I really love your videos, because they always get me back on track with frugality. but mainly because you are so motivating, and you put your message through in such a kind way....
You are a blessing to all of us. And you are blessed to still have so many of your family members with you. We have always lived a frugal lifestyle but are planning to retire soon. We are having to learn even more frugal ways. Will have been married 40 years in December. Thanks for all you do for others!
A few years ago, I did an "international hot dog bar". I arranged French toppings, Mexican toppings, German toppings, and of course, good old all American toppings. Everyone fixed their own dog and sides, It was very successful! I've also done a baked potato bar for my son's wedding with different toppings like stroganoff, shrimp etouffee, etc.
We’re vegetarian, so we serve mock burgers and mock hot dogs. If they want meat they bring their own. I usually make potato salad, baked beans, fruit salad and chips.
They should put your brother in a Krispy Kreme commercial!!! He's the best! That homemade Italian fried dough looks delicious!!! Thank you so much for sharing your family with us! This was a fun video. And I learned something too! I haven't had a BBQ but when I have people over in the Summer I make a spinach dip.
Thanks for including us in your family barbeque! You have a lovely family! I am sure they are always eager to try your delicious recipes. Everything looked delicious and the salads looked super fresh! Pulled pork shoulder / butt is a great, frugal meat. I have gotten pork shoulder as cheap as 99 cents a pound. You can cook it in the crockpot or smoker (using a smoker is my recommendation, because it gives it a nice bark). Homemade coleslaw, baked beans, potato salad, 3 bean salad, and watermelon are great sides. Serve with some sun tea or water with lemon slices. You will never see me serving soda, because we just don't drink it, and usually anyone that prefers Coke, Dr. Pepper, etc. usually supplies their own. I think in addition to preparing the menu, it is also important to prepare your home for guests coming over - make sure you have a clean bathroom, your sitting area and table are clean and inviting. Maybe even have a game or two on hand for guests to play! Oh, and my last suggestion is to have a day off after your party is scheduled - for instance, schedule the party on a Saturday and have Sunday to clean up the house before starting your work week.
My dear sister, Dixie, went to heaven a few weeks ago…..family is everything…..hug them, love them….it was a beautiful family get together…..thanks for sharing….
@@FrugalMoneySaver ….thank you for your kind words…..please know I wasn’t looking for anything by sharing my loss….your family get together touched my heart at a very vulnerable time…..thanks to you & Paul for all your helpful ideas….looking forward to seeing your sweet Dixie 💞
We used to have a Krispy Kreme in Milford, CT. I miss them. Now I have to go to Mohegan Sun if I want one. I used to have a big 4th of July picnic every year. I used to stock up on ribs, Hummels hot dogs, and hamburgers when they went on sale. I used to make my grandmother's Italian potato salad, garden salad and buffalo wings. Everyone else would bring traditional potato salad, pasta salad, etc. I would get watermelon for dessert if it was on sale. People would bring desserts.
I recently decided not to purchase bottled salad dressing and make my own. I’m sure I’m saving a little money but also controlling the use of additives.
The volumes in salad dressing bottles plus the cost are going up drastically. Look at the ingredient lists on your favorite bottled salad dressing and salad dressing seasoning mixes. Then compare them to the ingredient lists of the recipies you find. I'm finding that the newer the recipies for both salad dressings and salads (potato, carrot, coleslaw, and the more) use a taste delectable number of ingredients but also an increasing number of expensive ingredients. I can assure you that the home cooks of the 1960's were not using upper-end chef and upper end restaurant recipies for the most part. The medium and lower priced dressings in the grocery store dint either. And, you can be assured that the regular grocery store, deli case salads aren't using top-end ingredients in quantity either; they may not be using the cheapest of ingredients, but they aren't using the most expensive either. Of course, you can perk the flavors with 0lemtynof the best ingredients but, you can get very nice and edible food with lesser ingredients.
I almost used dried Basil. Heard the crunch of the Basil when you cut it. It was music to my ears!!!! Lol Now I’m trying to grow Basil Look what you and Paul started!!!!! Thank you both❤️❤️❤️❤️
We have a sweet and generous man helping us build a retaining wall. My husband wanted to do a bbq steak dinner for him but he requested Casper hot dogs instead. They are in the freezer waiting for the big day. I have potato almost ready in the garden so I’ll make potato salad and corn on the cob. I just might make your double chocolate trifle for dessert. Those salads you made look yummy as well. Gonna give them a try as well. Blessings 😘
Krispy Kreme are THE BEST. Sam says it better, but he is SO RIGHT ON!!! 😂 We treat ourselves every once in awhile. Thank you Sam. You have a nice day too. 😂
We make a dump cake kind of like that trifle. We layer the cake, then pudding, whipped cream, crushed butterfingers or oreos, then layer again. It's our son's favorite dessert. Ya'll know how to have a party ❤ You have a lovely family! We all chip in when we have a family meal. We usually provide the meat and our kids bring sides. Sometimes our son our SIL will smoke the meat for the meal. My DIL makes the best cinnamon rolls and our daughter is the dessert queen. We love to do brunch in the winter because we all love bfast foods. Unfortunately, we don't have brothers, sisters, cousins but we do have four kids, spouses and two grands and we love to gather together.
