The Waffle That’ll Free You From Diners For Good

Waffle: the bread of life. I have a very simple waffle recipe I’d like to share, but first I’d like to give you the secret to waffles–never make one batch. Make ten. Twenty maybe. Waffles are the type of food you should have on hand all the time....

Take Out Series: Sushi 101

What do you do if you want to save money but you don’t want to get rid of your take-out lifestyle? Learn to make your own sushi. One of the biggest take-out items I missed when I moved to the woods and left unnecessary spending behind was takeout. When I lived...

Waste Not Want Not Series: Canning 101

Canning 101: Preserve the Harvest & Your Wallet Canning isn’t just for your grandmother anymore. Whether you’ve got a survivalist bunker or you’re a foodie crying because the last fresh blueberry dropped off the bush, canning is for you. Canning...

You Need to Get Connected! Twitter 101 for Teachers

Are you on Twitter yet?  If you’re a teacher, you should be. “No man is an island.”  Someone really great said that. Teaching often feels like one.   I have a saying, “If you’re more than two rooms past me, or farther than the bathroom, I...

Beans: The Magical Fruit

Beans, beans the magical fruit… Actually, they’re not a fruit, they’re a legume, but who cares? They taste good. You could buy beans for a buck or two a can, but they’d taste like the aluminum they’re canned in. You can do better. Make...

Friday Night Make Your Own Pizza Party

Pizza used to be the cheap old American takeout, but it’s not so cheap for my family anymore.  Everyone wants their own kind of pizza.   That’s why I do Make Your Own Pizza Night. If you’re enjoying the Broke Teacher recipe section so far,...