tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post4918672124598770725..comments2024-03-26T19:10:34.328-08:00Comments on The "Make Do" Homemaker: When Life Gives You Lemons...: Frugal Friday: Money Saving Weekly Recap (Times...uhh...some)Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"http://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-14089557716915759492021-10-31T09:50:00.423-08:002021-10-31T09:50:00.423-08:00Thanks!Thanks!susanbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04184844597778432860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-78243153043372821652021-10-28T13:43:14.836-08:002021-10-28T13:43:14.836-08:00The physical therapy place has been really good to...The physical therapy place has been really good to deal with when it comes to payment stuff. I have been keeping them updated on my deductible because I knew the MRI was going to take out a good portion of the deductible for the year, and I was right. Unfortunately, now I have 1700.00 just for the MRI I have to cough up and that isn't eligible for a payment plan (my insurance did cover 50% of the MRI, though, so I really shouldn't complain as 1700.00 is a heck of a lot better than 3400.00). The physical therapy place will probably work with me to figure out a payment plan for the other like 650.00 I'll owe them by next week (I have a doctor visit that cut into the deductible too, so cuts down on the bulk amount I'll owe PT before the deductible is met and my cost per visit goes down). But, yeah, I'm not sure how it is going to work out overall. I'll have to see how it all shakes out.<br /><br />With fish and chips recipes, I usually go for Alton Brown's recipe here<br /><br />https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/chips-and-fish-recipe-1906657<br /><br />But I switch out just club soda or sparkling water for the beer (we don't normally have beer around the house) and it comes out good. Of late, I have been just going the easy route and buying big boxes of Krusteaz Tempura Mix from Amazon and just figured out the ratios to make 1 cup of the dry mix into tempura batter at a time instead of going for a full box method like the instructions on the box give you. I really like the Krusteaz mix as it is easy (you only need cold/ice water to make it) and the seasoning ends up being pretty much perfect without you having to do anything :).Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-72924119539571313612021-10-28T12:53:52.429-08:002021-10-28T12:53:52.429-08:00Oh make vanilla extract with that rum.
You sure ...Oh make vanilla extract with that rum. <br />You sure keep busy. I love reading about your life.<br />I would love to see the Northern lights once in my life.<br />Hope everyone gets back to 100% well!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-87995744384182329712021-10-26T17:14:57.311-08:002021-10-26T17:14:57.311-08:00I've read about the Northern Lights all my lif...I've read about the Northern Lights all my life but I've never been far enough north at the right time of year! I did hear about the solar storm and watched some of the display on Youtube - one of these days!<br />I have watched the Somers in Alaska blog and boy - prices are crazy! Even though we complain down south - and prices are going up and up - you guys have it much tougher!<br /><br />I like my coffee - not a coke drinker - the combination of both sounds awful!<br /><br />You could always use some of the rum to make your own vanilla essence if you can get beans. About two years ago I made a batch using rum and another using vodka and I use one or the other for certain baking. I haven't seen Rum & Raisin ice cream in years! When I was a teenager one of my first jobs was scooping ice cream during the Summer and it was the year that Rum & Raisin first came out and was really, really popular! It took me months to get the smell out of my brain!!<br /><br />Hope your in-laws feel better soon. I had my flu shot last week and when the pharmacist checked my records she asked me if I felt like a pin cushion yet - in the past year I've had 2 Covid shots - 2 pneumonia shots and now 2 flu shots! Cover booster should be coming up in January! Oh well - I'm grateful that these things are available and down here - all free.<br /><br />Hope you have a good week.Margie from Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103835021764804099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-67446094228340577462021-10-26T12:37:08.374-08:002021-10-26T12:37:08.374-08:00I use rum to make homemade vanilla extract. Recip...I use rum to make homemade vanilla extract. Recipes say to use vodka but I find that using rum or burbon gives it a more mellow flavor. All I do is buy the vanilla seeds, but them open lengthwise to allow the vanilla to get at all the goodness, and put them in a jar of rum. The longer you steep, the better it tastes. I have some taht steeped for over a year. I have also given it away as gifts, in a fancy container. Vanilla is so expensive these days that this saves money and I never run out.Mablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13889546378268171918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-76344684282924428552021-10-26T04:20:25.589-08:002021-10-26T04:20:25.589-08:00I always enjoy reading your blog. Have you asked t...I always enjoy reading your blog. Have you asked the physical therapy place if you can do a payment plan? They have to know how expensive it is for those of us with high deductibles. I commend you for making your own fish and chips. It took me years to get up enough courage to bake and grill fish...I doubt I could ever fry them. Do you have a good recipe?susanbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04184844597778432860noreply@blogger.com