat them, but it's a long drive so will have to wait until tomorrow. Had potatoes for supper so I know what tomorrows lunch is. Lemon meringue pie! I put chocolate chips in banana bread but the cocoa and peanut butter sounds and looks yummy. Learned a lot tonight.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So happy you enjoyed the video Dora! Thank you!

[@rochellethundercloud346]

Way to rock out paul

[@kimmyers7583]

You two are an adorable couple! Love your videos!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So kind of you Kim! Thank you!

[@cindymae3656]

Emmy thanks for sharing the snicker apple salad are friends loved it. I had some over ripe bananas so I made banana bread for hosting us for dinner. She texted me this morning to tell me how good it was with their coffee. She is not a baker so they appreciate when I bring a baked gift. Love your channel content❤️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh Cindy I am so happy! Thank you!!

[@lindycarol3365]

Yeah!!!!!Loved seeing/hearing Paul play!!!!!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Lindy!

[@cathydiamond6573]

Good to know about freezing 🍋. I have 2 that I can freeze.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes, it's a money saver for sure!

[@daisyndenton]

So glad to learn about freezing lemons. THANKS!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You are so welcome!

[@imsewblessed1578]

I loved this video and seeing Dixie. Paul’s playing was awesome. 👌🏼😊

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so very much!!

[@countrygal3688]

Sometimes I have used leftover salsa or marinara sauce in meatloaf instead of catsup for different flavors. Pickle juice makes a great marinade for chicken. I love your videos Emmy!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much! Great tips!

[@sue8319]

Hello, thanks for this video. Very beneficial on your cooking to show how you did the pancakes and brownies. I need all the help I can get. Waving to you from Michigan

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Waving right back sue! Thanks!

[@catinacheatwood3084]

This was the one!! I really need to working in this area!! Thanks for sharing

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for watching Catina!