That antipasto pasta salad looks delicious, easy and versatile. The last pasta salad we got from the deli was fairly good, but a lot of mayo and tart for my taste and expensive. Much healthier to make from scratch. The corn salad looks great too. The trifle looks delicious too and I was thinking that some canned cherry pie filling would be good layered in there too. Your brother is a hoot!! Haven't had a gathering for a while, but when we did/do we usually do potluck and keep it simple. Thank you!
This was a great video! I just love all your creative ideas. Also, I was so pleased to see how you were so gracious to your guest who did not eat meat. You guys have a wonderful channel and I always look forward to your newest video!
My brothers were the exact same opposites! Thank you for sharing them....Sam makes me smile every time and brings back sweet memories. We're vegetarians so we serve veggie kabobs, baked beans, and several desserts. Guests are welcome to bring anything they prefer for the grill. I agree with Sam, KK doughnuts are yummy! 💜
Emma, have you thought of buying a used bread machine? I bought mine at a thrift store for 10.00. Best investment ever. I buy the ingredients in bulk and make a loaf for 25 cents! Also, have you thought about making your own Riccota cheese?? I do and what a taste difference.all you need is whole milk, half and half and white vinegar. Homemade is the best. You can always freeze the milks, defrost and whip up your cheese. My container garden is thriving. I’ve got one jalapeño pepper and several tomatoes coming up. I’m so excited. Thank you both for all your support and encouragement. I love you both. I look forward to all your videos. You make a difference in my life. Thank you🌻
During the summer, when we have the family over for a bbq, my husband will bbq a few Tri-Tip steaks or a brisket. I make homemade ice cream. I have 4 children, three girls and a boy. One brings an appetizer. Another brings the drinks, and the other two kids bring sides. Where we live, it gets really hot, like 115 hot. We have a pool and swim. Play a game of volleyball and enjoy wonderful food with amazing company.
To keep our costs low for summer barbeques, I serve only one meat, a side of homemade mac or potato salad, baked beans and we always let someone bring the dessert or another side since they always ask us what can they bring. We do the same when invited to another's home as it does take the burden off of the host. We always end up with lots of food! That chocolate trifle looks so good!!!
Oh your gonna laugh at this one. I saw your new video coming up. But said to myself why is she on on a Monday? I am retired also. So you know this must happen. Not knowing what day it is! Oh wow it is Tuesday ! If I don't have a Dr. Appt. I'm all screwed up! Now since it is Tuesday, I'm going to watch your video. Let's hope things improve by friday!❤
My favorite salad/dip for cook outs is a corn and black bean salsa/salad hybrid. It's frozen or fresh corn, chopped cherry tomatoes, a can of rotel tomatoes, cilantro, black beans, lime juice and seasonings to taste. Can enjoy as a salad or dipped with tortilla chips. It's so delicious. But, I will say a garden fresh tomato sliced with a bit of salt and pepper is nothing to scoff at either. It's my favorite part of the summer garden. We also enjoy cucumber salads with either dill and sour cream or a light vinegar sort of dressing. The other day we did cucumbers, vinegar, onion, basil and cilantro to make a sort of Asian cucumber salad. The possibilities are endless in the summer time. As for other cookout sides we tend to make, homemade baked beans, smoked pork butt or smoked brisket or sausage, potato salad, cole slaw and some sort of watermelon or other seasonal fruit. Pasta salads are made on occasion as well.
SAM!!! So funny! Salads are much, much cheaper to make at home. Corn and basil go very well together too. The trifle looked superb! I'm a chocolate lover! 😉 Your brother holding Dixie was sweet. See you folks on Friday!
I make crock pot pulled pork and supplement with hot dogs and hamburgers, homemade potato, macaroni salads, homemade slaw, corn on the cob, watermelon. My guests bring deserts! YUM!!
😅 I love it- “ pick it up, look at it and put it back down “ I completely agree with you Our BBQ:: we make bbq pork steaks and everyone else brings side dishes and desserts. We all bring our own drinks and lawn chairs. Simple and fun
I made a chicken salad sandwich, a salad of watercress with green jello on top and a dollop of Mayo on top of that, a side of pickled beets, deviled eggs. For dessert, a scoop of Neapolitan ice cream.
Loved all your salads and your chocolate trifle is outstanding...I too have a brother who has such a big generous heart and always brings desserts (generously, but he is not at all frugal too ) to our family gatherings. I prep and make 2 meats and many salads for our bbqs and Bro brings the sweets. Your family is so lovely many blessings and take care 💙
Yes, homemade salads are healthier and taste delicious. Same with desserts.... I make a trifle with homemade angel food cake or pound cake and layers of strawberries and blueberries and whipped cream. A usual casual dinner when family or friends are over for dinner can be barbecue some meat and a big salad bowl of lettuce/spinach, accompanied with small bowls of "salad bar fixings" ( onions, peppers, celery, cucumbers, different olives, tomatoes, avocado, pumpkin seeds, cheese, etc) Sides can easily be made like pasta, rice, corn or things in the freezer depending on how big a crowd is over. Our pantry and freezers are always well stocked....a quick casserole can even be thrown together. Instapot and Slow cooker and Barbecue help keep the OVEN OFF during summer. Thanks for sharing your family fun! Loved ❤️ seeing your family photo on Instagram!
