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Updating a Classic Recipe

May 1, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

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In the twelve years that I’ve been running the Cook for Good project, my ingredient palette has changed. My recipes started as vegetarian and shifted to vegan. Now I’m cooking with very little oil and lots of superfoods like mushrooms, blueberries, and turmeric. Many recipes survive with some fine-tuning, like this week’s nomelets (which are […]

Filed Under: Healthy, Save money Tagged With: chickpea flour, cooking skills, eggs, oil-free

Fix It or Replace It? Part 2

April 14, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

washer, dryer, and drying rack

Should you replace your major appliances to save money and save the planet? Maybe. Read on for details and my examples. The answers aren’t as clear as they were in part 1 of this series, on small appliances and clothing. What about Major Appliances? Should you always try to repair rather than replace? It depends. […]

Filed Under: Save money Tagged With: appliances, energy, save money, water

Fix It or Replace It? Part 1

March 26, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

homemade bread with Zojirushi bread machine

Adorable Marie Kondo inspired millions of people to sell or give away things that don’t “spark joy” for them any longer. There has never been a better time to save money on second-hand appliances or parts. Even top-quality items can be affordable if you pick them up at a yard sale, thrift store, or through […]

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How to Store Food in Cupboards

August 11, 2018 by Linda Watson 4 Comments

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Save money by storing food where the critters can’t get to it. For food you keep in your cupboards or pantry, this means keeping food in glass jars, canisters with tight seals, or study original packaging. Pantry moths and other invaders can come into your home with flour, grains, spices, and more. Unfortunately, I tossed […]

Filed Under: Save money Tagged With: how to store food, pantry, skills

How to Save a Bitter Eggplant

July 27, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

salted eggplant slices with text "bye-bye bitter"

Don’t throw away bitter eggplants or keep them off the menu because they may be bitter.  Just draw out the bitterness: Sprinkle cut eggplant with a tablespoon or so of coarse salt Let the salt do its magic for 30 to 60 minutes Rinse eggplant in water to remove excess salt I’ve tried brushing the […]

Filed Under: Save money Tagged With: eggplant, food waste

SNAP Still Works at Farmers’ Markets, For Now

July 21, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Man by Carrboro Farmers' Market pavilion on Tomato Day

The National Association of Farmers Market Nutrition Programs​ stopped a disaster this week for farmers and families on SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program or food stamps). The nonprofit ​funded the Novo Dia Group​ (NDG) so it will continue processing electronic SNAP payments for 30 days at farmers’ markets nationwide. This means families in need can still purchase millions of dollars of […]

Filed Under: Save money Tagged With: food stamps, SNAP

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