How Cheap

While baking a birthday cake today it  reminded me of two words, "how cheap".  A gal once said to me, "you won't believe how cheap my mother in law is".  When she told me why it was with a blank look back to her.  I'm sure she thought my look was in shock and agreement.  Well I was actually trying to hold back a laugh and tell her I do the same thing.  This is being cheap by some people I'm sure........when I unwrap a stick of butter I use the wrapper to grease a baking pan or pancake griddle.  It just makes sense to use it rather than throw it away only to use a piece of wax paper or brush to do what that butter wrapper can do.  This morning I used it to grease the cake pan, works for me.    I see it as eliminating an extra step and saving time.  Now I am thinking what else do I do that some may see as cheap to others?  Cheap and save time is the name of my game plan.   Of course this will be on my mind for a few days to figure what other  "cheap" things I do.

My new adventure will be starting in the next week or so which will be learning to paint.   It also has been on my mind wondering what I will attempt.  You tube has been great, I have watched many tutorials and techniques.  Down to three of my favorite styles.  Who knows I might invent a new style! As long as it is the no stress way.   Hoping it warms up in Clara, I think being outside painting will be more inspirational for me.  Give me wide open spaces any day!

Here is a picture of the Beef Rouladen recipe I posted on  a previous blog.  Delicious, moist and tender.

Great German comfort food!