You are a lot like your brother, Sam - vivacious and cheerful. Love it! Our family barbecues are rather prosaic. Because I am usually wiped out from cleaning the house, my husband does the grilling and we just buy the frozen hamburger patties and kosher hot dogs from Walmart. I add a fruit salad using canned fruit and vanilla pudding, and sometimes whip up my grandma's potato salad recipe the day before. Add chips from Aldi and we're good. We make our own iced tea and if anyone coming wants soda, they bring their own. Not sure if that's all that frugal, but it saves energy and makes my day more pleasant. Oh, and a long time ago I wrote an article for my high school newspaper that was a compilation of advice from classmates who had gone on to college. When asked to list some necessities every college freshman should bring from home, one young man replied, "A toothbrush, a good pair of walking shoes, and a box of Krispy Kreme donuts." He wasn't wrong!
It's Actually Red Bermuda Onion, The Basil cut is called, A Chiffonade. Your Brother Sam is a riot, we only got Dunkin Donuts in Ga. three years ago, I have never been to a BBQ...
I say always the same...YOU are my favourites on TH-cam ❤. I have so much fun and learn so much. I have two brothers, too, and they are so different like yours. To your question: we are a big family and when we stay together for a barbeque evereybody makes some dishes. In summertime we never use mayo in dressings, but homemade apple cider vinegar and olive oil with some mustard and lots of herbs from the garden. "Have a good day" ❤
Since I just retired so your recipe helps me a lot. I bought plastic tv to batch cook so when I don't feel like cooking I pull one out had have dinner. This I am planting a garden in containers and cannot or freeze the vegetables. This winter will be delicious
Sometimes we will have burgers and hot dogs, but honestly I find it so much easier to take a pork shoulder on sale and cook and shred it. We make BBQ pork sandwiches with lots of sides.
I'm vegetarian, too, so I grill/barbeque vegetarian burgers, sausages and hot dogs. I'm likely to serve potato salad or macaroni salad. I'm likely to slice up a platter of fruit, with a dollop of vanilla yogurt on top of each piece. For dessert, I'll think of something simple and creamy, like use cream or frozen yogurt.
When the first Krispy Kreme came to the Dallas area we drove by the area and decided to sit in the loooong drive through line. They couldn’t believe when we got to the speaker we ordered 2 donuts! Yep 2!!! Everyone else was ordering by dozens!!! 😂😂they were very good!!!
Hi Emmy and Paul. Those salads look so good. Thanks for sharing some of your post holiday festivities with us. Glad you are feeling better. I especially appreciated the info on the basil. We are growing that for the first time this year and learned from your video. I can already see where maybe we made a mistake ... it was potted in a regular clay pot instead of the bigger plastic buckets I saw your plant in. Hopefully, the smaller pot will still allow the plant to grow big. We have planted several new items this year so we are learning as we go. Enjoy your week.
Karen Schutte: No worries about growing basil in a clay pot. We did that the first time we planted basil and I harvested quite a bit from it,then I let it air dry out on t-towels,the ones alot of people dry dishes with because they are lint free,after it is dry,it can easily be crumbled up and kept in a spice container,small plastic containers,or zip loc bags,I use my home grown dried in my homemade pasta sauce,also if you have an over abundance of leave say like 2 cups worth a person can make basil pesto in a blender or food processor streaming in a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil! I love fresh and dried home grown basil,it is the best in flavor! May you have success!
Lovely family . When meat was cheaper I usually served up cold roast meat like lamb, beef or chicken . My favourite salad is potato salad but European style ( Polish background) made with mayo, eggs, potato and peas . Another one is cucumber salad made with a sour cream dressing . A cheap one is pasta, mayo and cut up celery . With prices the way they are here now in Australia I think it will be just barbecue chickens . Lettuce was $9.00 aud in a supermarket and capsicum no better . Major reviews will be needed . Thankfully canned beetroot and dill pickles are ok . Keep the gardening and dishes coming . You both are an inspiration .
Krispy Kreme is available at one of our gas stations and there is a restaurant type store that is in Erie PA. You can watch them cook in the hot oil and if the light is on used to be free donut for everyone, nice and warm.
We have hamburgers & hotdogs. Homemade macaroni salad & coleslaw. Everyone brings the condiments, buns, chips, etc. Love the intro. My basil is growing so well
Krispy Kreme s are good, but if you ever get to Evansville IN or Newburgh IN, you MUST try doughnuts at Donut Bank! Good enough to plan your summer vacation to visit there. Your trifle looks yummy! I am guessing the whipped creme disintegrates pretty quickly, so maybe not the best dessert to make many hours or days before serving?
I LOVE these recipes. They look so refreshing and use up all the great veggies you have on hand. I bet both were a big hit. Today I moved my toaster oven to the porch outside. I'm serious about not heating the house with the oven. That means tons of fresh stuff and careful staging and planning to fill the oven or stove on the rare days I use it. Thanks so much!
That means you're really cooking! When you make a mess!😁 I think the recipes looked great! I will have to try that trifle. Have a great weekend! We don't really have people over, but I like to make a cold salmon salad that is delicious.
Your antipasto salad looks delicious! I live in Louisiana so outdoor cooking is a must...even in winter months. I focus my meal on one meat(usually what's on sale), muffuletta pasta salad, corn or fresh green beans and a shortcake or coffee cake.
