What does turnip money mean?

Question: What is Turnip Money?

We’ve all heard the saying “you can’t squeeze blood from a turnip.” Usually used to indicate someone is broke, the phrase is flung about without much thought. Here at Turnip Money, we took the time to think about it and came to a conclusion:

Why the heck do you need blood from a turnip to pay your bills? While it may be an oddity, turnip blood is worthless. That turnip on the other hand, is worth its weight in gold. How, you ask? Mash that baby up and serve with baked potato toppings, saute it and mix with a homemade white sauce for a soup, or raid the pantry and throw together a turnip casserole. Then—and this is the golden part—take the money you would have spent on fast food or prepackaged dinners but managed to save since you’re eating like royalty thanks to your turnip, and pay some bills or stick it in a savings account!

Answer: Turnip Money is the money you save by making the most of what you already have.

We won’t be squeezing turnips around here. Instead, we’ll be cutting the cost of life without cutting the quality. In fact, we’ll be improving the quality of our lives one turnip at a time. I hope you decide to take part in this journey. Whether you need to save a lot or a little, it’s going to be a fun ride.

Here’s that turnip casserole if you’re interested. Save the greens from the turnip tops, boil them 15 minutes, and serve them as a spinach-like side dish with this frugal meal!

Ham and Turnip Casserole

5 cups diced turnips
1 cup cubed ham (or bacon, chicken-whatever is on hand)
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 egg
2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine

1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

Salt and pepper

½ cup cheese of your choice (cheddar, mozzarella, American)

Cover the turnips in water and boil for 15 minutes. Drain off the water and mash them as you would potatoes. Mix in the rest of the ingredients, except the cheese. Put the turnip mixture in your crockpot for four to eight hours on the low setting. Sprinkle the cheese on top right before serving. Can also be baked in a 350 F oven for 40 minutes. A perfect recipe for busy days when you won’t have time to cook in the evening!