From Scratch: Stretching your Grocery Budget

From Scratch: Stretching your Grocery Budget

Author: Brittany Duncan February 2, 2026 Duration: 24:59

Affordability isn’t a hoax—and in this milestone 100th episode, we’re talking about practical, realistic ways homemakers can save money without striving for perfection.

In this episode, I’m sharing small changes that actually add up: what’s worth making from scratch, what tools truly help stretch your grocery budget, and how to balance time, energy, and money in different seasons of life. This is not about doing everything—this is about choosing what serves you right now. Episode Resources 

English Muffins: https://hostessatheart.com/english-muffin-recipe/ Pie Crust: https://www.inspiredtaste.net/22662/flaky-pie-crust-recipe/ 

Flour Tortillas: https://www.foodnetwork.com/fnk/recipes/flour-tortillas-7265712 Avocado Mayo: https://peaceloveandlowcarb.com/paleo-2-minute-avocado-oil-mayo/ 

Amazon 2 cup Containers: https://amzn.to/49OzcNq 

Yogurt: https://thisoldgal.com/instant-pot-greek-yogurt/ Hummus: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/hummus-recipe-1940499 Follow along on Instagram: @untraditionallytraditionalpod Subscribe to my newsletter: www.untraditionallytraditional.com Support the podcast www.buymeacoffee.com/UTPod  


Brittany Duncan hosts Untraditionally Traditional: A Millennial Homemaker, a podcast that digs into the quiet, satisfying work of building a life from the ground up. It’s for anyone who finds their calm in the rhythm of kneading dough or the feel of soil between their fingers, yet whose reality also includes inboxes and deadlines. Each episode feels like a conversation with a friend who gets it, weaving together practical tips from the garden and the kitchen with honest reflections on what it means to be a modern keeper of the home. You’ll hear about preserving a harvest from a small balcony plot, the lessons learned from a sourdough starter that refused to cooperate, and how to create a sense of sanctuary without sacrificing a career. This isn’t about perfection or a return to some mythical past; it’s about crafting a personal, intentional tradition that fits a contemporary life. The podcast explores how these seemingly small, daily acts of care-for our spaces, our food, and ourselves-can become a profound source of grounding and joy. Brittany’s perspective is that of a fellow traveler, sharing what she’s learned not as an expert, but as someone figuring it out season by season, making this a genuinely relatable listen for anyone drawn to the hearth but living in the real, bustling world.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 107

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