Every 4th of July we have a huge party. We grill burgers, brats, chicken, and shrimp. We also make a ton of side dishes. People also bring side dishes and drinks. We have a big fireworks display and party too late into the night. It brings family and friends together.
We always made a big pan of baked beans using a name brand or a store brand of beans and added ketchup, dry mustard, Ken's country French salad dressing and honey. We refrigerated it over night and then baked it for a few minutes before the meal. That along with some red potato salad and chicken made for a very filling and delicious meal!
my favourite money saving add in to pasta salad is cucumber! my grocery store has cucumber for $1 and when chopped up it adds a ton of volume (and more good crunch!)
In a recent video you mentioned buying a different brand of pasta if on sale (instead of your loyal brand that has gotten more expensive). I thought of you when at my local Kroger this week! They had $2 bags of pasta on clearance for 50 cents....you bet I stocked up!!
Great video thanks. I love pasta salads that are homemade too. Instead of the oil to stop the pasta from sticking I use some of the salad dressing that I'll be using in the salad, It keeps the pasta separated and saves from using that extra tbsp of oil.
I agree with your brother. I'm from the south and Krispy Kreme is King here. When they have fresh donuts coming out of the oven they turn a light on their sign so you know to come in for the freshest hot donuts. And all these years I never knew there was such a thing as a triffle bowl🙊 Honesty I don't believe I've ever had triffle! I need to change that this week!!
Favorite summer meals for extended family (usually my kids' birthday party - we do one party) bbq chicken, America's test kitchen potato salad, broccoli salad, chick fil a copycat carrot salad. Of course all from scratch.
I really love your videos, because they always get me back on track with frugality. but mainly because you are so motivating, and you put your message through in such a kind way....
Oh thank you! So kind!
You are a blessing to all of us. And you are blessed to still have so many of your family members with you. We have always lived a frugal lifestyle but are planning to retire soon. We are having to learn even more frugal ways. Will have been married 40 years in December. Thanks for all you do for others!
40 years how absolutely wonderful!!
A few years ago, I did an "international hot dog bar". I arranged French toppings, Mexican toppings, German toppings, and of course, good old all American toppings. Everyone fixed their own dog and sides, It was very successful! I've also done a baked potato bar for my son's wedding with different toppings like stroganoff, shrimp etouffee, etc.
Sounds so fun! Thanks for sharing!
We’re vegetarian, so we serve mock burgers and mock hot dogs. If they want meat they bring their own. I usually make potato salad, baked beans, fruit salad and chips.
What brand of mock hotdogs are good?
Sounds great!
They should put your brother in a Krispy Kreme commercial!!! He's the best! That homemade Italian fried dough looks delicious!!! Thank you so much for sharing your family with us! This was a fun video. And I learned something too! I haven't had a BBQ but when I have people over in the Summer I make a spinach dip.
Oh my gosh I always make that too! This time I added artichokes to it! So good!
I love the butterfly you captured on your flowers,that was so cool! You have the most relaxing introductions to your videos! Love it,thank you Emmy!
Thanks so much Lisa 😊
Krispy Kreme are the best. There’s one about 20 mins from my house. Tell your brother thank you for his service!
Will do!! Thank you!
Loved "Chocolate paradise"!
LOL!!
Thanks for including us in your family barbeque! You have a lovely family! I am sure they are always eager to try your delicious recipes. Everything looked delicious and the salads looked super fresh! Pulled pork shoulder / butt is a great, frugal meat. I have gotten pork shoulder as cheap as 99 cents a pound. You can cook it in the crockpot or smoker (using a smoker is my recommendation, because it gives it a nice bark). Homemade coleslaw, baked beans, potato salad, 3 bean salad, and watermelon are great sides. Serve with some sun tea or water with lemon slices. You will never see me serving soda, because we just don't drink it, and usually anyone that prefers Coke, Dr. Pepper, etc. usually supplies their own. I think in addition to preparing the menu, it is also important to prepare your home for guests coming over - make sure you have a clean bathroom, your sitting area and table are clean and inviting. Maybe even have a game or two on hand for guests to play! Oh, and my last suggestion is to have a day off after your party is scheduled - for instance, schedule the party on a Saturday and have Sunday to clean up the house before starting your work week.
Some great tips Amy! Thank you for sharing!
I giggle when your brother is on the stage!!
Isn't he the best LOL!
Your brother is a hoot!
LOL! Thanks Gwen!
I agree, they are purple onions!😉
Right!?
My dear sister, Dixie, went to heaven a few weeks ago…..family is everything…..hug them, love them….it was a beautiful family get together…..thanks for sharing….
Oh no Carolyn I am so so very sorry! My heart aches for you! Please know we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers!
@@FrugalMoneySaver ….thank you for your kind words…..please know I wasn’t looking for anything by sharing my loss….your family get together touched my heart at a very vulnerable time…..thanks to you & Paul for all your helpful ideas….looking forward to seeing your sweet Dixie 💞
Your brother Sam is so passionate!
About everything LOL!!!
We used to have a Krispy Kreme in Milford, CT. I miss them. Now I have to go to Mohegan Sun if I want one. I used to have a big 4th of July picnic every year. I used to stock up on ribs, Hummels hot dogs, and hamburgers when they went on sale. I used to make my grandmother's Italian potato salad, garden salad and buffalo wings. Everyone else would bring traditional potato salad, pasta salad, etc. I would get watermelon for dessert if it was on sale. People would bring desserts.
