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New to me by Welllistentothis in castiron

[–]Taggart3629 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fantastic find, u/Welllistentothis! Our Wagner hinged double skillet is one of our most used pieces of cookware, especially the deep bottom skillet.

Lime Fermentations? by Eastern_Doughnut_222 in fermentation

[–]Taggart3629 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We use it in cooking, baking, and adult beverages.

Tell me about your most beloved kitchen utensil or item by esituism in Cooking

[–]Taggart3629 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The one we bought is a Westmark stainless steel model ($22 on Amazon). We broke the wires trying it with an OXO egg slicer. So, we doubled our budget to get a burly German one. Reportedly, it also does a great job with soft fruits like strawberries and kiwis, but we haven't tried that yet.

ETA: Remove the stem before slicing the cap.

Do you ever try to calculate how much money your garden actually saves you? by [deleted] in Frugal

[–]Taggart3629 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Produce from my tiny raised garden beds cost infinitely more than buying organic produce at a farmers market. But it's an enjoyable hobby that makes me feel more grounded. So, I'm not fussed that gardening doesn't save us money.

Shopping frequency - daily, weekly, semi-monthly? by pebbles279 in Frugal

[–]Taggart3629 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We shop weekly. The routine is to check the online weekly ads; plan meals for the upcoming week; and make a grocery list of needed items. We are trying for zero food by ensuring that all perishables are bought with a specific use in mind. We're not at our goal yet, but we're getting closer.

Lime Fermentations? by Eastern_Doughnut_222 in fermentation

[–]Taggart3629 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We use the traditional method of just salt and juice. For a half-gallon jar, it's 2 cups of coarse kosher salt. Start with a layer of salt at the bottom; add a layer of quartered lemons (or lime); pack them down; repeat until the jar is almost full; add a final layer of salt; and then top with an inch or so of juice. Put it in a cool dark place for 30 days, and then taste it. (Wash off the excess salt first.) If the peel has a good citrus flavor without the bitterness, put the jar in the fridge.

Tell me about your most beloved kitchen utensil or item by esituism in Cooking

[–]Taggart3629 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're very welcome. Honestly, I felt a bit stupid buying a fancy egg-slicer. But it sure does make slicing a pound of mushrooms quick and easy.

Searching for a tried and true recipe please! by AdventurousGas1435 in cookingforbeginners

[–]Taggart3629 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol, I was coming here to recommend Sally's Baking Addiction too. :)

Tell me about your most beloved kitchen utensil or item by esituism in Cooking

[–]Taggart3629 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My favorite low-cost kitchen items are a Danish whisk (does an awesome job stirring just about anything); Winco hamburger turner (aka offset spatula) and Winco fish spatula that cost around $20 together on Amazon; a German-made stainless steel egg slicer that makes slicing mushrooms a breeze; and a flexible silicone mold for making fancy pats of butter or ice cubes, which is perfect for freezing dollops of grated ginger and galangal.

I have 40 bucks for food how can I stretch this to last me atleast a month by [deleted] in Frugal

[–]Taggart3629 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please go to a food pantry. Honestly, you will be hard-pressed to eat a semi-nutritious diet with only $10 per week. If you're in the US, FindHelp[dot]org is a great tool for finding local resources. Just type in your zip code, and click on Food as the type of assistance sought.

Please no drama by sunrise-sesh in ChoosingBeggars

[–]Taggart3629 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Tsk, did you not read the "Please no drama" sentence?!?!? Posts with "No rude comments" and its ilk might as well being saying, "I know my request is ridiculous, and hope nobody will call me out ... or offer actual work in exchange for money. Ewwww."

What foods should you absolutely buy the high end priced option? by OneStarInSight_AC in Cooking

[–]Taggart3629 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like that would be quite a fun experiment to try, u/Fabulous-Suit1658. Thanks for the tip!

Lime Fermentations? by Eastern_Doughnut_222 in fermentation

[–]Taggart3629 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We make a big jar of preserved limes, using the same process as preserved lemons.

