PREPARE NOW! ZERO FOOD WASTE PREP AND PRESERVE! SAVE MONEY! LIVE BELOW YOUR MEANS!

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Zero food waste prep and preservation! Real life hands on essential money saving habits that will keep you living below your means. Save big on your food bill! Save money with these zero food waste hints and tips! Early retirement debt and mortgage free couple shows you how you can have an abundant and full life spending less money! Living a debt free life is possible by simple budgeting and not over spending! Debt free living is within reach!
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@jbalconi9903 2 күн бұрын

I have watched three videos on preserving food to save money. Yours was the best. I think it's because 1) you display the steps as you explain, 2) you show the process from beginning to end, and 3) you're always giving examples of how to use your preserves. Thank you, Emmy and Paul!

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

YAY! Love to hear that! So encouraging, thank you!

@vickilandtiser2511 2 күн бұрын

We live in the heart of corn country. I buy the sweet corn, shuck and rinse it so it is clean. Then wrap individual ears in aluminum foil, throw five in a gallon freezer bag and lay flat in your freezer. To cook, get pan of water boiling, unwrap your frozen ears and drop them in. When water comes back up to boiling, corn is ready, drain and butter and eat. Tastes so good in the dead of winter.

@debdubois3636 2 күн бұрын

I never knew you could freeze it on the cob. Mind blown! 🤯

@katherinetyrrell8810 Күн бұрын

So no blanching? I bought some local corn from a farm last summer and it looks shriveled. :( I didn't wrap it in foil though.

@stellavanlieu264 Күн бұрын

Best way ro freeze corn is just freeze it in the shuck cut the ends off put in freezer bags and freeze it when you get ready to use it unthaw it shucks come right off

@bettystevenson32 Күн бұрын

Another great video full of good practical ideas! You are amazing with buying, storing and cooking your food!! I was curious if you and Paul have a food budget? What all it includes etc? It's just my husband and I and we're retired also and we garden and put up food. Thanks for tips a,d encouragement!❤

@tugboatgirl1296 17 сағат бұрын

I do the same. Shuck , rinse , dry and food saver to put in freezer. Delicious in non corn season!

@vondahardwick1400 3 күн бұрын

0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 Beans are so easy to cook soak over night in water then cook in instant pot use garlic , onion, salt pepper, itliain seasonings and any others you like. The seasons make the beans taste good! They are good to eat with corn bread but dont put sugar in it that is for cake

@vondahardwick1400 2 күн бұрын

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@lesliekanengiser8482 2 күн бұрын

Our garden is working overtime with tomatoes, cucumbers peppers, squash, zucchini, and basil. I've dehydrated 2 pint jars of basil. I've frozen 2 gallons of grated zucchini as well as 2 gallons of chopped bell peppers. (In portioned bags), I've frozen 30 lb of tomatoes (for canning later), I've made stir fry upon stir fry, I've quick pickled cucumbers and made a ton of cucumber salads. The key is, to not waste even a tomato or two. Instead of sitting on my countertop and rotting, I freeze my 1 tomato or pick my 2 zucchini and either use them immediately or freeze. I've saved so much just being mindful of what I've picked. It seems obvious, but when it's a small amount, it's easy to think why bother with freezing my 1 zucchini or dehydrating my 1 cup of basil. But, it all adds up. Consistency is key

@fishinghole333 2 күн бұрын

You are SO right!

@PatriciaRamirez-dd8qm 2 күн бұрын

I haven't had good luck with squash

@tgayer1 2 күн бұрын

Wow! That’s amazing! You’re a gardening rockstar!

@DisneyRunner 2 күн бұрын

Another great video! I purchase boneless skinless chicken breast on sale, when I get them home I clean them up, chunk it and into the crockpot they go with water and seasonings... when done I put the chicken in portion sizes using my food saver and I freeze the broth separately for a quick soup, gravy, add it to rice, stir fry veggies..the chicken can be used for a quick potpie, chicken salad, soups, stir fry...

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

Great idea!

@kristina63076 Күн бұрын

I fry up 2-3 lbs of hamburger at one time on weekends and freeze it in freezer bags. Then when I’m working and need something quick for supper, I can pull it out. It’s super easy to get out of the freezer bags so I’m able to just pull out as much as I need and stick the rest back in the freezer for the next time. It makes a huge difference on those nights when you need supper to be a little quicker

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Very smart!

