A while back I asked for prayer for my husband to be open to better budgeting, frugality and frugal meal planning/eating...PTL 🙌 he recently said he wanted to start implementing some of the frugal living ideas. 😂😊
I came to your channel for comfort, and as usual, I certainly got it! I lost my Mom yesterday, she died peacefully with me holding her hand until her very last heartbeat. I know you are a God-fearing couple and if you feel it in your heart, could you please say a prayer for me and my family? I absolutely love you and Paul. God bless!
Tracy, we are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom! We will most definitely keep you and your family in our prayers. What a total blessing that you were able to be with her. May God bless you all and grant you comfort and peace!
A couple years ago I was at H&R Block to get my tax refund. The lady handed it to me she said $200 and the guy in chair next to me laughed. Then she handed his check to him she said $2000 his girl friend said "let's go out and spend it". Later bout 5 pm I was at Dennys n saw them. He asked me if I had anything left. I said after I pay my bill $190 I said how bout u. He said hes broke that she spent it all on her friends...mostly plastic junk. Sad
Years ago my husband put a outside clothes line up for me. I loved hanging and watching them blow in the wind. My husband is gone now and so is the trees that held the line. Now lots of memories.
Emmy, I have to tell you what a great tip you have shared with me. I always bought a bunch of tomatoes, bananas, or a whole bag of onions. Until I saw you buying only what you thought you would use, I never just bought two or three of anything. And I had so much waste!! Thank you!
I love to hang my laundry too. I use to "help" my precious grandmother with this chore. We had some wonderful conversations doing this together. She did all her white laundry in a big pot on top of her stove and would stir with 1/2 of a broom stick. I still have that stick
Our canned tomatoes for the 15-16 oz ones are around $1 a can. .What great deals on the grocery haul. I’ve been using any extra monies for either my emergency fund or paying extra on my credit card. Since the interest on the credit cards is so high I lean more towards the credit cards.Lord willing I will be recovering from my second breast cancer surgery on Easter, so not sure what our menu will be, but the food is not the important part, so whatever we have will be just fine.
Our grandson is being dedicated on Easter Sunday. 💙 It will be such a joyful time. I actually have some ham in our freezer from Christmas that I will be using for our holiday meal. God Bless everyone!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
We have a full week of celebrating Christ's death, burial and resurrection. It startt tonight. Our church does a guided walk through of 10scenes depicting Christ's ladt week on earth. It's called Easter Alive. On Thursday our 6 grandkids come for a sleepover. Good Friday we tell the Easter story to them using resurrection eggs, color eggs and make bunny biscuits for brunch. Easter Sunday starts with a sunrise service at church, breakfast, regular services in the y snd an Easter cantata with choir and orchestra at night. It's a busy but wonderful week
Hi from Kansas City. Easter will be quiet at our house as both sons live 1200 miles away. I will be singing with the church choir on Friday evening and Sunday morning. We are having ham, cheesey potatoes, green been casserole, deviled eggs and cream puffs for Easter dinner. There will be leftovers so plan to make ham salad, have ham chef salads, ham and beans, you get the picture!😂 I will freeze some cooked ham if we get tired of eating it. Hope you have a blessed Holy Week.
Easter supper won't be typical: BBQ pork butt, slider rolls, corn casserole, broccoli casserole, deviled eggs and dessert. It's gonna be at Nonna's house (that's ME lol). Happy Easter! ✝️
I just hang them in the tub to drip dry on a rack, or just put a broom from the shower curtain to the back then hang on that. When they are done dripping you can hang them on your doorways. You can leave the windows open for an almost fresh smell, or try the porch if you have one. Done this at many rentals. Not going to pay for washer, and why pay for drying when God gives it to us for free??
I'm so glad you're feeling better Emmy 🙌🏽 Good for you all realizing the need to cut back on quantity, but not quality. I plan to start a container garden this year so a big Thank You to Paul for his tips. Have a great week and be Blessed!!!
When I lived in NY state duing covid I started watching your channel, I've since had to move and I really appreciate your commitment to balance your channel and personal life. I also appreciate you wanting to do QUALITY across every avenue of life over quantity. I'm looking forward to the weekly recaps on your adventures and frugal journey.
Here in the UK, it is traditional to have roast leg of lamb as a roast dinner and that is what we will be having on Easter Sunday at our Son's. It is always on special at the supermarkets over the Easter period so it is very popular as it is a very expensive meat normally. Have a wonderful Easter one and all from a sunny, but chilly England 🙂
Ham, Turkey, cheese potato casserole, home grown beans and corn. Homemade rolls. From scratch brownie cheesecake with hot fudge sauce. Peanut butter pie with hot fudge sauce and coconut macaroons. Have 11 for meal at Easter.
Blessings to you and Paul as we enter Holy Week. This video made me so hungry watching you make those yummy chicken wings! Easter was always hosted at our house. We always had a house full of family, food, laughter and love. I love to decorate and we always hosted a big egg hunt for the kids. Our two “boys” are married so we now head to our oldest son Brian’s house and our youngest son Dan and family also usually join us. We have 5 young grandchildren so we are so blessed to see the traditions passed down. We have four young granddaughters and a 3 year old grandson Tucker. My daughter in law does a marvelous job and her folks live close by. We all contribute. She will do a cheese and vegetable tray and we may have some shrimp cocktail to start. She will make a delicious ham and I will bring a side. This year I think I will bring the copy cat Boston Market Yellow squash casserole. It is made with boxed cornbread and cheese and so good with ham. Last year for dessert I brought a moist blueberry Bundt cake with a cream cheese frosting. This year I may make my cut out Bunny Cake. So easy and fun to decorate. Such a hit with the kids. I have a coconut Dolly Parton cake mix I can use. Happy Easter to you and your family. Thank you for all the hard work you and Paul do creating your useful, thoughtful videos. Hope you didn’t get any snow today during this storm. Rain here in RI.
