Low Cost Healthy Recipe and Bargains Too!

Whew!

It’s my “Friday night” since my days off are Monday and Tuesday after anchoring 11Alive Weekend Morning News at 9am. 

I made it home by around 2 this afternoon (GOOD day), then researched the grocery sales, played with the boys and headed out for some shopping by 4. 

At CVS I took advantage of the Cover Girl Makeup Sale to try out the Cover Girl/Olay foundation which is normally $12.00-$16.00 but was down to $6.00  after coupons and Extra CAre Bucks.  It was a hassle.  The cash register didn’t want to accept my Buy One Get One Free Coupons from the February Proctor and Gamble Sunday Coupon Insert (BOGO).  Still, it worked out with a little patience on my part.  I’ve heard it is the best selling foundation in the country right now, so we’ll see how I like it.

Viewers a few weeks ago gave me a hard time on the the Morning News Live chat when they could see I was drinking not my usual Diet Coke, but Pepsi Max.  When it goes on sale.. what can I say?  I bought 4 12 packs today at Rite aid for $10.00. That’s $2.50 instead of the $4.00 Diet Cokes at most stores right now.   Diet Coke is my favorite but I’d rather save a few bucks! The Max also has extra caffeine, I hear.

My friend and co-worker Kathy started raising chickens and when “The Ladies” are laying, she brings eggs to work! This is fabulous! The first week they eggs were $1.00 a dozen due to being a little small; now they are up to $1.50.  For FARM FRESH eggs! They can cost $4.00 in some stores!

Our family had already started having omelettes or frittata every once in a while beacuse its quick and easy, you can pack it with healthy vegetables, it’s inexpensive and healthy. Eggs are an inexpensive protein and if you’re concerned about cholesterol you can eliminate one or more yolks.

Here’s a recipe from my email inbox from BJ’s Wholesale Warehouse.  I have never shopped there through I’ve heard they accept coupons (always a plus!)

I have had memberships at some of the other clubs in the past and for me personally,they were best for Bulk Spices,  Olive Oil, Artichoke Hearts, Olives, Fresh Salmon and sometimes, kid’s pajamas and sleepers.  Most don’t accept coupons.

Angel Hair Frittata – Recipe courtesy of BJ’s Wholesale Club

A solid brunch item – or for brinner (breakfast for dinner)

Serves 4 at $1.72 per serving

 4 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 small Zucchini, sliced

1 Tomato, seeded and chopped

1 Green Onion, diced

4 cloves Garlic, finely minced

2 Tablespoons Black Olives

½ tsp. McCormick® Basil Leaves, crumbled

4  Eggs

Salt and Black Pepper

½ cup Grated Romano Cheese

6 oz. Angel Hair Pasta, cooked al dente 

1. Heat 2 Tbsp. of oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté fresh

vegetables and garlic until tender, about 3 minutes. 2. Stir in olives and

dried herbs. Set aside to cool. 3. Preheat broiler. Beat eggs and cheese in

large bowl. Stir in vegetables and pasta and season with salt and pepper.

4. Heat remaining oil in large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Pour

egg mixture into pan and spread with spatula until veggies and pasta

are evenly distributed. 5. Cook until eggs are set and golden-brown on

bottom. 6. Immediately place skillet under broiler. Cook until top is set

and golden-brown, about 2 minutes. Carefully remove pan from oven.

7. Loosen edges with butter spreader. Carefully invert pan over large

plate and slide frittata out. 8. Cut into 4 wedges and serve immediately.