Hello everyone! This week I wanted to highlight Pendleton’s Country Market and my trip to their Butterfly Bio-Villa.
About Pendleton’s Country Market
Pendleton’s is a local family farm that started about 40 years ago. I love to visit the Pendleton’s booth at Lawrence’s Farmer’s Market as well as just driving out. It is located less than 2 miles east of Lawrence on K-10.
Here’s a snapshot of what their website looks like:
As you can tell, they always have a lot going on:
Fresh produce & pick-your-own options! Country Market CSA Fresh flowers Butterfly Bio-villa with [...]
(Note: Each week Frugal Townie and I, in a combined effort post the Grocery Deals Round-Up and a Frugal Recipe that goes right along with the current deals.)
Since we’ve been eating healthier (less meat, more beans) I discovered that cooking your own beans will save three times the amount on beans! Now only that, but it’s a little bit healthier too.
Canned vs. Cooking your Own Beans Nutrition
Beans are an excellent source of protein and fiber, whether they are canned or dry. They are high in B vitamins and iron and low in fat.
Despite the benefits of canned beans, dry beans (cooking them on your own) are the winner nutritionally:
Lower sodium: Dry beans, purchased in bags, contain no extra [...]
(Note: Each week Frugal Townie and I, in a combined effort post the Grocery Deals Round-Up and a Frugal Recipe that goes right along with the current deals.)
Take advantage on buying all the fruit on sale this week! (To see all the fruit that is on sale, visit Frugal Townie) This is what I’m going to buy:
What do you all think? I also spent some time today making small changes so that my colors would match my new theme. Soon I’ll post a tutorial on how to add social buttons to your header.
After a couple of week’s break, we are back into our Weekly Grocery Deals & Frugal Recipe routine.
(Note: Each week Frugal Townie and I, in a combined effort post the Grocery Deals Round-Up and a Frugal Recipe that goes right along with the current deals.)
Next week I’ll probably post a Strawberry Freezer Jam recipe I’m trying! Take [...]
I’m getting ready to start a long weekend vacation break – yay!! So, I’m not going to publish a Frugal Recipe today.
Instead, I just wanted to say a quick word about some exciting things coming up!!
Within the month of June:
- recipe tab with all of Romance on a Dime’s recipes – 7 Foods to Make and Never Buy Again (with price comparisons) – header and blog look change (I can’t wait to show you!!)
This summer:
- first Romance on a Dime giveaway (let me know if you would like [...]
(Note: Each week Frugal Townie and I, in a combined effort post the Grocery Deals Round-Up and aFrugal Recipe that goes right along with the current deals.)
Lately I’ve shared the recipes: BBQ Yardbird Pizza & Summer Berry & Plum Pudding. Since there are a lot of fruit on sale, this week is also a great time to make the Summer Berry & Plum Pudding!!
This week…
I LOVE fruit!! Therefore, I love spring/summer when the fruit is fresh and cheaper to buy. Here are this week’s deals:
Blueberries- $1.49/ pint @ Aldi Cantaloupe- $1.49/ea @ Aldi Grapes- $1.48/ lb @ [...]
(Note: Each week Frugal Townie and I, in a combined effort post the Grocery Deals Round-Up and aFrugal Recipe that goes right along with the current deals.)
Lately I’ve shared the recipe: BBQ Yardbird Pizza. If you have any leftover chicken, this is a great way to use it!
This week…
There are a LOT of grilling stuff (and veggies) on sale! Visit my recent recipes for ideas. With all the fruit on sale, I’d like to focus on that this week.
Following is a recipe that goes right along with Frugal Townie’s Round-Up for the week of May 16th.
Hi! So glad to see you here. I'm a soon-to-be mom, wife and a work-at-home piano teacher and tutor. I know I'm weird, but I love to menu plan, organize, set goals, DIY and enjoy life with my amazing husband - Matt Pool!
