Monthly Archives: January 2012

Show & Tell Sunday

Posted on January 29, 2012 by afrugalspinster

Erupting Volcano & dinosaurs Hello Kitty Deco Pac I can hear the waves lapping at the beach, can’t you? This design came from a wedding cake picture in a magazine but was for a birthday Twins Marci & Marc celebrate … Continue reading →

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Hot Air Popcorn

Posted on January 27, 2012 by afrugalspinster

  From childhood I made popcorn by shaking a pan on the stove top. Then microwaves came along and I was sucked in by the lure of easy to make microwave popcorn. I often stocked up on when it was … Continue reading →

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Salmon Patty Tutorial

Posted on January 26, 2012 by afrugalspinster

Today I took another step in “eating myself out of house and home”  I’m making a Salmon Burger for lunch. It will use up canned salmon from my pantry and burger bun from the freezer. Doing a tutorial will give … Continue reading →

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Show & Tell Sunday

Posted on January 23, 2012 by afrugalspinster

I work weekends at a family owned bakery. Sunday’s feature on A Frugal Spinster is going to be a place to show off some of the products we make. Welcome to this week’s installment of Show & Tell Sunday. Enjoy! … Continue reading →

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Missing Apple-Spice yogurt picture

Posted on January 22, 2012 by afrugalspinster
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Assorted Yogurt Flavors

Posted on January 22, 2012 by afrugalspinster

I got so many comments on my orange yogurt in yesterdays post I thought I’d share some of my other favorite flavors. Back In the 70’s I purchased a BIG BATCH yogurt maker. I used it a lot since I … Continue reading →

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Thrifty Third Thursday -January 2012 Edition

Posted on January 19, 2012 by afrugalspinster

      I have three favorite blogs. I’ve already told you that I frequently get inspiration from Kristen, The Frugal Girl. http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/   The second is Katy the Non-Consumer Advocate. http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/   And lastly Karen from Abundance on a … Continue reading →

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IT SNOWED!!!!!

Posted on January 18, 2012 by afrugalspinster

In the Pacific Northwest, at least west of the Cascades, snow is an unusual event. It is typical to get an overnight accumulation of 3-4 inches and have it washed away by rain by that afternoon. We are the laughing … Continue reading →

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Pantry Inventory

Posted on January 16, 2012 by afrugalspinster

  The final stage of showing you my stash of food was to photograph & inventory the food in my pantry.   Canned vegetables- 3 cans julienne beets Kidney beans 3 cans green beans Water chestnuts 5 cans diced tomatoes … Continue reading →

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Freezer Inventory

Posted on January 8, 2012 by afrugalspinster

I seem to be having problems uploading pictures. but here’s a list of what I have in the freezer Fruit- strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, pineapple, and coconut. Vegetables- chopped peppers, chopped onion, snap peas, spinach, mushrooms, corn, and pumpkin. Cheese- bleu cheese … Continue reading →

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