Comments on: Home alone for the holidays http://www.frugalvillage.com/2009/11/27/home-alone-for-the-holidays/ Frugal Living by Sara Noel Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:26:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Sara Noel http://www.frugalvillage.com/2009/11/27/home-alone-for-the-holidays/#comment-30256 Sara Noel Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:25:30 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.com/?p=2188#comment-30256 Lynne, I will work on more recipes for one. I know that can be a challenge. It's easy for someone that has a family to say make the larger servings and portion and freeze them into individual servings. Easier said than done. But I think casseroles, lasagna, soups, etc. would work out well. Many recipes are scalable, too. If you have a recipe that’s four servings and you want to make it two servings, divide the new serving size you want by the original serving size to get your conversion factor. Then multiply your conversion factor by each of your ingredients (for example: 2/4 .5, so multiply your ingredients by .5). For some recipes, you’ll need to use a conversion calculator. Lynne,
I will work on more recipes for one. I know that can be a challenge. It’s easy for someone that has a family to say make the larger servings and portion and freeze them into individual servings. Easier said than done. But I think casseroles, lasagna, soups, etc. would work out well.

Many recipes are scalable, too. If you have a recipe that’s four servings and you want to make it two servings, divide the new serving size you want by the original serving size to get your conversion factor. Then multiply your conversion factor by each of your ingredients (for example: 2/4 .5, so multiply your ingredients by .5). For some recipes, you’ll need to use a conversion calculator.

]]> By: Lynne http://www.frugalvillage.com/2009/11/27/home-alone-for-the-holidays/#comment-30233 Lynne Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:10:04 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.com/?p=2188#comment-30233 I am one of those who will be "Home Alone" The Creme Brulee French Tpast sounds great, how about more recipes for one. Lunch, Dinner, dessert, snacking whatever would be appreciated. I am one of those who will be “Home Alone” The Creme Brulee French Tpast sounds great, how about more recipes for one. Lunch, Dinner, dessert, snacking whatever would be appreciated.

]]> By: sandi http://www.frugalvillage.com/2009/11/27/home-alone-for-the-holidays/#comment-30229 sandi Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:41:45 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.com/?p=2188#comment-30229 i am single, and some of the most memorable holidays i have spent alone. i do whatever whim takes me. read the paper in bed, go for a long walk in the brisk cold, sit at the window and rediscover the birds, make whatever i want to eat, take a nap, and generally lounge around. i make a nice fire too. there is not a thing wrong with spending that one day by onesself. it is a great opportunity for reflection and rest. we all can use more of that. i am single, and some of the most memorable holidays i have spent alone. i do whatever whim takes me. read the paper in bed, go for a long walk in the brisk cold, sit at the window and rediscover the birds, make whatever i want to eat, take a nap, and generally lounge around. i make a nice fire too.

there is not a thing wrong with spending that one day by onesself. it is a great opportunity for reflection and rest. we all can use more of that.

]]> By: Stacey http://www.frugalvillage.com/2009/11/27/home-alone-for-the-holidays/#comment-30156 Stacey Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:34:01 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.com/?p=2188#comment-30156 I am here to tell you that Creme Brulee French Toast is UNBELIEVABLY GOOD! Oh man, reading this post makes me want some so bad!! Can't say I get around to making pancakes very often but I did try this Batter Blaster stuff over the weekend. A friend brought it over on Thanksgiving, wrapped in a wine-bottle gift bag! We made some over the weekend and I must say it was pretty good. Wonder if you could maybe add vanilla and stuff to it? Anyway. Happy Holidays to all. I am here to tell you that Creme Brulee French Toast is UNBELIEVABLY GOOD! Oh man, reading this post makes me want some so bad!!

Can’t say I get around to making pancakes very often but I did try this Batter Blaster stuff over the weekend. A friend brought it over on Thanksgiving, wrapped in a wine-bottle gift bag! We made some over the weekend and I must say it was pretty good. Wonder if you could maybe add vanilla and stuff to it?

Anyway. Happy Holidays to all.

]]> By: L http://www.frugalvillage.com/2009/11/27/home-alone-for-the-holidays/#comment-30045 L Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:39:51 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.com/?p=2188#comment-30045 I like the ideas for volunteering and inviting others who are also alone over. Even though you are alone, there are lots of other people in the same boat, why not round them up and celebrate? There are lots of older people in nursing homes who don't have family; I can't think of a better way to spend an "alone" holiday than to use it to brighten their day. .-= L´s last blog ..<a href="http://livingmyvocation.blogspot.com/2009/11/from-depths-of-woe-i-cry-to-thee.html" rel="nofollow">From Depths of Woe I Cry to Thee</a> =-. I like the ideas for volunteering and inviting others who are also alone over. Even though you are alone, there are lots of other people in the same boat, why not round them up and celebrate? There are lots of older people in nursing homes who don’t have family; I can’t think of a better way to spend an “alone” holiday than to use it to brighten their day.
.-= L´s last blog ..From Depths of Woe I Cry to Thee =-.

]]> By: Olivia Alaina http://www.frugalvillage.com/2009/11/27/home-alone-for-the-holidays/#comment-30030 Olivia Alaina Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:34:58 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.com/?p=2188#comment-30030 Christmas is no time to be alone but I guess some people don't have a choice. Merry Christmas to everyone. Christmas is no time to be alone but I guess some people don’t have a choice. Merry Christmas to everyone.

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