@BellaCooks396 2 күн бұрын

Your tip on pulling food to the front to use next has saved me a small fortune. This morning, my husband and I were at the door of Whole Foods to buy 15 pounds of Canadian pastured pork - normally $8.99 a pound, on sale for $4.48 a pound. It is lovely, low-fat ground pork. I use it mostly to make my own sausage. I can control the salt and avoid chemicals like msg and bht and no dextrose. I am also a fan of dehydrated food. I just pour boiling water over dried onions, garlic, red and green peppers, etc., and start cooking and they will be ready in a few minutes. I freeze any leftover soaking water and it makes the most delicious broth for the freezer. Thank you, Emmy and Paul for all I have learned from watching every Frugal Money Saver video.

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

Bella, thanks for the encouraging comment! It means a lot!

@marthawallen 2 күн бұрын

Putting a paper towel in the bottom of the mason jar before putting the berries in will help keep the berries longer since the paper towel absorbs a lot of the moisture.

@brendarector4194 2 күн бұрын

Home shredded cheese can be shaken with little cornstarch to stop Sticking before freezing.

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

Yes, thanks!

@jbalconi9903 2 күн бұрын

I "feed the freezer" as I empty it. For example, when I pulled out a steak and applesauce over the winter, I started freezing coffee in cubes for summer days. Chicken broth and frozen vegetables left; I harvested rhubarb stalks and prepped them to fill the same space. It works well for a refrigerator's freezer.

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

That's great!

@jane6517 2 күн бұрын

I was gifted lots of celery. Small stalks are chopped and frozen. I will chop and can the larger stalks. Spinach, kale and celery leaves are in the dehydrator . Apples will be turned into apple sauce. I will make your chicken stock in a few days. I have some corn that I will cut from the cob and make some corn stock also. Thanks for all your help!

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

Wonderful!

@janetbrown1857 2 күн бұрын

You are so helpful. Your videos are very informative. I love that you don’t talk down to us. Keep up the good work!❤

@reneebarnes3887 2 күн бұрын

When I get home from shopping I pull out all the vegetables left from the last time I shopped and dehydrate them. That way I always have them on my shelf and can easily toss them into a soup, stew or sauce without the need to do any peeling or chopping. I almost never have to throw away food now. You can also freeze them, but I prefer to dehydrate because it takes up less of the valuable space in my little freezer.

@fishinghole333 2 күн бұрын

Such a smart idea!

@Nic-du6xe Күн бұрын

Brilliant idea

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

Great!

@sandraboose3686 2 күн бұрын

Thanks Emmy and Paul. Another saver is bananas if they get to ripe chunk them mash them and freeze for banana bread later. Happy weekend.

@tgayer1 Күн бұрын

I like to put frozen banana chunks in my little food processor with a little bit of milk and some peanut butter and it makes a great ice cream treat!

@mkinder9557 2 күн бұрын

Another thing you could have done (if they were organic) with the peppers was save the seed for next years garden. Just pull them out in late February or early March and put them in little pots in a sunny window. Transfer them to larger pots as they get some growth on them and then to their final spot in your garden at your local planting time. Mine is late May. 😊

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Yes, thanks!

@shirleyhess7 2 күн бұрын

I use my Salad Shredder to grate my cheeses. Your biscuits will be so much better if you shred frozen butter and just toss instead of using your hands to rub the butter in. My most unusual way to use the Salad Shooter is to grate FelsNaptha for my homemade laundry soap (2 parts Borax, 2 parts washing soda and 1 part FelsNaptha.....need I add WASH ALL THE PARTS EXCEPTIONALLY WELL! BTW - use only 2 tablespoons of the soap for a full load in a large capacity washer. It won't suds up, but it really removes stains.

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@cltinturkey 2 күн бұрын

Great video. I love to make confit when I have a surplus of cherry tomatoes, basil, and garlic. Wash and halve the tomatoes, chop up 3-5 cloves of garlic, wash and tear a bunch of basil. Mix those three together and put in a dish or slow cooker. Add a couple of inches of olive oil and cracked back pepper. Bake slow and low and flavors will meld. Let cool. Freeze on ice cube trays or in flat packs. You’ll be able to throw a little summer flavor bomb in all your pastas, salads, everything savory, etc. lasts for months if you harvest all the surplus and make multiple batches.

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

Wonderful idea!

