Oils, Fats, and Shortenings. Wow! What a title! It’s like we just ran to the edge of the “Everything Unhealthy Pool” and jumped into the deep end. Are oils, fats, and shortenings really a shoestring pantry essential? Yes. In fact, I think they have a place in every pantry, regardless of how healthy or unhealthy [...]
Last week, we introduced a series on pantry essentials–basic food items you should invest in and keep on hand to make cooking on a shoestring easier and more enjoyable for you. Last week talked about spices and seasonings. This week, we’re looking at those tried and true staples of grandma’s: Flour and sugar.
Cooking on a shoestring budget is hard work if you don’t have the right ingredients on hand. One of the most difficult obstacles when cooking on a budget is recognizing the importance of making a few investments around your kitchen. On our Shoestring Kitchen page we tell you about some of the kitchen utensils that [...]