Category: Canning & Freezing

The Frugal Ones blog is my go-to spot for practical tips on recipes, canning, and freezing. The team shares cost-saving meal ideas that actually taste good, plus they don’t skip the details—think step-by-step notes on how to prep, store, and use up leftovers. I’ve tried their strawberry jam recipe. (It’s simple, and the flavor knocks anything store-bought out of the park.) They mix advice from food safety experts with stories from their own kitchens, which I find pretty reassuring. If you’re new to canning, the blog explains the basics, but it gets into deeper stuff like why headspace matters (hint: it keeps jars from popping open later). Freezing tips are smart too—like using quality bags and labeling with dates. The tone is friendly, direct, and clear. I pick up useful nuggets every time I read, and it’s obvious they care about stretching every dollar without cutting corners on taste or safety.