@ingelisejensen8024 2 күн бұрын

I always peel my carrots and have them in a bowl with water in the refrigerator ready for use 🥕🥕🥕

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

Smart!

@judithhansen-nt9zm 2 күн бұрын

I always put leftovers in a certain spot...no waste in my kitchen.❤

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

Love that!

@amycornell2307 2 күн бұрын

I rarely use Ricotta cheese except in my spaghetti sauce. I make a double batch of sauce, with meat, and add about a 1/3 cup of Ricotta. I freeze about 2 quarts of sauce and we eat the rest. I buy Ricotta in the 32 oz. container when it's on sale. I fill small plastic containers with about 1/3 cup of Ricotta and date and freeze them. I use one in my sauce, and I never toss out moldy Ricotta. I also slice and freeze onions and peppers if they start getting soft. During the winter, when peppers cost more, I buy the frozen peppers and onions from Doller Tree.

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@jenniebruno6946 2 күн бұрын

Love your tips! In 34 years of homemaking.. putting eggs on for hard boiled and prepping the fruit i bought right when i get home from the store never occurred to me… making it a part of shopping day. My favorite thing the past few years is home canned chicken or beef.. makes making a homemade healthy dinner quick and easy!

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

Yes, a little prep works saves in the long run!

@abigailg9188 2 күн бұрын

This isn’t the number one thing I do, but it’s what I’m doing while watching this video. Lol. I’m allergic to dairy, and don’t love all the vegetable oils in dairy free butter. But ghee is SO EXPENSIVE! So, I wait until butter is on sale for $2.99/lb or less, buy about 10-15 lbs, and make my own ghee. It’s shelf stable, I can eat it and not have a reaction, and pay a fraction of the cost of prepared ghee in the store. I make enough so that we can use it before it goes rancid, but not have to make it for a while once I’ve done a batch.

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

Wow! That's great!

@chrisk4053 2 күн бұрын

As I watched this I went in my veggie drawer to take inventory. I found a pkg of strawberries in my fruit drawer - prep time !!

@judyh.1192 Күн бұрын

So did I...

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

YAY! Love that! Keep motivated lol!

@diannanewton1540 Күн бұрын

I prep sweet potato fries cook a little while, freeze like you do to keep separate. Cook like store bought ones. The frozen ones in store are so expensive! 🎉

@LauraMacMillan-el2kc Күн бұрын

Love sweet potato fries! I have to try this. Thanks 😊

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Great, Dianna!

@patsparks3500 2 күн бұрын

I really need need to sort my freezer, thanks to All the comments to get me motivated ! 😊

@happycook6737 Күн бұрын

Do 1 shelf a day then it seems an easy task.

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

Wonderful! Take it slow and do a bit at a time!

@carolined3058 2 күн бұрын

Still renovating and not having a full working kitchen and small fridg , So number one for me is to mealprep a week and stay within the budget. I'm building a small pantry of canned food when I see good deals .

@carolgoodey9550 Күн бұрын

A little tip for your grated cheese..After grating place in large bowl and scatter over a little flour and toss thru cheese.This stops cheese sticking together.Freeze as normal.Hope this helps.

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Thanks!

@winterwoodcottage3657 2 күн бұрын

Great tips. We use the skimmed chicken fat for fried eggs and roasted vegetables. It adds a tone of flavor and we save the expensive butter for bread and the evoo for salads. I can’t believe I forgot to plant basil. Not to late.

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Great tip!

@lisalydic5494 2 күн бұрын

Why have I never thought of the wing tips for stock? When we cook whole wings we tear them off after their cooked and dont eat them!!! No more. Thank you!!

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

You are so welcome!

@donnaclinton5578 2 күн бұрын

Thanks for showing where to cut the basil. That’s very helpful. I’m always forgetting that. Now I’ll remember.

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

So glad it was helpful!

@memorysmaid9551 2 күн бұрын

Thank you for reminding me to pull out my never-used food-save machine. I scored it free on our local Buy[Nothing group last summer but stuck it on a shelf in the closet in my spare room and have not learned to use it. I will ask my husband to learn the process so we do it as a team. Since I have a nice productive backyard garden, the food saver will certainly come in handy.

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

Yes, it sure will!

@sheilafreisthler4421 2 күн бұрын

Another wonderful video. I smiled as I watched Paul use the food saver as I have a very similar tablecloth as the one he had it sitting on. It was a wedding gift, so is almost 52 years old! As I am doing some container gardening this year, I plan to either freeze or dehydrate the items I am growing.

