One of my favorite books is the Tightwad Gazette. If you don't own it and you are striving to be frugal you must own this book. It is awesome! One suggestion that it has is using TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) as a meat substitute. I have wanted to try it for some time but have not had the courage to do so, until tonight! My SIL was over and we were trying the Millet I had made and then I brought out the TVP. We soaked it and then she so bravely tasted it first, it was not bad at all! We both agreed that it could easily serve as a meat sub in many dishes. Not that I am against using meat, I'm just always looking for ways to save a buck. It is about a dollar a pound and it is much healthier than actual meat. Less fat more fiber etc... I must add that she has texture issues and still liked it! We were trying it with a little seasonings etc... I think it will be much better in an actual recipe. If anyone would like to share your experiences I'd love to hear!
Now on to the Millet. This is a grain that is similar to wheat, yet is gluten free! Yipee! It reminds me of cous cous. It is prepared like you would prepare rice. Tonight I tried it with butter. Thats as far as I got. I am going to look for some good recipes to use it in. Once again very cheap. One bag cost $.99 at Cao Nguyen (Asian food store off Classen). I know it is possible to make a flat bread with it so I will be researching that. I'm starting to get tired of corn tortillas! I have yet to make a good gluten-free bread, even though I have a great recipe for one. I have a strange fear of making bread for some reason???
By the way, I have an idea of starting a "Save a Buck Sunday" post. Basically you would post a frugal idea that you have and use, on Sundays. Similar to the "Random Thoughts Thursday", "Flashback Friday", etc... join in if you'd like!
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I like the "Save A Buck Sunday" idea! You are brave to try those new foods! Not sure we are open to those.
Just wanted to tell you that I was thinking of you today. I left you an award over at my blog. I really enjoy your blog. It always makes me smile:)
Hugs, Sandy
Stopped by your blog while visiting Sandy @ One Day At A Time. This is such a totally cute blog! I think I will pick up that book to. it sounds so me! :)
At the library and just checking on you! Hope you are having a great summer. I am. Give me a call toward the end of July! Bye for now. D
That's an interesting tip.I appreciate any blog that focus good eating habits. I truly agree nutrition is the key to good health, every time we choose good food, we are indeed choosing life. Children healthy eating
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