`Pantry time and money savers: I grow a lot of my herbs and dry them. You may not need of these. I make these very three months because i make a lot of different types of foods for lunch and dinners. Spice packets are expensive. I like pulling th… Read on blog or Reader Homemaking in the Dunes Read on blog or Reader Monday's Money moments Homemaking in the Dunes April 29 `Pantry time and money savers: I grow a lot of my herbs and dry them. You may not need of these. I make these very three months because i make a lot of different types of foods for lunch and dinners. Spice packets are expensive. I like pulling these little jars out when I am cooking I grab one jar and my side dish is ready. A tablespoon of one of these mixes and I am able to create flavorful meals. The key is to mix up mixes you like to use. Spaghetti Seasoning 10 tbsp dried oregano 10 tbsp dried basil 5 tbsp dried garlic 5 tbsp dried onion 3 tbsp marjoram 2 tbsp dried rosemary 2 tbsp dried thyme Taco Seasoning 10 tbsp chili powder 10 tbsp cumin 1 1/2 tbsp paprika 2 tbsp garlic powder 2 tbsp onion powder Curry 4 tbsp corinder 3 tbsp of cumin 3 tbsp turmeric 3 tbsp paprika 2 tbsp mild curry powder 1 tsp kashmiri chili powder 1 tsp garam masala Homemaking in the dunes house seasoning 2 tbsp sage 2 tbsp onion powder 2 tbsp paprika 2 tbsp dried parsley 1/2 tbsp sea salt 1/2 tbsp pepper Mediterrianean Seasoning 10 tbsp dried oregano 10 tbsp dried basil 3 tbsp dried onion 3 tbsp dried parsley 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp black pepper Asian mix (stir fry) 5 tbs garlice powder 5 tbs of ginger powder 2 teaspoons of coconut sugar 2 teaspoons of salt 2 teaspoons balck pepper Chinese 5 spice 5 tbsp each: cinnamon star anise fennel seeds cloves ginger or white pepper Thai 7 spice 5 tablespoons each: corinander salt black pepper mustard powder chilli powder garlic powder cumin ginger onion powder cloves star anise paprika dried lemon Japanese Seven Spice 1 tablspoon of each yuzu ginger red chili powder seaweed(ground) black sesame white sesame sancho black pepper poppy seeds Hawaij 5 tbs each cumin seed cinnamon turmeric cardamon pepper corns coriander seeds cloves Dry lemon and orange peels and grind. You can add these to baking, cooking, and teas. roast the above in a dry skillet for 6 minutes. Cool and grind in a spice grinder Baking Mix(keep in the fridge for 3 months) 6 cups of all purpose flour 3 tablespoons of baking powder 1 tablespoon salt 1 cup of vegtable shortening (cubed) Mix dry ingredients put dry ingredients in food processsor with the shortening. Store in airtight container Brownie mix I make these 4 at a time for each pint size mason jar put in: 1 1/4 cup sugar 2/3 cup all purpose flour 1/8 cup of cocoa powder 1/8 teaspoon of baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt On baking day, you will add 8 tabsp butter melted 2 large eggs 1tsp vanilla Whisk ingredients in a bowl. Spread into a greased 8 by 8 pan bake 25 minutes to 30 minutes. Stocking your pantry a litte bit every week with 5-10 dollars is going to allow you to get ahead as prices continue to rise. My favorite pantry items: flours: wheat, cornmeal, and all purpose flax seed pasta rice quinoa tomatoes coconut milk sugar baking powder homemade can of soup mix replacement dried vegetables canned pineapple dried vegetables dried fruit Freezer: frozen greens frozen fruit frozen broths meats homemade freezer meals Let's face it if you bank your time with few prepared meals ahead, you will have something on hand to avoid takeout or if you are feeling a bit ill. Make a double batch of lasgna or chicken enchildas. Have one for dinner and freeze one. Every week, I make a double batch of pancakes and waffles. Communication Cheap cell phone planes you need to shop carefully. We have tried MInt, Google and Visible by Verizon. We are using Visble for 25 month. We use Magic jack for a home phone for 40 dollars a year. I am emailing a lot more due to postal increases. a lot more Ways to make money: Sometimes, you need to make more money to get ahead because you cannot cut anything else in your budget Do online surveys Become a product tester Sign up for Free cash, you do simple task to earn money Do online work If you have sewing skills, you can do tailoring. prom dresses, etc If you are having fiscal issues, you may have to ask yourself tough questions: Do I need a second car? Can I rent cheaper housing? Should we get a roomate? Can I get further trianing for a higher paying job? Comment Like You can also reply to this email to leave a comment.

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