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

That's wonderful!

@nyssakeith 2 күн бұрын

Thank you Emmy and Paul for another wonderful and helpful video!! To answer the question (and keep on the basil theme lol!) I love keeping spinach basil pesto on hand in the freezer. I take spinach, a bunch of clipped basil from the garden, olive oil, parmesan, garlic, salt and pepper and blitz it in the food processer, then freeze it in batches, depending on how much I've made. In a pinch, all I need to do is thaw it and cook up some pasta, and serve it with whatever veggies I have on hand

@Janey234 23 сағат бұрын

I always have garbanzo beeans in the freezer which are made from dry beans. Instead of meat sandwiches, we have a sandwich spread; blend in food processor, 3 cups garbanzo beans, 2 T honey, 2 T fresh parsley or rounded heaping tsp dry parskey, 2 T lemon juice, 1/3 cup tahini or we have used plain greek yogurt when out of tahini paste, 2 cloves garlic minced salt and pepper to taste. This is our local reasturants recipe😊

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Sounds yummy!

@rjo657 2 күн бұрын

I know this sounds strange but to help reduce food waste. I removed a shelf and a door shelf in my fridge. Rearranged them I could never get it arranged where my husband could see things in the back and he had sooo many hot sauces. Now I have 2 places to put taller items and before I shop it’s easy to see everything to use up first. He is limited on condiment space. Simple fridge on top freezer on bottom fridge.

@jbalconi9903 2 күн бұрын

That's a great idea.

@sallydunbar1683 Күн бұрын

I love this!

@canadianjaneoriginal 2 күн бұрын

Oh I see the Crockpot in the background…. ❤ My garden is just starting to grow. Raspberries and herbs is all I have so far, and rhubarb. I save fruit by making jam or pie filling in the aluminum pie dishes Iv saved and freeze them as discs. Then pop them out snd food save for filling pies already shaped. Today I emptied fridge of all compost scraps and started a small 5 gallon bucket. A compost bin is just too expensive. I will need to fill 2x 6x4’ beds by next season so any organic matter. I am pining over a food processor for years. What a treat to grate so fast! Id would pre shred alot of things and do mix salads and mixes for freezing. And cheese! What a time saver! Bless u guys working as a team. So motivational to live in harmony. Im off to peel lots of garlic heads for mincing and making a jar of them with oil. it was $3 for about 20 heads could not pass it up!

@jinnemee7327 Күн бұрын

Here’s a budget tip for a compost bin. I had a large black garbage bin with a crack in it. Drilled many holes all over and put the lid on. Put in my scraps and at the bottom there was a beautiful compost being made. And it’s manageable!

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Yes, my bone broth was bubbling away behind me in the crockpot lol! Thanks for sharing, Jane!

@kimmyers7583 2 күн бұрын

I always prep peppers and onions in a bag for a quick stir fry.

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

That's a great idea!

@rochellethundercloud346 2 күн бұрын

You can also make homemade stuffing with bread,make bread crumbs,etc. Tortillas about to go bad?make tortilla chips. Same with pita bread.

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

Yes, true.

@MsSusieHomemaker Күн бұрын

I like to brown hamburger in large quantities and then put 2cups portions in zippie sandwich bags in the freezer. I freeze them flat and they stack great. Then I have hamburger ready to go for any meal. Quick defrost in the microwave or thaw in fridge. I've been doing this for 25+ years.

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

So smart!

@janetdonahue7786 2 күн бұрын

If you flip the peppers over skin side toward the board, it’s easier to cut from the inside.

@NancyBurke-p5r Күн бұрын

I freeze all the fruit to make smoothies, and all the left overs to make a soup and we make Croutons all the time to use up all the bread so it does not get wasted. I love to create something new with left overs today is going to be Potato Pancakes Reduce re use recycle..or up Cycle!!! Love watching your videos.

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Thanks so much, Nancy!

@suebee1540 Күн бұрын

I cook up 2lbs of ground beef and season it with taco seasonings. I put it in freezer baggies in individual servings and lay it flat in the freezer. I use this for burritos, chimichangas and quesadillas.

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Smart!

@deborahmellusi8312 2 күн бұрын

Would love your bread pudding recipe!

