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The Frugal Kitchen Pantry: Part One

September 13, 2019 by Sylvia Rose Leave a Comment

One of the best ways to save money in the kitchen is to keep a well-stocked pantry. Learn which pantry essentials you should have on hand if you’re looking to stay in more and eat out less.

barley lentil buddha bowls and how to DIY

FEEDING DREAMS WITH THE FRUGAL KITCHEN PANTRY

Most of us have savings goals.

Some of us want to buy a house, a car, or a family vacation; others want to be able to afford karate classes for their children.

Whatever those goals may be, one way to get closer to them is to eat out less. The temptation to dial for delivery or to make a quick stop at the fast food joint on the way home from work is weakened if you know you have something you can whip up with minimal effort.

Accepting the challenge of using what’s on hand is not only gentler on your pocketbook, but it’s usually better for your waistline, too! And guess what? It all starts with what you have in the kitchen pantry.

The frugal kitchen pantry.

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Hosting a Book Swap Party (thrilling your favourite bookworms)

August 30, 2019 by Sylvia Rose Leave a Comment

Book swap parties are the ideal gathering for any bookworm. Whether you’re looking to get your hands on some new, interesting reads or offload some titles you’ll never read again, you might as well make an afternoon of it! Get inspired with these ideas for your own book swap party.

SO YOU WANT TO HOST A BOOK SWAP PARTY…

Book swap party hosting is a wonderful way to unite your fellow bookworm friends in one room.

The way I figure, if you want to purge some books off your shelves, you might as well make an afternoon of it!

It’s not often friends and family are gathered together for a book-themed party, and in my experience, invitations are enthusiastically received.

It’s a fun way to weed out titles from your shelves and bring home titles you might not normally buy for yourself.

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Table Etiquette Rules for Dinner Party Gatherings

August 16, 2019 by Sylvia Rose Leave a Comment

Table etiquette rules, like language, are constantly changing. How do you know if you’re behaving yourself when you sit down to an elegant table? Whether you want to brush up on the rules for an approaching dinner party, or aren’t very familiar with them, you can review them right here, right now.

vintage table gathering — `Photo by` `Annie Spratt` `on` `Unsplash`

DO YOU MIND YOUR MANNERS?

Has there ever been a time in your life where you worried that you may have been bending the rules of table etiquette?

Perhaps at a fancy restaurant or at a swanky soirée where it’s easy to feel dreadfully out of place. Or maybe watching Titanic and wondering how you would fare in Jack Dawson’s place.

Whether you’re well versed in table etiquette or there’s room for improvement, this will act as a lesson to refresh and inspire.

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11 Frugal Kitchen Rules to Waste Less & Save More

August 6, 2019 by Sylvia Rose 17 Comments

Far from being a modern money-saving trend, frugality is an old-fashioned virtue that has stood the test of time. During the Great Depression and both World Wars, frugality in the kitchen became a necessity for survival. Homemakers stretched every scrap, reused what they could, and embraced creative ways of cooking and storing food.In today’s world of rising food costs, environmental concerns, and a growing desire to live more intentionally, these timeless practices remain as relevant as ever.

Whether you’re looking to trim your grocery bill, reduce waste, or reclaim some old-fashioned kitchen know-how, these frugal kitchen rules will help you do just that. Some are practical, some are time-tested, and all of them are doable. They’ve made a difference in my own home, and I hope they’ll make one in yours, too.

Let’s dive in!

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Broth from Scratch with Scraps

July 30, 2019 by Sylvia Rose 5 Comments

Who said making broth from scratch had to be complicated? Save your hard earned money and learn how to make something from nothing.

make your own broth from scratch with kitchen scraps

WHY SHOULD I MAKE MY OWN BROTH FROM SCRATCH?

I get it. We all have busy lives. Who has time to make their own broth when you can pick up a carton for three or four bucks? If you pay anything less than that, I promise you it’s not a steal. Take a good look at the label the next time you want to put it in your shopping cart and tell me what you see. It’s going to be packed with sodium!

HOW TO MAKE STOCK WITH FOOD SCRAPS VIDEO

If this is your first time visiting the kitchen, you’re about to find out why I call my kitchen vintage… If you like my style, please consider subscribing to the Vintage Kitchen Vixen YouTube channel!

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Pizza Party Potlucks: An Easy How-To Guide

May 17, 2019 by Sylvia Rose Leave a Comment

Want to throw a memorable party, but don’t want to spend a small fortune on food? A pizza potluck party is the answer! Learn how to throw a pizza potluck party that will leave your guests buzzing for years to come.

PIZZA PARTY POTLUCK IDEAS

Pizza party potlucks are about to be your new best friend. Forget about dropping wads of your hard-earned cash on takeout. Hang up the phone and pre-heat your oven instead! I’m telling you, creating a memorable gathering doesn’t need to be an expensive affair. If you invite your friends over and order delivery, chances are no one is going to remember the evening. If you invite your friends over and ask them to bring their favourite pizza toppings, they’re in for an evening they’ll never forget.

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