I have been using the Pepprig sponges from Ikea for years. They only cost 99 cents for 3 and they can be washed in the dishwasher or washing machine. Use it for the entire kitchen and also use it for hand washing. The sponge has a fabric cover and you can throw it in the washing machine right after use. I really love it. The fabric is rough and can therefore also be used as a scouring pad, the wetter the softer, the drier the rougher.
I never throw out buttermilk because .buttermilk pancakes and buttermilk waffles are the very best and freeze well for cold winter breakfasts! Just pop in the toaster!
I work at a grocery store,we will have to work,its a full service kitchen and Walburgers,we are having a buffet so should be busy, I can't afford to eat with there price but sure happy we get free meal, will make a small meal for Easter supper,have a great day on Easter, Paul and Emmy 😊❤
We are gathering with family and smoking one of the free with points spiral ham halves. Everyone is bringing their favorite side dished. Baked pineapple is a must.
Have a wonderful blessed Easter 🙏🐰I will be making a ham and baked ravioli salad swet potatoes ect love doing the ham because with the extra I start baking knishes and freezing for extra nights when not feeling like cooking I will also have friends over to help me enjoy..Have a wonderful holy week and this is a special time to just be in prayer and rejoice in our heavenly father..PS one time I was making something and didn't noticed I needed buttermilk so I Google and if you put Vinegar in a cup of milk for about 45 min until it gets clumpy its works just as well and my recipe never miss the butter milk .Happy 🐰Easter. 😊
Have a blessed week. I'm making brisket , potato Kugel, apples and raisins for a Passover remembrance. I am Christian but do celebrate the day before Good Friday (though I know not everyone would approve, it's special to my family and we are thankful for Jesus' sacrifice). I'm making baked beans for my niece's birthday party then on Easter Sunday I think ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans and rolls.
We have kids and grandkids driving from Rochester, New York, for Easter so we will be busy egg hunting and cooking ham, green bean casserole, scalloped potatoes etc. They have a tradition that is new to me. The little kids plant a jelly bean in the ground or a pot the night before Easter and in the morning, a wrapped sucker has “grown”. Should be fun! Carole
I thought maybe I was a bit nuts because I really enjoy hanging my clothes outside especially in this cooler weather. Everything smells so good and whites are so much whiter. I think it helps save your clothes also. Love your videos
Thanks for this video, Emmy and Paul! I appreciate your commitment to quality content over quantity output. Since the warmer months are busier for you, it may be helpful to add the Fridays Only Spring/ Summer schedule to an annual calendar posted on your community page. Happy Early Birthday to Paul's mother and a Blessed Holy Season to all!
Loving the gardening tips! This is the first time I've been really faithful about trying to grow some things from seed. So far I've planted sunflowers, zinnias, purple onions and peppermint. Hoping for the best ! I will try going to the bakery to see if I can get some of those food safe containers! I imagine your Nona would be pretty flattered if she knew how many people are potentially making spaghetti sauce from her recipe. I'm late to the video but you asked what we did during the holidays ... my son had to work, so my sister came over for Easter. We decided to go to the park and take a nice walk, then hang out and chat. We then came back and hung out in my backyard, had a glass of wine, chatted some more, watched the sunset and took a walk. We didn't do much, but it was SUCH a nice day!
I got the tall cans of Red Gold Tomato juice for .99 cents that were regularly $2.99! I bought 40 & split with my sister! Love Dixie & her begging. Thanks, Paul, for the tips & and thanks for the great recipe, Emmy! Happy 91st to Paul's Mom! ❤🎉🎉
You are so lucky to find Hellman’s mayo at $2.99!! In my area the cheapest Hellman’s is $5.98 up to $6.19 at another local store. I love Hellman’s but have had to switch to store brand at $3.34.
To utilize your buttermilk for later use, pour into either ice cube trays or silicone cupcake pans. After it is frozen, pop the blocks out and store in a freezer safe container or ziplock (labeled of course). Pull out what you need and let it thaw to use. (I always measure how much the ice cube or cupcake spot will hold before freezing, I write it on a note on my fridge).
I wish you a lovely spring and summer time❤. God bless you! I am still working on my spring cleaning. There is so much to do. On Easter we will be together with our kids. And by the way, I am working on my mental an body health. The last few months have overwhelmed me in many areas, but with GOD's help everthing will be okay again. Your videos are calming❤.
Happy Easter Emmy & Paul! 💗 We are having a potluck. So ham @ turkey, Mac & cheese and whatever else people decide to bring. I usually tell people to bring their Tupperware to bring some food home. ( It’s actually a Filipino custom to give your guests food to take home at a party.) 😊
Wishing you and yours a very Happy Easter! My husband and I celebrate both Passover (me) and Easter (hubby) and as a result we have lots of cooking and organizing to do. We have fifteen people for Easter dinner and over thirty (three adult married kids and nine grandkids) for Passover so needless to say I am already cooking and freezing. Your tips and encouragement have been immensely helpful. Thanks for all your wisdom and inspiration. Cheers from Toronto.
It is always so fun to see little decor changes on the counter and cupboards behind you. The pin on your shirt is gorgeous. What a great deal on those Contadina canned tomatoes. I just love your videos. They are such a treat!
I spend Holy Week attending services Thursday, Friday and Easter Sunday. We’ll make a whole baked chicken, broccoli, biscuits and gravy for Easter dinner.There is just 2 of us and no family near by.Finishing the taxes this week and getting our air conditioner and furnace replaced. Have a Blessed Easter Emmy and Paul.