@littleredcabininthewoods240 Күн бұрын

Another way to preserve basil is to layer each leaf in salt (kosher, canning or Himalayan) in a mason jar. Stays fresh for several months.

@PatriciaRamirez-dd8qm 2 күн бұрын

One of the best videos I've seen on storing stuff. I liked every tip..😊

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

YAY! Thanks so much!

@bhallmark3390 Күн бұрын

We buy strawberries and blueberries a lot. When I get home, I now wash the berries in a solution of about 4-5 cups water, 1 tablespoon of baking soda and 1/4 white vinegar. You swish them around in this fizzy water for 1 minute only, then rinse thoroughly. I then lay the berries out on a clean towel and let them dry, then put them in clean Mason jars. They keep so much longer now! The solution helps lift off any dirt, debris and pesticide residue. We also prep celery like this, as well as cherries. There is no affect to the taste at all! ❤- Brenda Thanks so much for this video!

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Thanks, Brenda!

@sandrasotorivera1657 2 күн бұрын

Greetings from Costa Rica. Love following your channel.

@janejdough2230 2 күн бұрын

I make pineapple bread pudding.

@nukemasterofwic 2 күн бұрын

Recipe please

@tinaackermann7818 2 күн бұрын

Tell me more about the pineapple bread pudding please. 😊

@KissimmeeAfterTeaching 22 сағат бұрын

I buy 2 large trays of boneless, skinless chicken breasts when it is at rock bottom prices. I clean it, season it, and roast on baking trays. I let it cool and chop into bite size pieces. I freeze in quart size bags. It is so much better and cheaper than ready made frozen chicken bites. It is then ready for salads, Alfredo and tons of other throw together dinners. I use the same idea when ground beef is on sale. I'll cook a couple trays with garlic and onion, let it cool and freeze in quart bags. Then it's all ready in the freezer for tacos, soups, casseroles, etc. It makes it easy to throw a quick dinner together to avoid take out.

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Brilliant! Great way to prep ahead!

@adventuregirlmama Күн бұрын

EMMY!!!!!! I NEEEEEEED MORE!!!! 😂 I live in NY as well (transplant from the South), and have been struggling for years with our food costs and EASY frugality. THANK YOU for this video --please do more food and preservation videos!!!! ❤

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

We have many on this channel! Just search for "zero food waste." I have a whole playlist of videos on this topic.

@debdubois3636 2 күн бұрын

For quick meals I always make vats of bolognese and marinara. Last weekend I made 6 dozen meatballs. The sauces go in quart size ziplocks, 2 cups to a bag. The meatballs are cooked, bagged, and frozen. I stack the sauces flat on a cookie sheet to freeze. Once frozen, they stand upright in a freezer bin so they take up less space. I do that with cooked butternut squash, too. I even did it with a couple cups of leftover gazpacho last Fall. We ate that this week and it was still delicious!

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

Wonderful! Time and money saving!

@cindypatrick785 Күн бұрын

I got tired of wasting avocados because they would go bad before I could eat them. Walmart had bags of frozen avocados w lemon juice but I thought I could do that myself and just thaw out the amount I needed for a sandwich or on a salad. I chopped up the avocados and spread them out on a large cookie sheet until they were frozen, then put them in the freezer bags and sprinkle with lemon juice. 11:00

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Wonderful!

@ginavandam735 2 күн бұрын

Such useful tips and tricks..thanks! You are always so great to listen to and all great preppingtips you share... I buy chicken to a good price, boil it with herbs, take off the meat and freeze in small plasticbags then boil the bones and the rest to a broth and put in small bags as well..soooo handy to take when you need it...have a great weekend with greetings from Sweden🇸🇪

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

You as well, thank you so much!

@MM-fr9yh Күн бұрын

Living in Oregon growing Oregon peas is so easy. They keep well in a jar at a dark corner of my kitchen cubberd. I bring them out early spring plant them again and use most of it in cooking stew or soup of some kind. Thank you.

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

I have never heard of Oregon Peas...

@rhondavigil795 9 сағат бұрын

I bulk cook beans and freeze them in quart size freezer bags. Last summer, my abundant tomato harvest became sauce and frozen into single serving cubes. We bulk buy chicken breast and freeze into single serving portions. When I make soups, I always make extra and freeze it in single serving portions. Quick and easy lunches.

