Today I am going to share another one of my favorite pantry essentials with you: vanilla sugar. This vanilla sugar recipe will make your taste buds so happy that you will thank me over and over and over. Yes, you will! Vanilla sugar is simply sugar infused with the scent/taste of vanilla. It is super [...]
Homemade Ketchup Recipe: Basic Pantry Staples
March 7, 2012 By
In my quest to have the best tasting foods at a fraction of the cost, I have started making some of my own pantry staples. Ketchup was one of the last things on my list to try because I can usually get it at a good price and my people eat so much of it [...]
Quick & Easy Make Ahead Meals Freezer Staple: Cajun Trinity
December 6, 2011 By
I can’t wait to start posting more of my family’s real Cajun recipes but before I do we have to get some basics down. The first one being the Cajun trinity. The Cajun trinity is our version of the French mire poix. The Cajun version consists of equal parts of onion, bell pepper, and celery [...]
What Staples to Keep Stocked in Pantry: Pantry Staples Printable List
October 30, 2011 By
Day 30 At our house we have developed a system that allows us to have good, homemade meals that are fast and easy to make. One of my rules is to always have certain items on hand in the pantry or freezer. I’ll share my list with you today and in the future, on this [...]
Mason Jar Canning Labels and Lid Stickers / Customizable Printables
October 19, 2011 By
Day 19 I prefer to make most of my own pantry staples. That way I can control the amount of sodium, processed ingredients and I can customize them to my liking. Some I have posted about recently are: Homemade Vanilla Bean Extract Recipe Taco, Burrito and Fajita Seasoning Recipe Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe (for spaghetti, lasagna, [...]