Im absolutely loving your channel. This Easter will be our first without Mum and Dad, so we are trying to make new traditions while keeping some old. I'm cooking the traditional lamb roast and hosting my brother, aunty, cousin and son. Cooking isn't really a favorite thing, but I'm getting there ( much rather craft...no washing up!). Mum, Dad and husband all gone....so recreating " new " family. Mass on Friday and Sunday and Easter Market Saturday morning, so cooking dynamics crucial to getting it all ready ( how did Mum and Nan make it look effortless 😂) Definitely trying your chicken recipe. Hope you both have a lovely Easter and spring (we're heading into Autumn and winter🌬) much love to all on your channel 🇦🇺💗🐣
I’m starting a new garden. 200 feet by 200 feet. I have had 8 raised beds in my last house. Starting a new garden from scratch is a big job. I’m using some containers and a raised bed also
I will freeze buttermilk also when it is getting close to the Best Buy date. I freeze this in 1/2 and 1 cup portions. When it thaws it will have separated. Just shake it up before adding to your recipe. No waste😊
I love tio hang the clothes in the libe. We r going out ti eat thus Easyer as it only the 2 of ys thus year. We will be goingbtingigh Mass furst. I made all tge Easter vaskets thus year made chocokate bunnies and decirated cookies. I collect baskets from yard sales so I used what I had. I use tussue paoer and hude stuff in the folda. Happy Easter
You lucked out with the Contadina, my Shoprite doesn't have that sale, unfortunately. We're going to my in-laws for Easter. She's making pasta, lemon chicken, broccoli with breadcrumbs, stuffed mushroom, and sweet potatoes. I'm making Easter cupcakes to bring. Everyone loves my cupcakes so I'm the cup cake person, lol. I love it because I always do different things. I'm making chocolate cupcakes with different Easter color icings and bunny candies on top. We're going to use our tax refund to do some minor repairs around the house because my husband will be retiring soon and we want to move.
I totally understand , Life gets busy ! Happy Birthday to Pauls Mom ! My family is cheating this Easter , we are going out for Chinese ! Everyone is on different diets , so that way everyone can have what they want ! Enjoy your family time and dixie time !
Just wanted to say how much I really enjoyed this video Emmy & Paul. That chicken you made really looked so scrumptious and I had to laugh at dear little Dixie. She's just so cute. You're very wise to go down to one video per week while life is very busy for you. Thank you for all your videos. I do wish you both a very peaceful and blessed Easter. God bless you.❤
Thanks for the Galbani tip, just printed 2 coupons each, for my husband and I to grocery shop tomorrow! Just a tip of my own for you: make your own buttermilk! It’s just curdled milk, so add 1 Tbsp vinegar to 1 cup of milk and let sit for ten minutes - frugal!
I was happy to see you encouraging container gardening. It is a perfect way for those that only have a balcony or tiny yard to garden to grow fresh produce. I have been planning brunch for Easter dinner. This year, I am making breakfast pizza, ham, and my homemade cinnamon rolls. My adult children are bringing the rest.
Kielbasi, hard boiled eggs, Babka and chrusciki. I used to get a heavenly ham half but dont live near one now. Hard to find a Krakus canned ham also. Just an old fashioned Polish Easter Day.
Hi Emmy & Paul! That chicken recipe looks delicious! I love wings! I’ll have to try it! I like the Brillo sponges. It does hold in moisture so it’s not breeding bacteria like regular sponges. Spring is a wonderful season to be in nature, so totally understand needing to cut back. Thanks for sharing like a sister with us.💗
I love the Scotch Brite sponges. They last a really long time. I throw them in the dishwasher (in the silverware basket) to clean them up regularly and even with that, they last!
I love laundry too! I handwash all my clothes and air dry them - even rugs and bedding. I use dollar tree detergent and a touch of bleach. I totally love air dried laundry. Washer and dryer free for 20+ years and love it!
My boss has a wonderful farm in southwest South Carolina - not far from Andrew’s, SC.(about an hour from Surfside beach where our medical practice is). I’ve organized an Easter Saturday pot luck for our medical staff and their families to come to the farm for a fun day! We always have wonderful food and fun! I’m taking my corn hole game for some outdoor game time and we will enjoy the golf cart and 4X4 to investigate the 110 acre property. I bought a ham on sale after Christmas and will take that out of the freezer to glaze and bake. We are all looking so forward to this down time together,
Laundry and hanging it outside is also my favorite chore. Spending Easter at our Son and Daughter in Laws house. Enjoy your downtime and I hope to see some little house footage. We are heading to Myrtle Beach the end of September!
Until a few minutes ago did NOT know that tip regarding Panko crumbs! I always wondered about this!!! Blessed Holy Week and Happy Easter to you and Paul!
Spring and summer are busy for us too. Love gardening and we are doing more of it this year. Good to know you are just doing Fridays. We can all enjoy the upcoming seasons and holidays. :)
I am so excited to follow along with the container gardening. The past gardening videos have been so helpful, and I am going to do my best to successfully container garden this year. Oh, my...Paul's mom turning 91! How incredibly special! 😁❤
God bless you and your family in these very busy years. Second generation responsibility is hard especially in separate households. Looking forward to your Fridays. I hope you’ll be able to find some downtime. Love your shows!
Hi Emmy ! I LOVE the smell of hung clothes outside ! I cracked up laughing when I saw that you double up with your clothes and pins. I do that to but my husband jokes and says I don’t know how to hang clothes. He takes the clothes down for me in the evening and it drives him nuts when I do that 😂😂😂. Happy Holy Week !