@angieprice7206 6 сағат бұрын

Because I live on my own, cheese can occasionally go mouldy if I don’t use it quickly enough. I grate it and freeze it. A quick lunch involves my toaster oven. I lightly toast bread then sprinkle it with cheese, then broil. Yummy stuff.

@mizg1595 2 күн бұрын

Nice food processor Emmy! I love my Cuisinart. Like you, I researched and waited for the best price before pulling the trigger. Also, I use flour sack towels to strain my homemade broth. The towels can be rinsed and laundered along with the other kitchen towels. I pressure can broth in pint jars. So gratifying to have wholesome home-preserved foods.

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

That's so great!

@y3rbat3ra Күн бұрын

@3:56 Same. Just made 4 pints of homemade veggie stock this morning. With grocery prices sky high, we've got to get as much value as possible.

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Absolutely!

@katworkstowander9853 Сағат бұрын

Hi Emmy and Paul! I up the bags of yellow onions when they are on sale and dice them up and freeze them. I also dice my bell peppers and freeze them. I candy all my citrus peels, and this year I learned to make marmalade. Chutneys are next as well as some easy pickled onions. I’m on the lookout for a food saver and a dehydrator at yard or estate sales so I can preserve more. My mom gave me her food processor a couple of months ago and it has been made grating blocks of cheese and carrots so much easier. Oh, and for making pie dough.

@sabrinalovett3199 Күн бұрын

I like to chop up the whole bag of onions as soon as I get them and put them in small freezer bags lay them flat and for the next month it really saves me time with meal prep and no onions go bad.

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Great idea!

@optimystic1282 Күн бұрын

I cook large amounts of ground beef (drain off the fat), shredded cooked chicken and cooked shredded pork roast individually with taco seasoning I make myself. I can control the salt and save a ton of money over the little packets. Freeze them in 1 lb. portions in zip bags. I don't have a food saver, so I lie the bags flat and squeeze out the air. Burritos, enchiladas, tacos, tostadas are ready in a fraction of the time. Just thaw a bag in the fridge or microwave if you forget to!

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Very smart!

@robinlacey9273 Күн бұрын

I always prep celery. I chop it up and put it in silicone muffin cups. After frozen, I food saver them and back they go in the freezer. The leafy celery goes in with my chicken bones for the next time I make broth.... Just like Emmy 😊

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

YAY! Love that lol!

@fishinghole333 2 күн бұрын

We chop and freeze our fresh garlic from the garden in olive oil just like you did with your basil. I just recently learned to do this, and i love it! You've encouraged me to do the same with my basil, because i have 20 plants and we're a bit tired of pesto 😅 i really like zero food waste and try my best to use everything in creative ways, so thank you for the helpful video!

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

You are so welcome!

@susangatewood9006 2 күн бұрын

I live in So. ea. In. we have all vegs. and meats. I can all I want, ham and beans, green beans, chicken, broth for chicken and beef, carrots, beets, tomato juice, salsa. Jelly and so on, I also freeze corn, broccoli, cauliflower ,and other vegies and fruits. Anything I can get a hold of.

@tgayer1 Күн бұрын

Rockstar! 😃

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

That's wonderful!

@phyltorkelsonp9268 Күн бұрын

I don’t have any different tips, but….oooh! What evening will you be having the bread pudding for dessert and would you like company? 😂. I haven’t had that for so long, sounds so yummy to me! 1000 miles to drive might be a little far to come, though, lol.

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

LOL! Thanks for the giggle!!

@crazyhomemaker Күн бұрын

Great video! It is so easy to prep food for future use. I buy heads of garlic, peel and drop in a glass jar with a cheaper olive oil. Then, put in fridge for future use. This only works with olive oil. Other oils spoil the garlic. My best prep tip.

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@sherricunningham5675 2 күн бұрын

Thank you for another great video! I love this kind of detail. It really helps someone like me who doesn't have the background or confidence to preserve food. It's always seemed like the right thing to do but I was never shown how. I do try to buy large bags of frozen vegetables when they're on sale, but they seem to go bad/get mooshy before I can use them all. So, I tried transferring them into a foodsaver bag and just taking out what I need, as I need it. (example: sweet peas). They stick together so bad. Should I empty the bag onto cookie sheets and let the peas freeze individually before putting them into a foodsaver bag? Thank you so much for all the work you put into your videos. You have encouraged me SO much! Sending love from Texas.

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Yes, freeze them individually on a cookie sheet, then FoodSaver.

