The Happy Homemaker

I hate to throw food away and since I am on a budget, it is important for me to use up leftovers. Saving some leftovers is still a mystery. Does anyone like leftover McDonald’s hamburgers for example? With some research most leftovers can be saved and be made into a delicious second meal.
Here are […]

These are my favorite cookies. They taste a lot like school cafeteria cookies! They were so easy that Victoria made them.
1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup of butter
Mix the flour, sugar, and butter. Rub the mixture between your thumb and fingertips until it looks like breadcrumbs. When the mixture looks crumbly, squeeze […]

I know a lot of people store cocoa, flour and honey in their food storage. Here is a good recipe that uses those ingredients.
German Dark Rye Bread
3 cups white flour
1/4 cup cocoa
1 Tbsp caraway seeds
2 packages of yeast
2 tsp salt
2 cups water
1/2 cup honey
2 Tbsp butter or margarine
3 1/2 cups of rye flour
8 tsp wheat […]

Because my husband is in the Army Reserves we get a great deal on meat and poultry. We bought 2 1/2 pounds of chicken breast for under $5. I chose chicken breast because there is a lot more meat than in the cheaper parts of chicken like thighs and legs.
I baked the chicken breasts […]

Not recommended for those with weak bladders or are pregnant.
Go to the grocery store when you have to use the bathroom, and refuse to use their bathroom. You will shop faster and will only buy what is on your list. You don’t have time for impulse buys!! It worked for me!