Sounds like a wonderful time!
I recently decided not to purchase bottled salad dressing and make my own. I’m sure I’m saving a little money but also controlling the use of additives.
Great idea!
The volumes in salad dressing bottles plus the cost are going up drastically. Look at the ingredient lists on your favorite bottled salad dressing and salad dressing seasoning mixes. Then compare them to the ingredient lists of the recipies you find. I'm finding that the newer the recipies for both salad dressings and salads (potato, carrot, coleslaw, and the more) use a taste delectable number of ingredients but also an increasing number of expensive ingredients. I can assure you that the home cooks of the 1960's were not using upper-end chef and upper end restaurant recipies for the most part. The medium and lower priced dressings in the grocery store dint either. And, you can be assured that the regular grocery store, deli case salads aren't using top-end ingredients in quantity either; they may not be using the cheapest of ingredients, but they aren't using the most expensive either. Of course, you can perk the flavors with 0lemtynof the best ingredients but, you can get very nice and edible food with lesser ingredients.
I haven't bought salad dressing in about 20 years - there's no turning back!
From East TM......yes Krispy
Kreme. Nothing better!🍩
I almost used dried Basil.
Heard the crunch of the Basil when you cut it.
It was music to my ears!!!! Lol
Now I’m trying to grow Basil
Look what you and Paul started!!!!!
Thank you both❤️❤️❤️❤️
YAY Dana! That's wonderful!
Your red square bowl was the exact type of bowl my mom had when I was a kid. Love it. Good memories.
It's a super cute bowl!
Your brother is a wise man, Krispy Kreme doughnuts are the best. From a Southerner
LOL! Love that!
The best way to eat Krispy Kreme is when the "hot" sign is on and you get them freshly made. They melt in your mouth.
YUM!!!
Emmy: you are so blessed to have family living....Blessings from Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)
Yes, we are very blessed!
Your whole family is a delight!
Thanks so much!
We have a sweet and generous man helping us build a retaining wall. My husband wanted to do a bbq steak dinner for him but he requested Casper hot dogs instead. They are in the freezer waiting for the big day. I have potato almost ready in the garden so I’ll make potato salad and corn on the cob. I just might make your double chocolate trifle for dessert. Those salads you made look yummy as well. Gonna give them a try as well. Blessings 😘
Sounds like a lovely meal!
Thank your brother for his service!!!
I sure will! Thank you!
I agree with your brother: yep, Krispy Kreme are the best.
Krispy Kreme are THE BEST. Sam says it better, but he is SO RIGHT ON!!! 😂 We treat ourselves every once in awhile. Thank you Sam. You have a nice day too. 😂
LOL!!! Thank you!
I love your family. You are blessed. ❤️❤️
Yes, thank God!
We make a dump cake kind of like that trifle. We layer the cake, then pudding, whipped cream, crushed butterfingers or oreos, then layer again. It's our son's favorite dessert.
Ya'll know how to have a party ❤ You have a lovely family!
We all chip in when we have a family meal. We usually provide the meat and our kids bring sides. Sometimes our son our SIL will smoke the meat for the meal. My DIL makes the best cinnamon rolls and our daughter is the dessert queen. We love to do brunch in the winter because we all love bfast foods. Unfortunately, we don't have brothers, sisters, cousins but we do have four kids, spouses and two grands and we love to gather together.
Sounds wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
If my cake doesn't turn out it becomes a pudfing
That antipasto pasta salad looks delicious, easy and versatile. The last pasta salad we got from the deli was fairly good, but a lot of mayo and tart for my taste and expensive. Much healthier to make from scratch. The corn salad looks great too. The trifle looks delicious too and I was thinking that some canned cherry pie filling would be good layered in there too. Your brother is a hoot!! Haven't had a gathering for a while, but when we did/do we usually do potluck and keep it simple. Thank you!
Thanks so much for watching Linda!
I was thinking the same thing about adding canned cherry pie filling which would have made it a black forest trifle.
This was a great video! I just love all your creative ideas. Also, I was so pleased to see how you were so gracious to your guest who did not eat meat. You guys have a wonderful channel and I always look forward to your newest video!
Thank you so much Marilyn!
You could add your basil to the pasta salad. It would be delicious.
Thank You for letting us in on your family get together. Such delightful people.
As usual your video had me smiling and feeling included. xx
YAY! That's our hope!
My brothers were the exact same opposites! Thank you for sharing them....Sam makes me smile every time and brings back sweet memories. We're vegetarians so we serve veggie kabobs, baked beans, and several desserts. Guests are welcome to bring anything they prefer for the grill. I agree with Sam, KK doughnuts are yummy! 💜
Thanks so much!
thanks Emmy. I now know where I have gone wrong with my basil. again great video
Thanks Samantha!
Emma, have you thought of buying a used bread machine?
I bought mine at a thrift store for 10.00. Best investment ever. I buy the ingredients in bulk and make a loaf for 25 cents!
Also, have you thought about making your own Riccota cheese??
I do and what a taste difference.all you need is whole milk, half and half and white vinegar.
Homemade is the best. You can always freeze the milks, defrost and whip up your cheese.