@laurakuehlke1320 Күн бұрын

Thanks for the reminder about storing berries in mason jars; I'd forgotten about that.

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

It really helps!

@lesliemckinley9615 2 күн бұрын

I can, dry, and freeze. But probably I freeze the most. Thanks for your content, you both are great!

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

So kind, thank you!

@CreamPuff-ek8fd 2 күн бұрын

I use the sliced peppers that I freeze like u on homemade pizza in the winter. I also freeze peppers that I deseed and cut in half and then use them in the winter to make stuffed peppers. I also cut up leeks in the season and individually freeze so I can have local leeks all winter to make leek, carrot and potato soup. I grate the unused bread and the freeze that to use throughout the month.

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

Wonderful!

@christophervogt7456 Күн бұрын

I have to try storing my berries in glass containers. I've seen this a lot on KZfaq and haven't done it yet. Always good tips! Enjoy your weekend Emmy & Paul!

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

You as well, Chris! Thanks!

@kkgoof123 2 күн бұрын

I recently learned that you can freeze flour.

@kimberleyweinert5292 11 сағат бұрын

Thanks for the idea of homemade croutons using older bread, I'm going to give that a try. I completely agree about storing berries in glass Mason jars in the refrigerator, it really extends the amount of time they stay fresh! 👍

@laurieadams5328 Күн бұрын

You inspired me to pause the video and go transfer my blackberries and blueberries into mason jars. Thank you for this important reminder! Pause #2 - have to go clip basil now 😂 Love this video Emmy

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Wonderful! We hoped this video was motivating!

@georgiawise8375 Күн бұрын

Mighty Lentil bean soak and cooks in minutes. Addmm. Extend food nutrition add cold lentils to hamburger patties or meatballs.

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Thanks!

@carolyneastman6095 Сағат бұрын

Awe, what a thoughtful anniversary gift from Paul…..shredding cheese in my processor is the only way to go…..thanks for sharing your food saving hints….

@paulafleming3889 Күн бұрын

Another great video I make a big batch of beans and freeze them in 2 cups portion and add to alot of meals to stretch our meals.

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Thanks, Paula!

@user-fp7wr8ep6m Күн бұрын

Paul is so good to you 😁 y'all are so good together!! Thanks for sharing 🙏

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

I am blessed...

@teressebirkett3387 10 сағат бұрын

Wow, we stew our excess fruit and I meal plan each week to cut down on food waste but some of your tips were brilliant as well as some of the freezing tips in the comments section...awesomeness, thanks

@katherinetyrrell8810 Күн бұрын

You would be so proud of me --I actually stopped the video halfway through and prepped some farm tomatoes/red onion/jalapenos, and store bought limes/cilantro to make a delicious homemade pico de gallo. I added a small sprinkling of sea salt and a dash of "Nature's Seasonings" (an absolute staple in our house). WOW!! I had to put it in the fridge to keep from eating it. Getting ready to throw a semi-frozen roast with some seasonings into the crockpot for Tex-Mex shredded beef on tortillas with fresh pico. I already have some shredded cheese, so this should be a delicious dinner. Oh, and I might even make homemade tortillas (super easy and frugal).

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

YAY! Love to read this! Good for you!

@maritzacardona8540 Күн бұрын

Will be saving my meet bones for broth thank you so much for these ideas and this channel

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

So glad the video was motivating!

@jeangreco3880 Күн бұрын

The basil bombs are a brilliant idea! Trader Joe’s sells a version of frozen garlic and frozen ginger cubes. Your’s is so much better, thank you!

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Thanks so very much, Jean!

@cathyb3790 Күн бұрын

Great video Loving the crouton,basil recipes, today’s chore croutons 😊 I always prep stuffed peppers and mini Banana Bread as I gift them,everyone who receives them Loves them 👍♥️ God Bless you both.

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

You as well, thank you!

@bunny_smith Күн бұрын

I chop red peppers and onions and saute them in olive oil and keep it in the fridge so they're ready whenever I'm making lunch or breakfast. Just put a scoop into any, normally perfectly ordinary, dish and it takes the dish to a whole different level. Thanks for the ideas.

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Great idea!

@sabrinadevol1210 Күн бұрын

I have been making bread a lot recently. Thanks to you, I think I'll make some bread pudding too! Blessings.

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Wonderful, Sabrina!

