Frugal In Florida

It's time to start using the InstantPot  and CrockPot a little more often because it's quick and doesn't heat up the kitchen! I mean, seriously, what other reason do you need?  Oh ... yeah, it makes some pretty good food too! Yup, lunch at my desk was pretty exciting! I had this with riced  cauliflower and green beans ... yummm So ... this recipe comes from  Nom Nom Paleo  ... same place  That Damn Fine Chicken  came from ... and a few other recipes to be shared very very soon as well! Anyway. It seems that beef just does not go on sale much any more so the last time I went to Costco, I just bit the bullet and picked up a big hunk (actually 2 hunks in one package) of beef and tossed in the freezer with this recipe specifically in mind. It was still $4.99 a pound ... and no, it was not grass fed, groomed, petted or anything else special like that. It was just BEEF Ok, lets get to the recipe, shall we? TIP:  Make this...

Did you know that my birthday falls on ... Cinco de Mayo? Hmmm ... that may be what my margarita infatuation comes from? Possibly ... However, growing up all those years in small town Indiana, I had no idea that I shared my big day with a nationally recognized MAJOR party holiday ... imagine that! So now, when someone inquires as to when my birthday is, I just reply "Cinco de Mayo" ... I am amazed at how many people have that SAME EXACT birthday :) *And just for the record, I am NOT one of those who celebrate my birthday all month long ... just that long weekend. But honestly, it's not even the birthday celebration, but everything else that seems to happen at that time: Kentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo, Air Show ... oh, and yeah, my birthday!* Anyways. I've got girlfriends who hope and pray that we have a party so they can celebrate...with ME of course ;-) ... but a few years ago, I kept it low key and we grilled out at home with the kids ... and I...

Hey hey, Cinco de Mayo is coming up and it's time to pull out all your Mexican festivity recipes!  And you know me, I like to keep things simple and this recipe more than fits the bill! It's considered a "condiment" but I can stand at the kitchen counter and eat this stuff by the spoonful! Salsa Fresca aka Pico de Gallo Now. It's really easy for me to chop chop chop as I've got that handy dandy Vidalia Chop Wizard ! What? You don't have one?? What are you waiting for? Go get one pronto!  This saves sooooo much time chopping AND everything is a nice uniform dice. Go, go go! Go get one right now! $14.99 at Bed Bath and Beyond if you use your little handy 20% off coupon.  Or else you can click that link above for Amazon and if you have Prime, you'll get it in 2 days. Have I stressed how *important* this is (and yes, I am a frugal gal and I highly recommend this little gadget!* (ahem, I didn't realize they've gotten as expensive as that on ...

I have a family of meat eaters and when I say Taco Tuesday, they automatically assume that mom (ME) will be drinking a margarita (or two), there will be lots of ground beef seasoned with taco seasoning and loads of shredded cheddar cheese, fresh salsa, guacomole, sour cream, shredded lettuce and heated toritalla shells ...  But every once in awhile, I will surprise them ... and sometimes, they aren't very happy ... Princess and Hubby love this ... the Boy? Not so much, although, he's coming around in his old age and starting to finally (at long, long last) eat different things ...  Ready to find out what you need and how to do it? 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained 3 tsp cumin  1 bag of coleslaw mix 1 lime 2 tsp olive oil 2 wedges Laughing Cow Queso and chipolte 8 corn tortillas cilantro, finely chopped, optional Empty the beans into a small bowl and add the cumin. Lightly mash beans and set aside. In another bowl, add lime and oil, lightly ...