We all want to save more money when we go to the grocery store. When you're in a tiny house, the checkout line is especially rough because half the time you're trying to balance between a great price and the perfect size for your kitchen. After all, we don't all have huge refrigerators or spacious pantries and buying in bulk is cheap but well... bulky. There are so many ways to save money on groceries, but one of the more commonly overlooked methods comes from simple accounting! If you want ... continue reading...
Taco Seasoning
I'm thinking tacos. Sure one could easily go out and buy a pack of taco seasoning mix... but when you're craving tacos (and you have spices) you'd be crazy not to make it at home. Homemade taco seasoning is the key to tacos and taco-flavored goodies whenever you want! How awesome is that? The Spices in Taco Meat No matter what your preferred 'meat' is, the seasonings in that 'taco flavor' primarily come from chili powder, cumin, and garlic. Actually those three spices alone sprinkled on ... continue reading...
How to Time Cooking Large Meals in Your Tiny Kitchen
Cooking a large meal is hard—I don't care what size your kitchen is. Getting a variety of dishes on the table at a specific time can seem daunting, if not impossible. That's why we always seem to admire home chefs that appear to magically it pull it off. In a tiny kitchen, you have additional hurdles to make it even harder. Some of you might face issues like: not enough burners, no counter space, a microscopic oven (or no oven), and maybe even the smallest fridge known to man! You might not ... continue reading...
The 10 Best and Easiest Ways to Save on Food at the Grocery Store
I love it when I save on food at the grocery store. What about you? Whether it's a "Buy One, Get One" deal, an in-season sale, or even a dented-can discount... there's just something about saving some extra cash when it comes to grocery shopping. Maybe it's the fact that you walk away with more for less. Maybe it's a primeval sense of security. It just feels good. So I'm sure you've heard of the great successes of extreme couponers. They're the ones who shop the deals with such skill and ... continue reading...
Washing Dishes in Your RV or Tiny Kitchen
I've got a confession to make: I hate washing dishes. I hate washing dishes even more when they're in my RV's teeny tiny kitchen sink. You've been there... you want to cook something yummy but yesterday's dishes are still there: stacked, greasy, smelly, and starting dry into what will soon become an arm workout that will make even a Crossfit trainer cry. Well, today I'm going to make this nasty chore a little easier. Here are my best tips on washing dishes in your RV or tiny kitchen. You'll ... continue reading...