Ahh, buttermilk. I am never with out it. It keeps a long time in the fridge. But I freeze it. In muffin tins 1/4 cup portions or in 1/2 to 1 cup portions. Any wild game is good marinated in buttermilk. In a pinch subs we'll for sourcream, makes any baked goods tender and scrumptious. Great in mashed potatoes. And its great to add into meatloaf in stead of milk.
Sometimes if i see a sale on meat i will ask the butcher(if i see something similar )i ask him to repackage it with the sale price on it with a shop rite sticker😁 You did great on the San Marzano sauce. I just planted twelve San Marzano tomatoes with other tomatoes and vegetables too here in Jersey. The stems are about two inches tall now. Waiting for the warmer weather. I use to live on SI, NY 20 years ago but my frugal butt said ....No more bridge tolls for me 🤑 Now i have more back yard space for more planting barbecues and family
I love your pin on your sweater. I need to do that on mine as I have beautiful pins that I don’t use enough. Also, have a blessed Holy Week and Easter.
The wings look delicious! And for those that watch the carbs, substitute the Pablo for unflavored pork rind crumbs and follow the rest of the recipe and they are delicious and low carb! Love your video as always and glad you are feeling better! Holiday menu has not been decided at this time, since we aren’t sure if it will be just the two of us or kiddos
A while back I asked for prayer for my husband to be open to better budgeting, frugality and frugal meal planning/eating...PTL 🙌 he recently said he wanted to start implementing some of the frugal living ideas. 😂😊
Thank you, Jesus!
That is wonderful!❤
PTL. So happy for you, friend.💜
Praise Jesus❤ he works even when we don’t see he is working
Result! Hallelujah
I came to your channel for comfort, and as usual, I certainly got it! I lost my Mom yesterday, she died peacefully with me holding her hand until her very last heartbeat. I know you are a God-fearing couple and if you feel it in your heart, could you please say a prayer for me and my family? I absolutely love you and Paul. God bless!
Tracy, we are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom! We will most definitely keep you and your family in our prayers. What a total blessing that you were able to be with her. May God bless you all and grant you comfort and peace!
So sorry, Tracy. Hubby lost his mother yesterday in the same way. RIP Barbara Jean
We took our tax refund to pay off 2 Hospital bills and for tickets to see my husband’s 94 year old mother in June. Let’s pray that my health holds up.
Guessing you got a larger refund than our $27.00. Enjoy your trip!
What a wonderful way to use your refund!
A couple years ago I was at H&R Block to get my tax refund. The lady handed it to me she said $200 and the guy in chair next to me laughed. Then she handed his check to him she said $2000 his girl friend said "let's go out and spend it". Later bout 5 pm I was at Dennys n saw them. He asked me if I had anything left. I said after I pay my bill $190 I said how bout u. He said hes broke that she spent it all on her friends...mostly plastic junk. Sad
Years ago my husband put a outside clothes line up for me. I loved hanging and watching them blow in the wind. My husband is gone now and so is the trees that held the line. Now lots of memories.
So sorry about your husband.💗
@@CookingwithDesi Thank you.
Tina, that is a lovely memory...so sorry for your loss!
Emmy, I have to tell you what a great tip you have shared with me. I always bought a bunch of tomatoes, bananas, or a whole bag of onions. Until I saw you buying only what you thought you would use, I never just bought two or three of anything. And I had so much waste!! Thank you!
YAY! So happy that worked for you, Susan! Money saved and no food wasted!
We didn’t have to grocery shop this week, money to the bank!
WooHoo! Wonderful!
I love to hang my laundry too. I use to "help" my precious grandmother with this chore. We had some wonderful conversations doing this together. She did all her white laundry in a big pot on top of her stove and would stir with 1/2 of a broom stick. I still have that stick
Wonderful memories!
I buy buttermilk powder, it works really well for cooking.
Yes, we had some we got from Lancaster! Loved it!
Our canned tomatoes for the 15-16 oz ones are around $1 a can. .What great deals on the grocery haul. I’ve been using any extra monies for either my emergency fund or paying extra on my credit card. Since the interest on the credit cards is so high I lean more towards the credit cards.Lord willing I will be recovering from my second breast cancer surgery on Easter, so not sure what our menu will be, but the food is not the important part, so whatever we have will be just fine.
Wish you a quick recovery.💗 Zinc & Vitamin C are helpful for healing. Happy Easter.💕
Best wishes on your surgery, pray for a speedy recovery.
Hope you have a nice relaxing Easter and continue to heal. Prayers for your recovery.
Prayers for a complete and total healing, Reba!
Get well! God bless you.
Our grandson is being dedicated on Easter Sunday. 💙 It will be such a joyful time.
I actually have some ham in our freezer from Christmas that I will be using for our holiday meal. God Bless everyone!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
What a glorious celebration! God Bless!
We have a full week of celebrating Christ's death, burial and resurrection. It startt tonight. Our church does a guided walk through of 10scenes depicting Christ's ladt week on earth. It's called Easter Alive. On Thursday our 6 grandkids come for a sleepover. Good Friday we tell the Easter story to them using resurrection eggs, color eggs and make bunny biscuits for brunch. Easter Sunday starts with a sunrise service at church, breakfast, regular services in the y snd an Easter cantata with choir and orchestra at night. It's a busy but wonderful week
Sounds absolutely wonderful! We celebrate Holy Week as well!
Hi from Kansas City. Easter will be quiet at our house as both sons live 1200 miles away. I will be singing with the church choir on Friday evening and Sunday morning. We are having ham, cheesey potatoes, green been casserole, deviled eggs and cream puffs for Easter dinner. There will be leftovers so plan to make ham salad, have ham chef salads, ham and beans, you get the picture!😂 I will freeze some cooked ham if we get tired of eating it. Hope you have a blessed Holy Week.
