Wonderful idea. I hate to throw food away, this is a great way to save some items.

posted on 5/19/2012 9:50:46 PM

I think this is a great idea, been baking for years a never thought to do this, thanks.

posted on 4/27/2012 9:19:13 PM

I LOVE this! I cook a lot but most of the time it either ends up in the trash because it was more than we needed or we give it away.  The crumb idea is definitely a new direction to go.  Thanks!

posted on 4/26/2012 12:24:25 PM

What a neat idea - I always end up in the same predicament - not anymore - thanks!

posted on 4/25/2012 4:08:30 PM

Absolutely LOVE this idea! Will be doing in the future. Thanks!

posted on 4/17/2012 3:55:50 PM

I like that idea  ! I will try it !

posted on 4/7/2012 9:29:19 PM

I love this idea! Thank you!!!

posted on 3/28/2012 12:16:03 PM

Thanks - good idea.

posted on 3/28/2012 10:30:12 AM

I  really  like  this tip.  Before  I  would  justtreat the  birds  atmy  feeder

posted on 3/20/2012 11:33:31 PM

A very economical and healthy way to use food with the nuts.  I think using left over baked goods is creative too.

posted on 3/9/2012 1:28:52 AM

Love the idea...I always bake to much and hate waste will definatley try this.THanks a bunch

posted on 3/8/2012 6:52:35 PM

Absolutely PRICELESS....Thanks so much for this wonderful idea!

posted on 3/8/2012 3:26:21 AM

Brenda, I read your suggestion for Crumb crust, great idea. I too, put leftover cookies, brownies and cake in the freezer after putting them through the blender or food processor (low speed). I store them in sandwich bags to be used for ice cream and yogurt toppings. When my granchildren come to visit I simply put the toppings in little bowls with teaspoons so they can choose their favorite toppings. They love color so I also put chocolate chips, and multi-colored sprinkles in bowls to add to the fun.

posted on 3/6/2012 11:07:45 PM

What a wonderful idea! Some combinations would be so good with cream pies and cheesecake. I love ideas like this because then others put in their own ideas and that gives us even more good tips! Thanks to all of you who share!:o)

posted on 3/6/2012 7:19:57 PM

Love this idea. Great use of leftover goodies!

posted on 3/6/2012 7:14:14 PM

genious! THANKS!!!!

posted on 3/6/2012 6:21:32 PM

Interesting.

posted on 3/6/2012 6:02:09 PM

Thanks for sharing!!! I loved your idea!

posted on 3/3/2012 8:19:37 PM

What a great idea! Can't wait ti try it!

posted on 3/1/2012 1:08:26 PM

You can make nut flour by grinding nuts in a coffee grinder used only for nuts.  Then use them instead of graham crackers in crusts.

posted on 2/29/2012 7:04:30 PM

P;ease sent your left overs to me, I am a lousy baker  :-)

posted on 2/29/2012 3:52:48 PM

I really do like this idea and plan to do this.....IF I ever have any brownies left over!    LOL   

posted on 2/29/2012 11:53:06 AM

Good Tip! I have never thought of doing this before.

posted on 2/28/2012 6:56:30 PM

great tip thanks love it

posted on 2/27/2012 4:43:04 PM

Love this idea.  I usually always buy the store crusts, but I think I'll give this a try!

posted on 2/27/2012 11:20:00 AM

Great tip! I freeze my bread all the time - it really does make better toast - but never thought of freezing these. I'm still learning all the great things I can freeze for another time - thanks so much! :)

posted on 2/26/2012 3:55:10 PM

What a great Idea. I shall try it real soon.THANK YOU .

posted on 2/26/2012 11:51:42 AM

Love this idea for cookie crumb crust.  I already use the heels off of the bread (hubby and kids won't eat them) to make into bread crumbs (adding finely chopped nuts and flax for health benefits and flavor).  I'm thinking maybe I'll blend up the few shortbread cookies and some vanilla wafers with the little bit of peanuts we have and work a crust for a yogurt pie for dinner tonight!  Thanks for the inspiration  

posted on 2/26/2012 11:27:10 AM

Good idea!

posted on 2/26/2012 10:11:53 AM

Never ever occurred to me to do this...thanks for a great idea!

posted on 2/25/2012 8:04:19 PM

That's a great idea.

posted on 2/25/2012 4:58:32 PM

GREAT IDEA!!!

posted on 2/25/2012 1:48:11 PM

great idea! I use up odds and ends of dry cereal that way too

posted on 2/25/2012 11:57:09 AM

great idea  thanks Brenda :)

posted on 2/25/2012 10:57:04 AM

Wow, awesome!! 

posted on 2/25/2012 10:14:23 AM

What a great idea!!

posted on 2/25/2012 10:10:11 AM

This reminds me of how i add ground flax to everything :)

posted on 2/25/2012 8:04:08 AM

FAB idea!

posted on 2/25/2012 7:49:32 AM

great idea, my cookie jar always has leftover crumbs, etc. How silly to waste them! thanks!

posted on 2/25/2012 4:28:26 AM

What a wonderful idea to make homemade super easy!

