Slow cook fresh tomatoes, process them and cook them down for tomato purée. Freeze it to make tomato sauce, pizza sauce and more in winter.
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5 Ways to Love Wheat Berries and How to Cook Them

Versatile wheat berries deserve a spot in your pantry. Cooked, they have a nutty flavor and chewy bite. Ground up, they make superb flour.
9 More Simple Staples to Make not Buy

Making any of the staples on this list is a rewarding, satisfying, fun experience. Many of them will save hands-on time. Most will save money.
7 Staples I Stock at All Times

With these 7 basic staples on hand, I have the foundations for a variety of delicious, healthy dishes. When any of these run out, it’s time to shop.
9 Simple Foods to Make not Buy

These 9 easy-to-make staples will save you money and they taste delicious.