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Homemade Whipped Topping aka Make Your Own Cool Whip

May 19, 2011 by Tiffany King 26 Comments

A few weeks ago, on Ingredient Spotlight, we shared frozen whipped topping recipes. Loy, one of my readers who you get to meet next week, shared a recipe for homemade whipped topping.

I’d never thought about making my own whipped topping before, but the idea was intriguing. And when I decided to make this cake, I knew this was the time to experiment (aka play) with the recipe. The result is light, subtly sweet and creamy. I really wished I could have added a hint of vanilla, but I didn’t want to use extract. I wanted to keep it pure white and I also was unsure about messing up the proportions of liquid.

Later, I thought about using vanilla infused sugar. You can do this at home just by putting a vanilla bean in sugar and leaving it there for about a week. (I must try this soon.) I think the vanilla flavor would greatly enhance the taste of the whipped topping.

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Seasoned Salt – Make Your Own

April 29, 2010 by Tiffany King 15 Comments

I decided one day to make my own seasoned salt. I started grabbing spices and seasonings from my pantry and began to mix them together in amounts I thought sounded good. Then I used the mixture on oven roasted potatoes. So good!

A few days later, I mixed up a larger amount. I’ve used it in all kinds of recipes, including the pasta that I will share tomorrow. Here’s what you’ll need to make your own: [Read more…] about Seasoned Salt – Make Your Own

Dole Whip Float

July 15, 2009 by Tiffany King 15 Comments

I’ve had Walt Disney World on my mind the last few days. We’ve gotten to vacation there several times in August or September and I must feel that I should be getting ready to go again. But it’s not to be this year. Last night I wanted a little taste of the Magic Kingdom. There is a place called Aloha Isle in Adventureland that has the best snack. It’s called a Dole Whip Float.

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Home Canning – Is It Worth It or Will I Just Blow Up My Kitchen?

June 12, 2009 by Tiffany King 12 Comments

This is a guest post by Phoebe at Cents to Get Debt Free. I’ve never done any canning and I asked Phoebe if she would give us an introduction to the topic. She has a fantastic blog, so don’t forget to pop over and visit her.

Photo credit Renoir Girl

Phoebe and her husband decided 5 years ago that it was time for her to stay at home and raise their children. Through a lot of sacrifices and a lot of learning, they are embracing the frugal life and realizing that the simple life, is the life. Phoebe blogs daily at Cents to Get Debt Free where she shares her family’s journey at cutting costs, living the simple life and getting freedom from lender.

Gardening season is in full force, and this year many stores have seen a 40-60% increase in seed sales. Being more self reliant is becoming the new normal. In addition to new gardens, many people will be canning and preserving their harvest for the first time this year.

Honey Roasted Peanut Butter

April 22, 2009 by Tiffany King 14 Comments

This is my first official post on the new site. I’m very excited to have made the move and hope that all of you find it easier to use and read too. Let me know what you think. Don’t be surprised if there are a few changes in the coming weeks and possibly a few hitches (hopefully, not too many of those).

Onto the Honey Roasted Peanut Butter. A friend shared this with me a few years ago and it is so easy and good. If you eat it soon after it has been made, the peanut butter will be a little warm, spreadable and dippable. (Is that a word?)