Another of my favorites with ham is pasta with Alfredo or 4 cheese sauce, I add onion and cube the ham.
Vicki, sounds like a festive Easter! Enjoy!
Hi from rainy, dreary Orlando... But thankful to the Lord for the rain for my plants 🙌..
Good morning!
Glad you are feeling better. I cut my sponges in half. So 6 becomes 12!
Thanks so much!
Easter supper won't be typical: BBQ pork butt, slider rolls, corn casserole, broccoli casserole, deviled eggs and dessert. It's gonna be at Nonna's house (that's ME lol). Happy Easter! ✝️
Sounds absolutely delicious!
As crazy as it sounds, our subdivision rules will not allow us to hang clothes outside. I remember doing this as a child with towels/bedding.
Yes, I hear that a lot!
I think that is very common now in HOA neighborhoods.My grandma would say they are to uppity for their own good!
I just hang them in the tub to drip dry on a rack, or just put a broom from the shower curtain to the back then hang on that. When they are done dripping you can hang them on your doorways. You can leave the windows open for an almost fresh smell, or try the porch if you have one. Done this at many rentals. Not going to pay for washer, and why pay for drying when God gives it to us for free??
I'm so glad you're feeling better Emmy 🙌🏽 Good for you all realizing the need to cut back on quantity, but not quality. I plan to start a container garden this year so a big Thank You to Paul for his tips. Have a great week and be Blessed!!!
I’m glad you’re feeling better Emmy. Take it easy, you deserve a break.
Thank you both so much!
oh my gosh you got such a great deal on those tomatoes! I can’t believe you got that much food for under $40. That’s amazing good for you!
YAY! Thank you!
When I lived in NY state duing covid I started watching your channel, I've since had to move and I really appreciate your commitment to balance your channel and personal life. I also appreciate you wanting to do QUALITY across every avenue of life over quantity. I'm looking forward to the weekly recaps on your adventures and frugal journey.
Thanks so much! We look forward to sharing them with you all!
My God daughter and I send each other, on camera, our first line of drying of the year - and celebrate!!!!
That is wonderful!! So fun!
Here in the UK, it is traditional to have roast leg of lamb as a roast dinner and that is what we will be having on Easter Sunday at our Son's. It is always on special at the supermarkets over the Easter period so it is very popular as it is a very expensive meat normally. Have a wonderful Easter one and all from a sunny, but chilly England 🙂
You as well! Thanks so much!
Making a ham husband picked up, shocked me.He's helping me out more due to recent eye surgery and another in April
I hope you are healing quickly! So wonderful you have a helpful hubby!
I go once a week and only shop the sale items . We have saved a ton of money.
Yes, that works for us too!
Very sensible!
One video is just fine.
Thank You for your enjoyable company.❤
Thanks, Merryl!
Ham, Turkey, cheese potato casserole, home grown beans and corn. Homemade rolls. From scratch brownie cheesecake with hot fudge sauce. Peanut butter pie with hot fudge sauce and coconut macaroons. Have 11 for meal at Easter.
That sounds just wonderful!
Cut the scotch bright in half and get twice the use out of them! It works
Thanks!
Blessings to you and Paul as we enter Holy Week. This video made me so hungry watching you make those yummy chicken wings! Easter was always hosted at our house. We always had a house full of family, food, laughter and love. I love to decorate and we always hosted a big egg hunt for the kids. Our two “boys” are married so we now head to our oldest son Brian’s house and our
youngest son Dan and family also usually join us. We have 5 young grandchildren so we are so blessed to see the traditions passed down. We have four young granddaughters and a 3 year old grandson Tucker. My daughter in law does a marvelous job and her folks live close by. We all contribute. She will do a cheese and vegetable tray and we may have some shrimp cocktail to start. She will make a delicious ham and I will bring a side. This year I think I will bring the copy cat Boston Market Yellow squash casserole. It is made with boxed cornbread and cheese and so good with ham.
Last year for dessert I brought a moist blueberry Bundt cake with a cream cheese frosting. This year I may make my cut out Bunny Cake. So easy and fun to decorate. Such a hit with the kids. I have a coconut Dolly Parton cake mix I can use.
Happy Easter to you and your family. Thank you for all the hard work you and Paul do creating your useful, thoughtful videos.
Hope you didn’t get any snow today during this storm. Rain here in RI.
What a lovely thoughtful comment! Happy Easter, Andrea!
Southerner here. One real treat in the South is to eat cornbread and drink buttermilk. Dunking is allowed, and encouraged.
Oh that sounds gooood!
OCeder makes a no scratch sponge that’s green instead of blue that’s awesome. It lasts much longer that scotch brite
Wonderful! Thank you!
I have been using the Pepprig sponges from Ikea for years. They only cost 99 cents for 3 and they can be washed in the dishwasher or washing machine. Use it for the entire kitchen and also use it for hand washing. The sponge has a fabric cover and you can throw it in the washing machine right after use. I really love it. The fabric is rough and can therefore also be used as a scouring pad, the wetter the softer, the drier the rougher.
I will look into that, thanks!
I never throw out buttermilk because .buttermilk pancakes and buttermilk waffles are the very best and freeze well for cold winter breakfasts! Just pop in the toaster!
Yes, that's wonderful!
It is great for creamy salad dressings too.
I work at a grocery store,we will have to work,its a full service kitchen and Walburgers,we are having a buffet so should be busy, I can't afford to eat with there price but sure happy we get free meal, will make a small meal for Easter supper,have a great day on Easter, Paul and Emmy 😊❤
You as well, thank you!
