Lemke Homestead

A homesteading momma wanna be trying to learn a thing or two.

Tag: budget

  • Hearty and Delicious Beef Stew

    Hearty and Delicious Beef Stew

    Recently, we went from temperatures of in the 90’s, to flash flood warnings, and overcast colder days that make you want to make a big batch of soup. Or in this case, Stew. While the Sunday I made this stew, it turned out to be warmer that typical stew weather, still, it didn’t turn out…

  • $185, Food Stamp, One Income.

    $185, Food Stamp, One Income.

    Times are tough; you can either spend your time crying about how stressed you are, or you could look for a solution. I decided instead of ‘surviving’, I was going to find ways to use everything I do have to their greatest potential. What can I do to make things last longer? What combinations of…

  • End of the Month Quesadilla’s

    End of the Month Quesadilla’s

    It’s the end of the month. You got a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Maybe you could do tacos. But maybe you don’t’ have all the toppings you really like on them. In my case, that was it. I had one pound of hamburger in the fridge, Some Corn Tortillas…

  • The GOOD coleslaw

    The GOOD coleslaw

    I am very particular when it comes to coleslaw. I think that 90% of the ones I’ve had put far too much sugar in it, or worse. They use that absolutely horrid ingredient……miracle whip. But one time I made shrimp tacos, and something felt wrong about topping it with the traditional taco toppings. So, I…

  • Savory Sausage and Potatoes: A Budget-Friendly Delight

    Savory Sausage and Potatoes: A Budget-Friendly Delight

    I feel like this is one of those recipes that everyone has their own twist to. To be perfectly honest? Its one of those dishes I’m not a huge fan of. But after the recent events of the last few days (see This post for more information) I figured I might as well find a…