My container garden is thriving. I’ve got one jalapeño pepper and several tomatoes coming up. I’m so excited. Thank you both for all your support and encouragement. I love you both. I look forward to all your videos. You make a difference in my life. Thank you🌻
Such a delightful comment! Thank you! I had a bread machine but didn't care for it honestly. Gave it to a friend!
During the summer, when we have the family over for a bbq, my husband will bbq a few Tri-Tip steaks or a brisket. I make homemade ice cream. I have 4 children, three girls and a boy. One brings an appetizer. Another brings the drinks, and the other two kids bring sides. Where we live, it gets really hot, like 115 hot. We have a pool and swim. Play a game of volleyball and enjoy wonderful food with amazing company.
Sounds like an absolutely perfect summer gathering!
To keep our costs low for summer barbeques, I serve only one meat, a side of homemade mac or potato salad, baked beans and we always let someone bring the dessert or another side since they always ask us what can they bring. We do the same when invited to another's home as it does take the burden off of the host. We always end up with lots of food! That chocolate trifle looks so good!!!
Yes, everyone is so generous at our gatherings as well!
Oh your gonna laugh at this one. I saw your new video coming up. But said to myself why is she on on a Monday? I am retired also. So you know this must happen. Not knowing what day it is! Oh wow it is Tuesday ! If I don't have a Dr. Appt. I'm all screwed up! Now since it is Tuesday, I'm going to watch your video. Let's hope things improve by friday!❤
LOL! Thanks for being here Patricia!
PINK FLAMINGOS! YOU'RE AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THOSE THINGS! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn
One of my brothers gave them to me LOL!
My favorite salad/dip for cook outs is a corn and black bean salsa/salad hybrid. It's frozen or fresh corn, chopped cherry tomatoes, a can of rotel tomatoes, cilantro, black beans, lime juice and seasonings to taste. Can enjoy as a salad or dipped with tortilla chips. It's so delicious. But, I will say a garden fresh tomato sliced with a bit of salt and pepper is nothing to scoff at either. It's my favorite part of the summer garden. We also enjoy cucumber salads with either dill and sour cream or a light vinegar sort of dressing. The other day we did cucumbers, vinegar, onion, basil and cilantro to make a sort of Asian cucumber salad. The possibilities are endless in the summer time. As for other cookout sides we tend to make, homemade baked beans, smoked pork butt or smoked brisket or sausage, potato salad, cole slaw and some sort of watermelon or other seasonal fruit. Pasta salads are made on occasion as well.
Sounds so good! Thanks!
Gonna try and make this recipe, I have all those ingredients on hand and they are all my favorites!! Thanks!!
Amen Sam! Nothing like Krispy Kreme! I’m from NC though😊
So good!
SAM!!! So funny! Salads are much, much cheaper to make at home. Corn and basil go very well together too. The trifle looked superb! I'm a chocolate lover! 😉 Your brother holding Dixie was sweet. See you folks on Friday!
Oh thanks Chris! Sam is fun!
I make crock pot pulled pork and supplement with hot dogs and hamburgers, homemade potato, macaroni salads, homemade slaw, corn on the cob, watermelon. My guests bring deserts! YUM!!
Sounds perfect Laura!
😅 I love it- “ pick it up, look at it and put it back down “
I completely agree with you
Our BBQ:: we make bbq pork steaks and everyone else brings side dishes and desserts. We all bring our own drinks and lawn chairs. Simple and fun
Simple and fun is the absolute best!
Everything looks delish…..I make string bean and tomato salad with purple onion olive oil salt and pepper 😋😊❤️
Sounds great!
I made a chicken salad sandwich, a salad of watercress with green jello on top and a dollop of Mayo on top of that, a side of pickled beets, deviled eggs. For dessert, a scoop of Neapolitan ice cream.
Perfection!
Your brother is absolutely right…. Krispy Kreme donuts are the best 🍩
Yes they are!
Loved all your salads and your chocolate trifle is outstanding...I too have a brother who has such a big generous heart and always brings desserts (generously, but he is not at all frugal too ) to our family gatherings. I prep and make 2 meats and many salads for our bbqs and Bro brings the sweets. Your family is so lovely many blessings and take care 💙
Thanks so very much Hilda! Many blessings back!
The best part is the left overs!👍
Oh yes!
Yes, homemade salads are healthier and taste delicious.
Same with desserts....
I make a trifle with homemade angel food cake or pound cake and layers of strawberries and blueberries and whipped cream.
A usual casual dinner when family or friends are over for dinner can be barbecue some meat and a big salad bowl of lettuce/spinach, accompanied with small bowls of "salad bar fixings" ( onions, peppers, celery, cucumbers, different olives, tomatoes, avocado, pumpkin seeds, cheese, etc)
Sides can easily be made like pasta, rice, corn or things in the freezer depending on how big a crowd is over. Our pantry and freezers are always well stocked....a quick casserole can even be thrown together. Instapot and Slow cooker and
Barbecue help keep the OVEN OFF during summer.
Thanks for sharing your family fun! Loved ❤️ seeing your family photo on Instagram!
Thanks so much Sheryl! Your menus sounds wonderful!