Happy birthday to Paul’s mother!!!
We will share your wish with her, Sheryl!
We are gathering with family and smoking one of the free with points spiral ham halves. Everyone is bringing their favorite side dished. Baked pineapple is a must.
Sounds just wonderful!
Our tax refund was donated to a close family member who is going through chemo and could use the money.
How wonderful and generous! Love that!
Have a wonderful blessed Easter 🙏🐰I will be making a ham and baked ravioli salad swet potatoes ect love doing the ham because with the extra I start baking knishes and freezing for extra nights when not feeling like cooking I will also have friends over to help me enjoy..Have a wonderful holy week and this is a special time to just be in prayer and rejoice in our heavenly father..PS one time I was making something and didn't noticed I needed buttermilk so I Google and if you put Vinegar in a cup of milk for about 45 min until it gets clumpy its works just as well and my recipe never miss the butter milk .Happy 🐰Easter. 😊
You have a wonderful Easter as well! Thank you!
Have a blessed week. I'm making brisket , potato Kugel, apples and raisins for a Passover remembrance. I am Christian but do celebrate the day before Good Friday (though I know not everyone would approve, it's special to my family and we are thankful for Jesus' sacrifice). I'm making baked beans for my niece's birthday party then on Easter Sunday I think ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans and rolls.
My ham is one I bought on sale in December
Oh how wonderful! Love that you celebrate then!
We have kids and grandkids driving from Rochester, New York, for Easter so we will be busy egg hunting and cooking ham, green bean casserole, scalloped potatoes etc.
They have a tradition that is new to me. The little kids plant a jelly bean in the ground or a pot the night before Easter and in the morning, a wrapped sucker has “grown”. Should be fun! Carole
I LOVE THAT! How fun is that! Happy Easter!
I thought maybe I was a bit nuts because I really enjoy hanging my clothes outside especially in this cooler weather. Everything smells so good and whites are so much whiter. I think it helps save your clothes also. Love your videos
YES! That's me too lol!
Thanks for this video, Emmy and Paul! I appreciate your commitment to quality content over quantity output. Since the warmer months are busier for you, it may be helpful to add the Fridays Only Spring/ Summer schedule to an annual calendar posted on your community page. Happy Early Birthday to Paul's mother and a Blessed Holy Season to all!
Thanks so much!
Hanging out the clothes is a joy for me . The clothes smell of the fresh outside when taken in .
I so agree!
Loving the gardening tips! This is the first time I've been really faithful about trying to grow some things from seed. So far I've planted sunflowers, zinnias, purple onions and peppermint. Hoping for the best ! I will try going to the bakery to see if I can get some of those food safe containers! I imagine your Nona would be pretty flattered if she knew how many people are potentially making spaghetti sauce from her recipe. I'm late to the video but you asked what we did during the holidays ... my son had to work, so my sister came over for Easter. We decided to go to the park and take a nice walk, then hang out and chat. We then came back and hung out in my backyard, had a glass of wine, chatted some more, watched the sunset and took a walk. We didn't do much, but it was SUCH a nice day!
What a wonderful way to spend the holiday. Love the relaxed, easy way you celebrated.🤗
Hi Emmy & Paul Happy 91st Birthday to your Mom. TFS all your tips, tricks & knowledge. ☮💜
Thanks so very much, Mary!
I got the tall cans of Red Gold Tomato juice for .99 cents that were regularly $2.99! I bought 40 & split with my sister! Love Dixie & her begging. Thanks, Paul, for the tips & and thanks for the great recipe, Emmy! Happy 91st to Paul's Mom! ❤🎉🎉
Thanks so much, Sally!
You are so lucky to find Hellman’s mayo at $2.99!! In my area the cheapest Hellman’s is $5.98 up to $6.19 at another local store. I love Hellman’s but have had to switch to store brand at $3.34.
Yes, it was. really good deal!
To utilize your buttermilk for later use, pour into either ice cube trays or silicone cupcake pans. After it is frozen, pop the blocks out and store in a freezer safe container or ziplock (labeled of course). Pull out what you need and let it thaw to use. (I always measure how much the ice cube or cupcake spot will hold before freezing, I write it on a note on my fridge).
Thanks for sharing!
I wish you a lovely spring and summer time❤. God bless you! I am still working on my spring cleaning. There is so much to do. On Easter we will be together with our kids. And by the way, I am working on my mental an body health. The last few months have overwhelmed me in many areas, but with GOD's help everthing will be okay again. Your videos are calming❤.
Sabrina, it's so good to hear from you! So happy you are doing well! A blessed Easter season to you and your family!
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Happy Easter Emmy & Paul! 💗
We are having a potluck. So ham @ turkey, Mac & cheese and whatever else people decide to bring. I usually tell people to bring their Tupperware to bring some food home. ( It’s actually a Filipino custom to give your guests food to take home at a party.) 😊
Love that! We as Italians do the same lol!
Wishing you and yours a very Happy Easter! My husband and I celebrate both Passover (me) and Easter (hubby) and as a result we have lots of cooking and organizing to do. We have fifteen people for Easter dinner and over thirty (three adult married kids and nine grandkids) for Passover so needless to say I am already cooking and freezing. Your tips and encouragement have been immensely helpful. Thanks for all your wisdom and inspiration. Cheers from Toronto.
Oh how wonderful to celebrate both!! Enjoy your holidays!! God Bless!
It is always so fun to see little decor changes on the counter and cupboards behind you. The pin on your shirt is gorgeous. What a great deal on those Contadina canned tomatoes. I just love your videos. They are such a treat!