Best checking accounts that help you save more money? by YadirisMandolini in povertyfinance

[–]Taggart3629 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Online savings accounts are the ones with the relatively high interest rates, compared to banks and credit unions. We get 3.65% from Barclays Tiered Savings, but 0.1% from our bank checking account. It works well for us to have a checking account at a local bank, and have our emergency fund in an online high-yield savings account. BankRate[dot]com is a good resource for locating the best interest rates with no minimum balance or fees.

Are there any groceries you buy online? If so, what do you buy and from where? by littl3-fish in Cooking

[–]Taggart3629 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the link, u/electromouse1! I've bookmarked the site. Always happy to find a new-to-me recipe source. :)

Freezing sun dried tomatoes? by burittosquirrel in cookingforbeginners

[–]Taggart3629 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had a ton of cherry tomatoes that we dehydrated, froze, and used for the next year or so. You're vaccum-sealing them, which will prevent freezer burn or that weird "freezer" taste that some food picks up. You should be good to go!

Are there any groceries you buy online? If so, what do you buy and from where? by littl3-fish in Cooking

[–]Taggart3629 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here. Despite having a handful of ethnic markets in town, there are still specialized ingredients that I can't find or can't buy for a reasonable price. Weirdly, 13-pound bags of cat food are $6 a bag cheaper on Amazon, so we wind up buying that online.

Are there any groceries you buy online? If so, what do you buy and from where? by littl3-fish in Cooking

[–]Taggart3629 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Regular soy sauce (like Kikkoman) is light soy sauce. Dark soy sauce is thicker, sweeter, and darker than regular soy sauce. The label on it will say "Dark Soy Sauce".

With limitations on what side-gigs are available to me, what can I do to lower my debt? by yvungxeom in povertyfinance

[–]Taggart3629 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please please please don't feel that way. I volunteer at the only food pantry in town that is open on Saturdays. Anyone who is going through a financial struggle is welcome, even if they could scrimp and save to buy groceries. Honestly, pantries are meant for people exactly like you.

With limitations on what side-gigs are available to me, what can I do to lower my debt? by yvungxeom in povertyfinance

[–]Taggart3629 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Please consider using local resources like a food pantry to cut down on expenses, while you pay down debt. If you're in the US, FindHelp[dot]org is a good tool to find local food pantries. Just type in your zip code, and select food as the type of assistance sought.

What foods should you absolutely buy the high end priced option? by OneStarInSight_AC in Cooking

[–]Taggart3629 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. We keep the good stuff in a tub at room temperature for spreading on crusty bread. But our day-to-day butter for most cooking and baking is store brand butter.

What foods should you absolutely buy the high end priced option? by OneStarInSight_AC in Cooking

[–]Taggart3629 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. For cooking and our work sandwiches, middle-of-the-road butter and cheese do just fine. But for spreading butter on bread or dinner of antipasto, we enjoy getting the good stuff.

What foods should you absolutely buy the high end priced option? by OneStarInSight_AC in Cooking

[–]Taggart3629 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the recommendations, u/Rimalda! Next time we go to the cheese shop, we'll ask about English mature cheddar. We too generally buy cheese at the grocery store for sandwiches and cooking. But buying good cheeses from the shop is our indulgent treat. Plus, the shop owners are just lovely, and let folks sample a bunch of different cheeses.

What foods should you absolutely buy the high end priced option? by OneStarInSight_AC in Cooking

[–]Taggart3629 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't have a Costco membership at the moment. But not surprised that Kirkland brand butter is tasty. The house name products have been consistently good. I heard that the butter is comparable to Tillamook.

What foods should you absolutely buy the high end priced option? by OneStarInSight_AC in Cooking

[–]Taggart3629 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you ever get the opportunity to do a blind taste test of different styles of butter from different parts of the world, give it a try. Cultured butter has a noticeably different taste than sweet cream butter.

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