Category Archives: Chummy Recipes

Jul
02

Frugal Friday: Chummy Recipe

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port.man.teau \port-’MAN.-toe\: a word or morpheme whose form and meaning are derived from a blending of two or more distinct forms (as “chummy” from cheap and yummy) Wow! I haven’t posted a Chummy Recipe in a long time…way overdue, don’t … Continue reading →


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Jun
13

The Wilton "Sweet-Up"

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Last week, I was one of the lucky recipients of an invite to the first ever Wilton “Sweet up” in Woodridge, Illinois. I knew I would probably run into traffic (I did, three times) and I knew the drive was … Continue reading →


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Jun
04

Uncle Ben’s at The Chopping Block

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We’re cookin’ it up Chicago Style! Last week, I got the chance to meet some awesome bloggers and participate in an event at Chicago’s very own, Chopping Block (courtesy of Mom Central and Uncle Bens.) First of all, can I … Continue reading →


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Mar
15

What’s On Your Plate?

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Do you ever get that strong sense of accomplishment by using up all of your food resources; not letting anything go to waste? Am I just totally OCD? Please tell me I’m not the only one. It’s not just, “Oh, … Continue reading →


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Nov
25

Chummy Recipes at Mummy Deals

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“Hey Cheapo, where are you today?” I’ll now be guest posting Chummy Recipes over at “Mummy Deals” on Wednesdays. Frugal ideas and tips on saving money are meant to be shared, right? I am doing my best to find meals … Continue reading →


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Nov
19

Chummy Recipes at Mummy Deals

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“Hey Cheapo, what ever happened to “Chummy Recipes?” I’m so excited to tell you that I’ll now be guest posting them over at “Mummy Deals!” Frugal ideas and tips on saving money are meant to be shared, right? I am … Continue reading →


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Nov
09

Menu Plan Monday: Big Hit Avocados

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About four years ago, I decided to try my hand at a low carb diet…Atkins…whatever you want to call it. A close friend of mine lost 60 lbs. with this eating lifestyle, so I thought, “What the heck? Why not?” … Continue reading →


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Oct
30

Witch Fingers and Nutter Butter Ghosts

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This is an Oct. 31, 2008 re-post from my old Blog, “Hoosier Roots.” It’s just too fun not to mention again. “Oh, the rats and bats and witcheskeep the skeletons in stitchesas they sip their spider ciderin the haunt-ed house!” … Continue reading →


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Sep
01

Don’t Hold The Mayo

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First of all, I can not even think about starting a blog post about mayonnaise without saying… Miracle Whip is NOT a substitute for mayonnaise. Please keep repeating that until you understand. I KNOW some of you out there believe … Continue reading →


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Jun
26

Strawberry Fields Forever

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Have you ever gone Strawberry Pickin’? If not, I highly suggest you go sometime. Yes, it’s a lot of squatting and bending but overall, so good for the soul…and for the pocketbook at only $1.25 per pound! (though, be prepared, … Continue reading →


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