Kathleen, thank you so much for the encouragement!
I spend Holy Week attending services Thursday, Friday and Easter Sunday. We’ll make a whole baked chicken, broccoli, biscuits and gravy for Easter dinner.There is just 2 of us and no family near by.Finishing the taxes this week and getting our air conditioner and furnace replaced. Have a Blessed Easter Emmy and Paul.
Sounds just wonderful! Blessed Easter!
Im absolutely loving your channel. This Easter will be our first without Mum and Dad, so we are trying to make new traditions while keeping some old. I'm cooking the traditional lamb roast and hosting my brother, aunty, cousin and son. Cooking isn't really a favorite thing, but I'm getting there ( much rather craft...no washing up!). Mum, Dad and husband all gone....so recreating " new " family. Mass on Friday and Sunday and Easter Market Saturday morning, so cooking dynamics crucial to getting it all ready ( how did Mum and Nan make it look effortless 😂) Definitely trying your chicken recipe. Hope you both have a lovely Easter and spring (we're heading into Autumn and winter🌬) much love to all on your channel 🇦🇺💗🐣
Thank you so much for such a lovely comment! I am so sorry for your loss...
If you have a hot heat gun you can also punch holes in the bottom of the plastic buckets. I have even done this with 5 gallon buckets.
This is such a supportive channel, i love the nice suggestions everyone offers and i see no judgement in the comments ❤ Happy Easter, everyone 😊
Yes, we encourage a judgement free zone here LOL! Thank you!
I take the larger sponges and cut them in half or in thirds. I don’t need a big sponge usually so cutting them works great and saves me more money.😊
Yes, thanks!
I’m starting a new garden. 200 feet by 200 feet. I have had 8 raised beds in my last house. Starting a new garden from scratch is a big job. I’m using some containers and a raised bed also
That's great!
I will freeze buttermilk also when it is getting close to the Best Buy date. I freeze this in 1/2 and 1 cup portions. When it thaws it will have separated. Just shake it up before adding to your recipe. No waste😊
I love tio hang the clothes in the libe. We r going out ti eat thus Easyer as it only the 2 of ys thus year. We will be goingbtingigh Mass furst. I made all tge Easter vaskets thus year made chocokate bunnies and decirated cookies. I collect baskets from yard sales so I used what I had. I use tussue paoer and hude stuff in the folda. Happy Easter
Great idea for baskets! Happy and blessed Easter to you as well
You lucked out with the Contadina, my Shoprite doesn't have that sale, unfortunately. We're going to my in-laws for Easter. She's making pasta, lemon chicken, broccoli with breadcrumbs, stuffed mushroom, and sweet potatoes. I'm making Easter cupcakes to bring. Everyone loves my cupcakes so I'm the cup cake person, lol. I love it because I always do different things. I'm making chocolate cupcakes with different Easter color icings and bunny candies on top. We're going to use our tax refund to do some minor repairs around the house because my husband will be retiring soon and we want to move.
Sounds wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
I totally understand , Life gets busy ! Happy Birthday to Pauls Mom ! My family is cheating this Easter , we are going out for Chinese ! Everyone is on different diets , so that way everyone can have what they want ! Enjoy your family time and dixie time !
That sounds so fun!! Enjoy!
I treasure you both and your beautiful videos. Thank you for all you do. ❤
Tina, you are so very kind! Thank you!
Just wanted to say how much I really enjoyed this video Emmy & Paul. That chicken you made really looked so scrumptious and I had to laugh at dear little Dixie. She's just so cute.
You're very wise to go down to one video per week while life is very busy for you.
Thank you for all your videos. I do wish you both a very peaceful and blessed Easter.
God bless you.❤
Thanks so much!! Wishing you a blessed Easter as well!
Have a very Happy Easter and Happy Birthday to your Mother in law 🥳🎊🎉❤
Thank you! You too!
Thanks for the Galbani tip, just printed 2 coupons each, for my husband and I to grocery shop tomorrow! Just a tip of my own for you: make your own buttermilk! It’s just curdled milk, so add 1 Tbsp vinegar to 1 cup of milk and let sit for ten minutes - frugal!
So glad you were able to get the coupons!
I was happy to see you encouraging container gardening. It is a perfect way for those that only have a balcony or tiny yard to garden to grow fresh produce. I have been planning brunch for Easter dinner. This year, I am making breakfast pizza, ham, and my homemade cinnamon rolls. My adult children are bringing the rest.
Sounds wonderful! Enjoy!
Kielbasi, hard boiled eggs, Babka and chrusciki. I used to get a heavenly ham half but dont live near one now. Hard to find a Krakus canned ham also. Just an old fashioned Polish Easter Day.
Can’t have Easter without Kielbasi! 😋
Sounds absolutely wonderful!
Easter dinner will be baked ham, homemade scallop, potatoes, and probably broccoli toss salad and 15 people enjoy your holiday
Sounds wonderful! Happy Easter!
Thank you guys for another informative video. Dixie is so cute wanting some chicken. I got a chuckle out of that. Until next time be safe out there.
You as well! Thank you!
Hi Emmy & Paul!
That chicken recipe looks delicious! I love wings! I’ll have to try it! I like the Brillo sponges. It does hold in moisture so it’s not breeding bacteria like regular sponges.
Spring is a wonderful season to be in nature, so totally understand needing to cut back. Thanks for sharing like a sister with us.💗
Thanks for being here, Desi!
Love how you are using the vase from Christmas with the spring flowers 🌷 lovely 🌹
Yes, that is now my seasonal flower holder lol!
I love the Scotch Brite sponges. They last a really long time. I throw them in the dishwasher (in the silverware basket) to clean them up regularly and even with that, they last!
