tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642174337877516716.post9197325370235042237..comments2023-06-24T07:03:35.791-07:00Comments on Frugal Luxuries® by Tracey McBride Est. 1993: The Art of Frugality... Recent PracticesTracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03043055986653442733noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642174337877516716.post-9903071506190303812013-02-09T11:31:42.026-08:002013-02-09T11:31:42.026-08:00Hi Deanna!
I have romaine on my window sill right ...Hi Deanna!<br />I have romaine on my window sill right now and it's growing rapidly! I transplanted the celery but the squirrels dug it up and ate it! I thought it was the raccoons until I caught the squirrels in the act...they also dug up two of my garlic bulbs but didn't eat them. I just replanted and they're doing fine. I'll be planting the romaine near the garlic to see if that might deter the wild creatures from feasting on them! :))). <br />Love,<br />Tracey xoxTracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries®https://www.blogger.com/profile/03043055986653442733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642174337877516716.post-64168269987754933152013-02-09T07:46:12.493-08:002013-02-09T07:46:12.493-08:00What really great ideas!
I am going to try the ce...What really great ideas!<br /><br />I am going to try the celery and romaine idea.<br /><br />I love frugal tips like these and had forgotten the one about the silver. I have a few pieces that need to be cleaned, so I'll give this a try.<br /><br />DeannaDeanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642174337877516716.post-4968612218823436792013-01-31T07:05:45.740-08:002013-01-31T07:05:45.740-08:00Hi Eve! I'm glad you asked!!! I will be doing...Hi Eve! I'm glad you asked!!! I will be doing a post on it one of these days but I use it to make flavored tea...i steep a few dried slices in the teapot with tea when I'm in the mood for citrus flavors. You can do the same with dried fruit as well...blackberries and strawberries are delicious as is candied ginger and even candied citrus...it strains out with the loose leaf tea. Dehydrated fruits have a much stronger flavor than fresh so you don't need much! I also like to grind the dried fruit in the food processor to make a citrus powder. This is a tangy addition to smoothies and juices plus I think it adds a vitamin c boost as well! I've also used the citrus powder in baking (muffins and quick breads and cookies) to make them citrus flavored!<br />Love,<br />Tracey<br />XoX<br />P.S. loved your post on those unfinished sweaters!Tracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries®https://www.blogger.com/profile/03043055986653442733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642174337877516716.post-68405316501626847272013-01-30T16:05:17.467-08:002013-01-30T16:05:17.467-08:00Citrus (at a frugal price) is not abundant here in...Citrus (at a frugal price) is not abundant here in NY at the moment. So dehydrating when it is is a great idea. My question is, what do you do with yours?Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990844391262748345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642174337877516716.post-13915642665250005902013-01-22T06:14:22.899-08:002013-01-22T06:14:22.899-08:00Awww thanks Clarice. I hope you are feeling bette...Awww thanks Clarice. I hope you are feeling better and healing well. You are so right...fresh herbs and garlic are powerful ingredients that can really transform an ordinary dish! I put garlic in so many many things its a staple at our house. And herbs...i'm always looking for new ways to use them. One of my favorites is to toss them in salad. I love to snip just a few herb leaves and toss them into an ordinary green salad for that pop of surprise! I especially love mint leaves...crumble a bit of feta or goat cheese, add a sprinkling of dried cranberries, toss with a light vinaigrette and you have a natural feast! <br />Love,<br />Tracey<br />XoX<br />P.S. we are finally over our long cold snap..yay!...it's going to be eighty today!!!Tracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries®https://www.blogger.com/profile/03043055986653442733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642174337877516716.post-39911518682978625992013-01-21T06:38:55.117-08:002013-01-21T06:38:55.117-08:00I feel the same about your posts Manuela...you alw...I feel the same about your posts Manuela...you always inspire me to action! (Spent too much time on those gardening links you posted last night ;).<br />I am excited about the garlic... I'm not sure when and how to harvest but I'm thinking it will be ready in July and then just pull it out! I'm a garlic nut so am looking so forward to enjoying our home grown version! Yes, that celery trick worked great...as did the Romaine hearts...now if I could just keep those racoons from digging them up!<br />Love,<br />Tracey<br />x0xTracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries®https://www.blogger.com/profile/03043055986653442733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642174337877516716.post-19117230411436777632013-01-21T05:42:46.415-08:002013-01-21T05:42:46.415-08:00Hi Tracey,
I had wondered about the celery thing....Hi Tracey,<br /><br />I had wondered about the celery thing. I had seen it all over pinterest but I read that people had mixed results. I'm going to give it a try since it seems to work for you.<br />Planting the garlic was a great idea. We're still eating garlic I harvested in last year. It takes a while for it to grow here - don't know about CA.<br />I love reading these posts of yours - always such good ideas and inspiration!Manuela@A Cultivated Nesthttp://www.acultivatednest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642174337877516716.post-71684367463764945082013-01-20T20:03:30.883-08:002013-01-20T20:03:30.883-08:00Hello dear Mary Ellen!
