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Frugal Recipes: Fruit or Veggie Muffins

By Nessa | June 8th, 2009 | Category: Recipes | 6 comments

This basic muffin recipe is one I’ve made countless times using all sorts of different fruits and even vegetables. It is one of those great recipes that you can use your imagination with.

How to Ripen Green Bananas

By Homemaker Barbi - Danelle Ice | February 9th, 2009 | Category: Kitchen Tips | 4 comments

Many times, the only choices for bananas at your grocery store are bright green, hard bananas that were clearly not ripe yet when they were picked. There is an easy way to fix this! We’ll teach you how to ripen green bananas that takes minimal effort and you don’t have to spend any money on [...]

How to Protect Produce From Spoiling with Sponges

By Homemaker Barbi - Danelle Ice | August 18th, 2008 | Category: Kitchen Tips | 4 comments

Kitchen Tip: Don’t Let Your Produce Spoil!
It’s always a wonderful treat to find fresh produce on sale and stock up on the great find! However, how often does that produce start to spoil and mold before it can be eaten? A study by the University of Arizona in concert with the United States Department of [...]