
Homemade Frozen Custard
Do you love the frozen custard sold at places like Culvers? I do! I recently got an ice cream maker and decided to give homemade frozen custard a try. It's not that hard to make, but the process is somewhat time-consuming. It's not for anyone … [Read More...]

Pumpkin Cheesecake
This Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe has been a popular one over on Mommysavers.com for many, many years. I finally got around to making it myself. It was … [Read More...]

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter
This butternut squash ravioli with sage brown butter recipe is frugal fall cooking at its best. The creamy, rich combination of goat cheese … [Read More...]

Pumpkin Donut Holes
These pumpkin donut holes are easy, frugal and perfect for those fall mornings when there's a slight chill in the air. Besides, nothing says fall … [Read More...]

Shrimp Scampi with Linguine Noodles
Last weekend, I was watching an old episode of Barefoot Contessa and Ina Garten presented her fabulous shrimp scampi recipe. It looked so simple and … [Read More...]

She Crab Soup Recipe: Flavors of the Gulf at Home
On our Panama City Beach road trip, I was reminded how wonderful she crab soup can taste. Living in Minnesota, it's not something we see on the menu … [Read More...]

Greek Salad with Couscous
I love Greek food. Not only is it packed with flavor, it's usually pretty healthy. This easy Greek Salad with Couscous salad is no exception. Don't … [Read More...]

Cranberry Orange Pinwheel Cookies
For some, it wouldn't be Christmas without baking something with cranberries. They're colorful, tangy, and good for you to boot. These … [Read More...]

Tav on the Ave: Great Bar Fare in Mankato
We have been visiting "The Tav" (Tavern on the Avenue) regularly for over 20 years. It was one of our favorite places to go in college at MSU and as … [Read More...]

Guy Fieri’s SNL Appearance
Did you see the Guy Fieri SNL spoof? No? Probably because it never made it to the airwaves. The segment was cut before it aired. However, it's … [Read More...]

Mussels with Wine and Garlic Sauce
Mussels with wine and garlic sauce is simple to make, doesn't take very long, and is surprisingly frugal. It's something my husband and I enjoy if we … [Read More...]