You are a lot like your brother, Sam - vivacious and cheerful. Love it! Our family barbecues are rather prosaic. Because I am usually wiped out from cleaning the house, my husband does the grilling and we just buy the frozen hamburger patties and kosher hot dogs from Walmart. I add a fruit salad using canned fruit and vanilla pudding, and sometimes whip up my grandma's potato salad recipe the day before. Add chips from Aldi and we're good. We make our own iced tea and if anyone coming wants soda, they bring their own. Not sure if that's all that frugal, but it saves energy and makes my day more pleasant. Oh, and a long time ago I wrote an article for my high school newspaper that was a compilation of advice from classmates who had gone on to college. When asked to list some necessities every college freshman should bring from home, one young man replied, "A toothbrush, a good pair of walking shoes, and a box of Krispy Kreme donuts." He wasn't wrong!
LOL! Love that Kathleen! Thanks for the laugh!
I am in the South and your brother is right, KrispyKreme donuts are the best!
They were so good!
Next time if you run out of cream for your trifle.....use some of your frozen berries around the edge. 🙂
I sure could of done that!
It's Actually Red Bermuda Onion, The Basil cut is called, A Chiffonade. Your Brother Sam is a riot, we only got Dunkin Donuts in Ga. three years ago, I have never been to a BBQ...
LOL Kate! That he is!
I always make my own salads. Potato salad, coleslaw, Greek salad, tabbouleh salad, garbanzo bean salad, etc. I prefer the salads more than the meats.
Yes! The sides are so delicious!
I say always the same...YOU are my favourites on TH-cam ❤. I have so much fun and learn so much. I have two brothers, too, and they are so different like yours. To your question: we are a big family and when we stay together for a barbeque evereybody makes some dishes. In summertime we never use mayo in dressings, but homemade apple cider vinegar and olive oil with some mustard and lots of herbs from the garden. "Have a good day" ❤
Oh mustard in a salad sounds wonderful! That is a great tip! Thank you!
Since I just retired so your recipe helps me a lot. I bought plastic tv to batch cook so when I don't feel like cooking I pull one out had have dinner. This I am planting a garden in containers and cannot or freeze the vegetables. This winter will be delicious
Yes! Wonderful idea
Just love getting a little glimpse into your family ! And as always love your tips recipes etc. Blessings to you
Thanks so much Gina!
Love your videos, you are always so warm and upbeat, and the recipes are delicious! Thank you !
Thanks so much!
Sometimes we will have burgers and hot dogs, but honestly I find it so much easier to take a pork shoulder on sale and cook and shred it. We make BBQ pork sandwiches with lots of sides.
Sounds great Heather!
Sam, thank you for your service!!
I will tell him!
I'm vegetarian, too, so I grill/barbeque vegetarian burgers, sausages and hot dogs. I'm likely to serve potato salad or macaroni salad. I'm likely to slice up a platter of fruit, with a dollop of vanilla yogurt on top of each piece. For dessert, I'll think of something simple and creamy, like use cream or frozen yogurt.
Yum! Great menu!
Fort Stewart! My brother in law is stationed there now! Definitely agree- Krispy Kreme are the best donuts on this planet! 😂
Yes, Sam was there for awhile!
Your family looks amazing 🤩🤩🤩
Thank you!!
When the first Krispy Kreme came to the Dallas area we drove by the area and decided to sit in the loooong drive through line. They couldn’t believe when we got to the speaker we ordered 2 donuts! Yep 2!!! Everyone else was ordering by dozens!!! 😂😂they were very good!!!
YAY! Love that!!
Hi Emmy and Paul. Those salads look so good. Thanks for sharing some of your post holiday festivities with us. Glad you are feeling better. I especially appreciated the info on the basil. We are growing that for the first time this year and learned from your video. I can already see where maybe we made a mistake ... it was potted in a regular clay pot instead of the bigger plastic buckets I saw your plant in. Hopefully, the smaller pot will still allow the plant to grow big. We have planted several new items this year so we are learning as we go. Enjoy your week.
We really all learn as we go! So happy the video was helpful!
Karen Schutte: No worries about growing basil in a clay pot. We did that the first time we planted basil and I harvested quite a bit from it,then I let it air dry out on t-towels,the ones alot of people dry dishes with because they are lint free,after it is dry,it can easily be crumbled up and kept in a spice container,small plastic containers,or zip loc bags,I use my home grown dried in my homemade pasta sauce,also if you have an over abundance of leave say like 2 cups worth a person can make basil pesto in a blender or food processor streaming in a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil! I love fresh and dried home grown basil,it is the best in flavor! May you have success!
Lovely family . When meat was cheaper I usually served up cold roast meat like lamb, beef or chicken . My favourite salad is potato salad but European style ( Polish background) made with mayo, eggs, potato and peas . Another one is cucumber salad made with a sour cream dressing . A cheap one is pasta, mayo and cut up celery . With prices the way they are here now in Australia I think it will be just barbecue chickens . Lettuce was $9.00 aud in a supermarket and capsicum no better . Major reviews will be needed . Thankfully canned beetroot and dill pickles are ok . Keep the gardening and dishes coming . You both are an inspiration .
Oh my gosh Mary $9!!! YIKES!
Absolutely true and one main chain of supermarkets $12.00 no joke and capsicums $14.99 . I am not exaggerating .
