Tightwad Gazette II: More Tips to Try

Here are more frugal hints I'm excited to try...

1. Adding 1 tablespoon wheat germ per cup of white flour to boost a baked good's fiber content.

2. Soft Pretzel Recipe

1 package yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
4 cups flour
1 egg

Combine yeast, water, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in flour. Knead until dough is smooth. Shape dough into heart or animal shapes, using water to "glue" pieces together. Place on greased cookie sheet. Brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with salt. Bake 15 minutes in 425 oven.

3.The Keeper: a re-usable tampon (sounds gross, but I'm curious just to see if they still make them).

4.Halloween Costume Fun: Rip all the stuffing out of an oversized stuffed animal, cut holes for face, hands and arms... voila! Instant costume.

5. TVP: texturized vegetarian protein. Replaces ground beef, is better for you (less fat/more vitamins) and is cheaper. I wonder if we sell this at Giant...?

6. Dumpster Diving. I think I would need a brave friend to try this one with me.

7. Peanut Butter Balls Recipe

1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup peanut butter
3/4 to 1 1/2 cup dry milk

Combine all the ingredients and roll into small balls. Roll the balls in coconut, sunflower seeds or nuts (or sesame seeds, a la my mother-in-law!)

One more volume to go!