Sara Noel
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Frugal living: Meatless meals and more veggies at dinnerMay 29, 2013 6:00 am - Q. I have some cream cheese with an expiration date of almost two months ago. Is it still good? Karol, email A. I wouldn’t eat it. If the date is a “use by” date, you ca...
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Frugal living: Ideas for using up chili sauce and candied fruitMay 22, 2013 6:00 am - Q. Someone gave us a gallon-size can of chili sauce and I have no idea what to do with it once opened. Any ideas would be appreciated. D.M., Virginia A. You can open it ...
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Frugal living: Tips for freezing yeast, juice and riceApr 24, 2013 6:11 am - Q. Is it OK to put dry yeast packets in the refrigerator? My house gets hot inside in the summer, so I'm thinking it would keep better in there. S.S., California A. Yes,...
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Frugal living: On-the-go snacksApr 10, 2013 2:58 pm - Q. I'm always on the go after school with my kids. It's cheerleading, ballgames, gymnastics, etc. Sometimes we're not home until 9 p.m. While I know it's best to sit dow...
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Frugal living: Food baskets a practical gift for any occasionApr 03, 2013 4:35 pm - Recipe gifts are wonderful because all the ingredients are included. While many recipe gifts are for baked goods, you can make a gift basket that includes ingredients fo...
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Frugal living: Tips for freezing turkey, cerealMar 13, 2013 8:43 am - Q. I have a 15-pound Butterball turkey that I purchased frozen in November 2011. It has been in my freezer since then. Would you cook it? From what I have read, the gene...
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Frugal living: Get the most juice from your citrus fruitsFeb 20, 2013 10:58 am - Heating citrus such as lemons and limes in your microwave for 20 seconds will help you get more juice when squeezing them. Using a reamer can help get more juice, too. T...
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Frugal living: Leftover ideas galoreFeb 06, 2013 9:07 am - Q. Any ideas for what to do with five frozen bananas? I usually do banana muffins, but I'm kind of sick of them. Sarah, Massachusetts A. I'd make banana bread, cake, coo...
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Frugal living: Save money with a toaster ovenJan 16, 2013 5:00 am - Toaster ovens are a great alternative to regular ovens. They cost less to operate and won’t heat up your kitchen as much. You can cook or bake most anything in it that y...
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Frugal living: Using leftover whipped cream and coffee groundsJan 09, 2013 5:32 am - Q. I have a small carton of 35 percent whipping cream in the fridge. I believe I bought it for a recipe that didn't come to fruition. I don't want to waste it, but it's ...