Thanks so much!
Favorite recipe for avocado. Avacado,onion,tomato with Italian dressing. Easy and tasty.
Thanks for sharing! Sounds great!
The Hellman’s deal is a biggie!
I think so too, Dora!
Will miss your Tuesday video but totally understand. Enjoy your time off with your family and visit with your little house. Stay safe and healthy.
You as well, thank you!
I love laundry too! I handwash all my clothes and air dry them - even rugs and bedding. I use dollar tree detergent and a touch of bleach. I totally love air dried laundry. Washer and dryer free for 20+ years and love it!
How amazing! Good for you, Kelly!
My boss has a wonderful farm in southwest South Carolina - not far from Andrew’s, SC.(about an hour from Surfside beach where our medical practice is). I’ve organized an Easter Saturday pot luck for our medical staff and their families to come to the farm for a fun day! We always have wonderful food and fun! I’m taking my corn hole game for some outdoor game time and we will enjoy the golf cart and 4X4 to investigate the 110 acre property. I bought a ham on sale after Christmas and will take that out of the freezer to glaze and bake. We are all looking so forward to this down time together,
Sounds so wonderful! Enjoy!!
Always make my own sauce and freeze in different size containers for different meals. 😊
So smart! Thanks for sharing!
I love hanging out clothes, especially linens.
Me too!
I am originally from Petersburg, New York, but I live in Ohio. I love hanging clothes outside. I hang them out all year around.
That's great!
Laundry and hanging it outside is also my favorite chore. Spending Easter at our Son and Daughter in Laws house. Enjoy your downtime and I hope to see some little house footage. We are heading to Myrtle Beach the end of September!
Septemeber is one of our favorite months there! Beautiful!
Until a few minutes ago did NOT know that tip regarding Panko crumbs! I always wondered about this!!! Blessed Holy Week and Happy Easter to you and Paul!
You as well, Jan! Thank you so very much!
Happy Easter and Happy Spring to you and your family! Happy Birthday to your MIL!
Thanks so very much!
Spring and summer are busy for us too. Love gardening and we are doing more of it this year. Good to know you are just doing Fridays. We can all enjoy the upcoming seasons and holidays. :)
Yes, love that! Thank you!
Visited Asbury Park every year as a child. Nice t-shirt.
Paul loves his guitars lol!
I am so excited to follow along with the container gardening. The past gardening videos have been so helpful, and I am going to do my best to successfully container garden this year.
Oh, my...Paul's mom turning 91! How incredibly special! 😁❤
We are so excited! Her party is today!
Chicken looks delicious….enjoy your relaxing time…😊❤️
Thank you!
We use the plain green scratch pads (cut in half) and a wash cloth instead of scratch sponges. They come in bulk at Sams.
Thanks!
I also like the ScotchBrite sponges and I cut them in1/3 so I save on the cost of using these sponges..they do last.
Thanks!
I am so glad your taking care of yourselves. 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Happy Holy Week! Blessings 🙌 🙌 🙌 see you next week❤
Thanks so very much!
God bless you and your family in these very busy years. Second generation responsibility is hard especially in separate households. Looking forward to your Fridays. I hope you’ll be able to find some downtime. Love your shows!
Thanks so much for the understanding!
I sure do miss hanging clothes on the line to dry! I live in a condo and we can't do that here. Wings looked so yummy and delicious! Blessings.
Thanks, Sabrina! You as well!
Cut the sponges in half . I rarely need a full one for anything.
Yes, thanks!
Super deal on 28 oz diced Contadino San Marzano tomatoes. ❤ your beautiful tablecloths. Wings looked yummy.
So kind, thank you!
Hi Emmy ! I LOVE the smell of hung clothes outside ! I cracked up laughing when I saw that you double up with your clothes and pins. I do that to but my husband jokes and says I don’t know how to hang clothes. He takes the clothes down for me in the evening and it drives him nuts when I do that 😂😂😂. Happy Holy Week !
LOL! Happy Holy Week! Thank you!
Ahh, buttermilk. I am never with out it. It keeps a long time in the fridge. But I freeze it. In muffin tins 1/4 cup portions or in 1/2 to 1 cup portions. Any wild game is good marinated in buttermilk. In a pinch subs we'll for sourcream, makes any baked goods tender and scrumptious. Great in mashed potatoes. And its great to add into meatloaf in stead of milk.
Wonderful! Thanks for the ideas!
All of our ShopRite closed in upstate New York👎👎👎. Loved their sales
Sometimes if i see a sale on meat i will ask the butcher(if i see something similar )i ask him to repackage it with the sale price on it with a shop rite sticker😁 You did great on the San Marzano sauce. I just planted twelve San Marzano tomatoes with other tomatoes and vegetables too here in Jersey. The stems are about two inches tall now. Waiting for the warmer weather. I use to live on SI, NY 20 years ago but my frugal butt said ....No more bridge tolls for me 🤑 Now i have more back yard space for more planting barbecues and family
That's great!
I love your pin on your sweater. I need to do that on mine as I have beautiful pins that I don’t use enough. Also, have a blessed Holy Week and Easter.
You as well, thank you!
The wings look delicious! And for those that watch the carbs, substitute the Pablo for unflavored pork rind crumbs and follow the rest of the recipe and they are delicious and low carb! Love your video as always and glad you are feeling better! Holiday menu has not been decided at this time, since we aren’t sure if it will be just the two of us or kiddos
Sounds great! Thank you!
Hi,Emmy,Paul,miss Dixie diva, Paul's family.
Nice to see you're feeling better, Emmy
Thanks so much, Rochelle!