@BellaCinco Күн бұрын

Thank you for this video. Very helpful. I have a small family. And well I love your potions. I love seeing how little you buy and use. Just make me not wasteful in my own life. And the food processor was such a great deal. ❤

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Yes, I was so excited for my new processor!

@julieevans1661 Күн бұрын

thanks to this channel ,to which i have been binge watching for weeks now ,my food waste is the one i could not control no matter what i did ,but after watching a many videos ,all we have now is bones in our food waste bin, omg i loved the video from way back where Paul planted the corn in the dirt patch as a surprize for you lol ,what a crack up ,i see Paul has a weird and wonderful sence of humor, Emmy with your antics you would blend in well in our country of New Zealand . I just love watching these videos so i say thank you again .😍

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

What a kind and wonderful comment! Thank you, Julie!

@user-gm1kl6xy4m 2 күн бұрын

I have found freezer to be a great preserver money savour also our compost garden feeding scraps to wild birds and our chicken

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Love that!

@chandlersreloved8751 Күн бұрын

Thank you for all your wise tips. I had a fresh loaf of bread I made 2 days ago and Ive already made croutons!! Yummy!!

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Wonderful!

@mswendy2353 Күн бұрын

Thank you for the zero food waste reminders!I had peppers in the refrigerator...that are now diced and food-savered in the freezer! And cottage cheese that will be used up today!

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Wonderful!

@georgiawise8375 Күн бұрын

Dollar Tree hamburger helper box ....Teens have hearty appetite. Add meat, vegs and extra noodles to extend meal.

@tugboatgirl1296 17 сағат бұрын

We always write with a Sharpie date opened and expiration date if applicable. Those best use date are so small. Use a piece of masking tape on containers with leftovers, etc so you know what date you cooked it. No guessing to prevent waste. I make breakfast burritos with eggs and any other meat and vegetables in bulk. (Niece has chickens so we get eggs when we see her-more than we need) Wrap individually and freeze. Easy to thaw/heat or microwave for a quick on the go meal or snack. Now is the time to freeze fresh produce….we can get free from others or in our garden or on super sales. Sharing is the best reward especially if you have an abundance of anything….

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

Thanks, Sheryl! Yes, sharing what we have is always a blessing!

@angelaperezescudero5900 Күн бұрын

Thank you Emmy for the very useful way to save food and money . I buy fresh milk on sale and it freeze well . Cheese and butter on sale . Thank you for the advices. Very encouraging 👩🏻‍🍳🫙🧀🫐

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks or watching!

@michelles6 Күн бұрын

Thank you Paul and Emmie. I always learn something from your videos

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

YAY! We love to hear that!

@lorihuttner1703 Күн бұрын

I just went right into my kitchen and prepped some basil that way! Thanks!

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

That is awesome!

@susannekimberland1951 21 сағат бұрын

Hubby and I tried Too Good To Go for our date night dinner. A Cava bowl was only $4.99! They usually run $15! ❤. Shared the app with co-workers and friends too. Only drawback was you could only order 1 item per location, but we have several Cava close by. I went to 1 location and hubby went to another. Generous with chicken, rice and tomato/cucumber salad. Excited to try a bakery bag next. Thank you Emmy! 🙂

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

YAY! So glad you are enjoying that app! It's a good one!

@retiredsockmonkey7257 Күн бұрын

Great Friday Video! I too freeze the basil and other herbs in the ice cube trays I always get lemons and squeeze juice and freeze in ice cube trays as well as freezing wedges We always freeze food saver as we get them on sale. Perfect to take out for just us or more if company comes We bought ground beef on sale. I cooked thoroughly and blotted off grease. Cool the portioned in freezer bags for a meal or recipe. When reheating need to add water to add moisture. Great for quick tacos, sloppy joes, casseroles etc Nice necklace. Is that a family heirloom too? Happy 4th of July!!

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

No, the necklace is from Kohls...on clearance LOL!

@MsAudreyDavis Күн бұрын

Love you Guys SO much! ❤ You have the best channel! I watch all of your content, am a frugal thrifter and love the recipes. Love from Tennessee! 💕 💗 ❤️

@FrugalMoneySaver 11 сағат бұрын

YAY! Love to hear that! Thanks so very much!

@chrisk4053 2 күн бұрын

The music made me laugh when Paul used the food saver. Haha. Festive!!

@FrugalMoneySaver 10 сағат бұрын

Yes! Happy times lol!