WrenCaulfield

WrenCaulfield last signed in Nov 21 2009 and has been on Bukisa since Mar 11, 2009.

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Autumn Recipes: Caramel Apples and Caramel Mochas (or macchiatos, if you prefer)

Published November 11, 2009 /

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MDT and I made caramel apples this week. Delish. At the grocery, we looked at the Happy Apple brand premade caramel apples, but every variety we saw contained trans-fats (hydrogenated oils)! Ridiculous. Plus, at the cheapest they were $1 a piece. Also ridiculous. So we

Another delicious fall drink recipe: Best Hot Buttered (Rum) Cider Recipe Ever

by WrenCaulfield | in Food & Drinks > Wine & Drinks

Clearly, I'm on an autumn-inspired beverage kick. All this rainy, dreary, Midwest fall weather is making me want to do nothing more than curl up in a cozy window seat and read a good book whilst sipping a toasty, possibly alcohol-infused, beverage. Pip, pip! Apparently, it also makes me think I'm British. But on with the recipe!
Homemade Pico de Gallo with Garden Tomatoes

by WrenCaulfield | in Food & Drinks > Recipes

Try out this recipe, but also experiment. Add your own ingredients like chipotles, mangoes, etc., if you wish to create your own flavors. Let us know about your recipe in a comment below.
Homemade Veggie Burgers—Mexican Style

by WrenCaulfield | in Food & Drinks > Recipes

Last month I posted my recipe for Homemade Indian-Style Veggie Burgers, and I must say that they were a hit. Well, I thought I'd share another recipe for veggie burgers. It's easy, delicious, and as with my previous recipe, you can make a large batch of these burgers and freeze them for future use.
Backyard Garden—Money Hack Total Savings: $105.50

by WrenCaulfield | in Home & Garden > Gardening & Landscaping

Produce Yields v. Supermarket Costs Finally, we found out if all our efforts were really worth it, money-wise anyway.
Homemade Veggie Burgers: Indian-Style Yellow Split-Pea (Toor Daal) and Brown Lentil Burgers

by WrenCaulfield | in Food & Drinks > Recipes

A recipe for quick, easy, nutritious, and delicious veggie burgers, with a hint of spicy goodness. Indian-Style Yellow Split-Pea (Toor Daal) and Brown Lentil Burgers
Airline Tickets: Do the Extra Research, Save Extra Cash

by WrenCaulfield | in Travel > Travel tips

Tips and tricks you probably haven't heard before about getting the lowest possible price on airline tickets.
A Macro Perspective: Student Loan Relief? For Some.

by WrenCaulfield | in Education > College and University

Informative articles (with citations and helpful links) about the new student loan interest rates and laws put into effect y the Obama adminstration and how they effect current and former students with Stafford and other federal loans.
Backyard Gardening: Starting Your First Vegetable Garden Part 2

by WrenCaulfield | in Home & Garden > Gardening & Landscaping

Many people spend hours planning the layout of their gardens, but for the beginning gardener, it's best to start small and simple. Step 1: Choose your seeds and/or seedlings. Make a list of what vegetables and herbs you like best. If the list is too long to plant everything, choose the ones that are most expensive to buy.
Backyard Gardening: Starting Your First Vegetable Garden Part 1

by WrenCaulfield | in Home & Garden > Gardening & Landscaping

Many people spend hours planning the layout of their gardens, but for the beginning gardener, it's best to start small and simple. Step 1: Choose your seeds and/or seedlings. Make a list of what vegetables and herbs you like best. If the list is too long to plant everything, choose the ones that are most expensive to buy.