Posted 3 days 20 hours ago by Paul Michael
Anyone who's read Linsey’s great article on freezer emergencies will already have a great head start on saving your food, should the worst happen. But what about another solution altogether, for emergencies, that doesn't involve your freezer? A solution for those of us who just aren’t all that, well, organized and together? The answer lies in a big bucket at Costco.
Posted 1 week 2 days ago by Myscha Theriault
Love Indian food? Not finding the mile-long ingredient lists particularly frugal? Ruta Kahate’s book, featuring dishes made only from five readily available spices, could be just what you need.
Posted 1 week 2 days ago by Xin Lu
My husband and I eat out quite often because we just do not have the time and energy to cook on most weekdays. Even though we go out three times a week or more, we do not really spend that much money on food. These are some of the things we do to save money on dining out.
Posted 1 week 4 days ago by Linsey Knerl
We’ve been weathering tornado season with your typical emergency planning and assortment of supplies. Candles, radios, and a clean basement shelter are ready to go at a moment's notice. It had never occurred to me, however, to keep a rescue plan in place for my frozen foods – until the worst happened.
Posted 2 weeks 2 days ago by Linsey Knerl
Recently our own Xin Lu wrote a post on a motivating way to lose weight (a very interesting piece.) Imagine my surprise when a commenter spoke my mind by sharing the ultimate in “green” workouts! Not only does this daily routine give me tone and energy, but I’ll be enjoying the “fruits” of my labor in just a few short weeks!
Posted 3 weeks 4 days ago by Paul Michael
Todd Wilbur is a name you may well have heard before. For lack of a better word, he’s a copycat…and a cool one at that. From homemade Twinkies to homecooked Big Macs, Todd can recreate just about anything from your favorite American restaurant chain. Now you can learn how to make those famous meals and snacks and save a bundle.
Posted 3 weeks 6 days ago by Linsey Knerl
The economy and rising gas costs have consumed at least 60% of my regular news and public television broadcast programming. While I’ve heard all there is to hear about how bad food prices are getting, why can’t someone give me some real tips on how to cope? Maybe if things get bad enough, I could take a lesson or two from the late 1800’s Prairie Farmer magazine.
Posted 5 weeks 1 day ago by Carrie Kirby
Discovered online: A cheap way to use those Avent bottle nipples without exposing infants to the reported risks of Avent's polycarbonate containers. Mother of invention or mother of all cheapskates?
Posted 5 weeks 2 days ago by Carrie Kirby
Some haters think that playing the drugstore instant rebates is actually a waste of time and money. I counter that you can't waste money if you don't spend any money, and as for time, well, I do the math. Also, you'd be surprised at the many very useful -- even healthful -- things you can pick up at a corner CVS.
Posted 5 weeks 4 days ago by Myscha Theriault
It’s all well and good to save money on meal prep, but for those working outside the home or juggling various other projects, saving time can be just as critical. Here are ten simple meal ideas you can prepare in ten minutes or less.
Posted 5 weeks 4 days ago by Carrie Kirby
Are farmer's markets a luxury or a cost-saving measure? Read how foodies from all over the country compared the costs, and how my visit to the early-season Chicago-area market shaped up.
Posted 6 weeks 2 days ago by Thursday Bram
These days, it’s pretty much accepted practice to have a high carbon diet — the tomatoes in your salad may have ridden on a truck for days to get to you and the fish you’re grilling tonight may have caught a trans-Pacific flight to get to your table. We’re talking some pretty high carbon emissions just to make a meal.
Posted 6 weeks 3 days ago by Xin Lu
Last week temperatures here in California soared into the 90s and we needed to cool down. After getting some fat free frozen yogurt we were still feeling hot, so my husband took out our ice shaver and made some shaved ice. Read on to discover this easy and cool dessert that anyone could make at home.
Posted 7 weeks 5 days ago by Linsey Knerl
This Thursday there will be two nation-wide promotions offering treats to customers of McDonalds and Dunkin’ Donuts. While I’m a fan of chicken and waffles, I’ve never done chicken and coffee. Here’s the skinny on some high-calorie munchies…
Posted 7 weeks 6 days ago by Xin Lu
Get a coupon for a free bag of Corazonas heart healthy snacks!
Posted 8 weeks 4 days ago by Myscha Theriault
With food prices on the rise and available prep time also at a premium, quick and affordable meal ideas are always in demand. Here are ten simple meals you can whip up using basic tortillas.
Posted 8 weeks 4 days ago by Linsey Knerl
Did Papa John’s go overboard with its T-shirts calling Lebron James a “Crybaby?” Regardless of how you feel about it, this cheap price on pizza might help to make amends. Check out more on this Thursday’s promotion!
Posted 8 weeks 5 days ago by Philip Brewer
In the Philippines, they're threatening life sentences for people hoarding rice. In the United States, grocers need to put limits on rice purchases just to keep their shelves stocked. Philippine traders are now afraid to fill their warehouses, for fear of being called a hoarder. Even ordinary US shoppers are worrying that buying a big bag of rice might make them a hoarder. In this climate, it's worth thinking about what hoarding actually is.
Posted 9 weeks 3 days ago by Philip Brewer
Every so often, I get hit in the face with two facts. First, Americans (even poor Americans) are unbelievably rich. Second, Americans (as a group) utterly lack a cultural tradition that teaches us how to eat a healthy, frugal diet.
Posted 10 weeks 1 day ago by Myscha Theriault
With food and fuel prices continuing to rise, we all need help finding areas to conserve. One of the cheapest items at the grocery store? Boxed frozen spinach. Think it can’t be sexy? Read on.
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| Posts | Cmts | |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Lee | 3 | 19 |
| Julie Rains | 5 | 21 |
| Linsey Knerl | 11 | 28 |
| Margaret Garcia-Couoh | 2 | 6 |
| Myscha Theriault | 6 | 50 |
| Paul Michael | 7 | 15 |
| Philip Brewer | 12 | 32 |
| Xin Lu | 9 | 21 |
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