posted on 2/25/2012 1:55:16 AM

Whenever I bake I freeze half immediately. Let's me always have some on hand for later.

posted on 2/24/2012 11:44:14 PM

what a great idea!  thanks :)

posted on 2/24/2012 9:59:16 PM

I always like to make desserts with peanut butter, oatmeal, and nuts.  It just seems a little healthier than just straight sugar.  Any great recipes to share? 

posted on 2/24/2012 1:21:50 PM

I scrape the bottom of peanut butter jars and keep in the frig so when I want peanut butter brownies its always on hand. The kids never like whats at the bottom. So a big money saver for me. So start scrapeing lady's.

posted on 2/24/2012 12:41:45 PM

Yum!  Good idea!  Thanks for sharing that!

posted on 2/24/2012 11:04:18 AM

That is a good idea I have at times wondered what to do with the nuts from Christmas, this is great!!!! 

posted on 2/24/2012 10:40:19 AM

Never have any left to do this with. Good Idea though

posted on 2/24/2012 10:28:24 AM

That is a great idea. I usually don't have much left over in our household but will for sure use this idea if I do.  

posted on 2/24/2012 10:16:47 AM

Mmmm thinking of all the wonderful things to make. I love adding processed nuts- almond, walnut and pecan are favorites to crusts and crumbles. Adds another level of flavor and good nutrients to our treats!

posted on 2/24/2012 10:04:45 AM

Awesome Idea!!!  How clever is that??!!!

posted on 2/23/2012 8:02:49 PM

that is a wonderful idea! :)

posted on 2/23/2012 7:56:31 PM

awesome tip!  thanks.  

posted on 2/23/2012 6:33:34 PM

Love, love, love that tip!

posted on 2/23/2012 5:40:55 PM

GREAT TIP!!!!!

posted on 2/23/2012 2:09:42 AM

Thats a great tip and think you will always be having food with diffrent flairs and flavors not the same old oreo crust all the rime.Same is boring.

posted on 2/22/2012 9:15:59 PM

Geez, after 30 years of baking, I wish I had thought of this. Thanks!

posted on 2/22/2012 7:33:23 PM

GREATIDEA!  

posted on 2/22/2012 7:15:08 PM

Just LOVE this idea... I don't like to waste anything, either... thanks for sharing!

posted on 2/22/2012 5:07:06 PM

Great tip!  thanks!

posted on 2/22/2012 1:00:37 PM

Wow great idea, Thanks for this I will definitely use this information

posted on 2/22/2012 12:08:11 PM

I THINK THATS GREAT! WHY DIDN'T THINK OF IT?..  AND I LOVE TO MAKE CHESSE CAKES  ......  

posted on 2/22/2012 10:41:58 AM

I like these tips.  They seem like another way to save time in the kitchen.

posted on 2/22/2012 10:36:08 AM

What a great idea and economical. 

posted on 2/22/2012 9:34:58 AM

Thanks! Sounds delicious and simple to do. Also, saving money is always a plus in my book. I will use and do soon, for my family just loves brownies.

posted on 2/22/2012 9:14:38 AM

Great idea, similiar to what I do with breads for bread crumbs  :)

posted on 2/22/2012 8:52:58 AM

Great idea!  now I need to bake more so we actually have leftover goodies to try this!

posted on 2/22/2012 6:18:53 AM

Great idea! I've been doing this for decades, also makes interesting breading for fish, poultry and meats as well as stuffing and croquets. Cake and cookie crumbs are especialy good as a topping on fruit crisps and crumbles, cracker and bread crumbs are great on casseroles, rye breadcrumbs are very good to stuff beef roulade. Have fun...experiment!

posted on 2/22/2012 1:56:44 AM

this is a great idea thank you I will start doing this right away

posted on 2/21/2012 10:29:09 PM

This was a very interesting idea, the red velvet cake minus the icing is on it's way to the blender.  Thank's Joyce Washington, DC

posted on 2/21/2012 10:03:02 PM

I never thought of doing that. Will start doing.

posted on 2/21/2012 9:29:39 PM

Great idea!! One I will definetly use.

posted on 2/21/2012 8:55:15 PM

What an awesome idea!!! Thank you!!

posted on 2/21/2012 8:19:21 PM

Love this idea!

posted on 2/21/2012 7:21:58 PM

great tip...thanks for sharing ;)

posted on 2/21/2012 6:52:54 PM

GREAT IDEA THANK YOU FOR THE NEW WAY TO USE UP THE CRUMBS WE ALL HAVE.   AND I DO MEAN FOOD.  LOL

posted on 2/21/2012 6:35:07 PM

That's a great tip.  I have never thought of that. 

posted on 2/21/2012 3:46:15 PM

Excellent idea. I also save hoagie rolls or french bread and dry it out. Then I grate it for bread crumbs and freeze it.

posted on 2/21/2012 12:33:19 PM

That is a wonderful idea!! I LOVE to bake, but we never go through everything that we make, and I feel so bad when throwing away the stale remainders!! I will definitely be adding this to my recipes!! :)

posted on 2/21/2012 10:51:10 AM

Great idea. Was today wishing for a brownie like crust. Thanks

posted on 2/21/2012 1:04:10 AM