So wonderful to hear from ...Hello dear Mary Ellen!<br /><br />So wonderful to hear from you. What a great idea to put out an open request for canning jars...so smart! Ask and ye shall receive! <br />When those run out perhaps try putting a "wanted" ad on Craig's List in their free section?<br /><br />Hope you enjoyed your trip!<br />Love to you.<br />Warmly,<br />Tracey xoxTracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries®https://www.blogger.com/profile/03043055986653442733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642174337877516716.post-89971814809992868242013-01-20T16:58:42.779-08:002013-01-20T16:58:42.779-08:00Hello sweet friend!
WE went to NM as Bill had bee...Hello sweet friend!<br /><br />WE went to NM as Bill had been asked to officiate at a wedding for some friends of ours. I usually put out an email to my friends when I am coming down so we can get together for lunch, coffee etc while I am down there. I felt silly in a way but decided to ask in the email if anyone had any jelly jars they wanted to get rid of as I make tons of jelly and give it away but often the jars don't come back. I came home with 4 or 5 dozen jars and all were happy to get rid of them as they don't can. So glad I asked!<br /><br />bee blessed<br />maryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642174337877516716.post-88872202703950377722013-01-20T12:53:34.172-08:002013-01-20T12:53:34.172-08:00Hi Nana! So good to hear from you as always! I am...Hi Nana! So good to hear from you as always! I am so happy to see how well the garlic is working out in the garden. A word of caution someone gave me though...be sure to use garlic from the United States as some imported garlic may not work or has been grown in soils with high pesticide residues and the like. I felt pretty confident as ours was grown in Gilroy, California...I had a hunch it'd be right at home here. ;)))<br />Love,<br />Tracey xox<br />P.S. Yes, it's true...we are blessed with wonderful weather...although the past two weeks found us shivering in the thirties...a rarity in our neighborhood! Must admit I'm so glad to see the return of seventy + degree weather again this weekend!Tracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries®https://www.blogger.com/profile/03043055986653442733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642174337877516716.post-9098690918343582532013-01-20T10:53:46.365-08:002013-01-20T10:53:46.365-08:00Hi Tracey;
Planting and gardening in January makes...Hi Tracey;<br />Planting and gardening in January makes me want to move to California! I loved your idea about the garlic, and will definitely try it as soon as our cold weather breaks. (I really do love the cold weather!) Love and Hugs, NanaNanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14955937231372636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642174337877516716.post-2615959506672203892013-01-20T09:00:58.599-08:002013-01-20T09:00:58.599-08:00I remember that metal piece too! It came in a kit...I remember that metal piece too! It came in a kit...wish I had it today although it was rectangular and wouldn't have fit in my big stockpot. ;)))<br />I like your idea of using this for bigger pieces...tea pots and serving dishes...perhaps a large shallow basin for trays (perhaps a busboy tray?). So many possibilities. <br /><br />I'm looking forward to seeing how you like the celery trick! I agree...thinking this way is a pleasure...and so satisfying...almost like a fun game or working on an art project!<br /><br />Love,<br />Tracey<br />XoX<br /><br />Tracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries®https://www.blogger.com/profile/03043055986653442733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642174337877516716.post-54985636759115199012013-01-20T06:00:55.061-08:002013-01-20T06:00:55.061-08:00Tracey..I just did my silver like that also:) Year...Tracey..I just did my silver like that also:) Years ago there was a metal piece you could buy and add calgon and it would work..but this is far more economical..and did the cutlery so nicely..wish it could work for bigger objects? Well it could..<br /><br />I will try your celery..adds such a nice color and taste..:)<br />Great ideas..It's so nice to think this way..and one gets such pleasure!<br /><br />La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.com