Krispy Kreme is available at one of our gas stations and there is a restaurant type store that is in Erie PA. You can watch them cook in the hot oil and if the light is on used to be free donut for everyone, nice and warm.
Oh yum!
We have hamburgers & hotdogs. Homemade macaroni salad & coleslaw. Everyone brings the condiments, buns, chips, etc.
Love the intro. My basil is growing so well
YAY! Thanks for being here Cat!
Krispy Kreme s are good, but if you ever get to Evansville IN or Newburgh IN, you MUST try doughnuts at Donut Bank! Good enough to plan your summer vacation to visit there. Your trifle looks yummy! I am guessing the whipped creme disintegrates pretty quickly, so maybe not the best dessert to make many hours or days before serving?
Rise and Roll donuts in Northern Indiana💕they call them Amish crack donuts because they are addictive and made by the Amish community 😂
No the whipped cream held up beautifully even after 2 days!
@@FrugalMoneySaver wow! Thanks. I am amazed!
I LOVE these recipes. They look so refreshing and use up all the great veggies you have on hand. I bet both were a big hit. Today I moved my toaster oven to the porch outside. I'm serious about not heating the house with the oven. That means tons of fresh stuff and careful staging and planning to fill the oven or stove on the rare days I use it. Thanks so much!
Great idea! Keep the house cool!
That means you're really cooking!
When you make a mess!😁
I think the recipes looked great!
I will have to try that trifle.
Have a great weekend!
We don't really have people over, but
I like to make a cold salmon salad that is delicious.
You have a great weekend too! Thank you!
Basil is always nice to me, never to hard a workout keeping it healthy.
Very true!
Beautiful lovely family 😻💖, yummy food 😋
So kind, thank you!
Your antipasto salad looks delicious! I live in Louisiana so outdoor cooking is a must...even in winter months. I focus my meal on one meat(usually what's on sale), muffuletta pasta salad, corn or fresh green beans and a shortcake or coffee cake.
Sounds delicious! Thanks!
Every 4th of July we have a huge party.
We grill burgers, brats, chicken, and shrimp. We also make a ton of side dishes. People also bring side dishes and drinks.
We have a big fireworks display and party too late into the night.
It brings family and friends together.
Sounds like a wonderful time!
Love the family gatherings! Your recipes were awesome.
Thanks so much!
Love your brother’s hair! Our favorite local doughnuts are our Clark’s Doughnuts! Family made. 💙
Sounds great!
We love your videos!!! your brother is to funny! Nice family!
Thanks so very much!
We always make a pot of homemade baked beans, hot dogs and burgers.
YUM!
We always made a big pan of baked beans using a name brand or a store brand of beans and added ketchup, dry mustard, Ken's country French salad dressing and honey. We refrigerated it over night and then baked it for a few minutes before the meal. That along with some red potato salad and chicken made for a very filling and delicious meal!
Sounds perfect!
Your post memorial party looked so nice and relaxing.
Wonderful family time, that is what life is all about ❤️
It really is Lisa!
I make barbecue pork, baked beans and potato salad. Yum!
Oh yum!
my favourite money saving add in to pasta salad is cucumber! my grocery store has cucumber for $1 and when chopped up it adds a ton of volume (and more good crunch!)
Great tip!
As always; super inspiring ☺️🦋
Thank you!
A side we love......macaroni salad! (Our way😍)
Yum!
Krispy Cream’s are great! Do a recipe for the cinnamon balls! That sounds delicious
You mean the zeppolis?
Krispy Kreme - yes. I live in SC. My brother was at Ft. Stewart also. Love your videos.
Awesome! Thank you!
In a recent video you mentioned buying a different brand of pasta if on sale (instead of your loyal brand that has gotten more expensive). I thought of you when at my local Kroger this week! They had $2 bags of pasta on clearance for 50 cents....you bet I stocked up!!
That's a great deal!!
Great video thanks. I love pasta salads that are homemade too. Instead of the oil to stop the pasta from sticking I use some of the salad dressing that I'll be using in the salad, It keeps the pasta separated and saves from using that extra tbsp of oil.
True! Thanks!
I agree with your brother. I'm from the south and Krispy Kreme is King here.
When they have fresh donuts coming out of the oven they turn a light on their sign so you know to come in for the freshest hot donuts.
And all these years I never knew there was such a thing as a triffle bowl🙊 Honesty I don't believe I've ever had triffle! I need to change that this week!!
LOL! They are so good!!
I see who the new Krispy Kreme donut spokesman is!! Love the salads, Emmy and Paul. Thanks for sharing your sweet family!
Yes! Thank you LOL!
I’m with Sam! Kristy Kreme donuts are the best
I have bought my last tub of pre-made potato salad. Going forward, I will be making home-made potato salad.
It's very good!
We BBQ burgers & other people bring drinks, chips, salad or treats of their choice
So fun!
Favorite summer meals for extended family (usually my kids' birthday party - we do one party) bbq chicken, America's test kitchen potato salad, broccoli salad, chick fil a copycat carrot salad. Of course all from scratch.
Sounds wonderful!
Krispy Kreme’s are delicious. I grew up outside of Winston Salem home of Krispy Kreme. They are even better hot and fresh.
Sounds so good!
Love flamingos
Me too!
I’m off gluten and cows dairy feel great
I like using white balsamic vinegar for a salad like the corn salad
Yes! So good!