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Lentil Love: How to Sex Up a Simple Staple and Save

Posted 6 weeks 2 days ago by Myscha Theriault

Let's face it. Lentils aren't usually a food that folks write love songs about, at least in this country. But for price and nutrition, they're pretty tough to beat. Bonus? They don't need a lengthy pre-soak and slow roast like some of their larger bean counterparts. Also, in many parts of the world they are prepared in ways that are so flavorful, we as Americans might not even recognize them. After test driving the Indian lentil soup (yum) from the nearest Sweet Tomatoes restaurant here in the St. Petersburg area, my interest in exploring these little nuggets of nutritional thrift was renewed.

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Cool Ideas for Canned Salmon

Posted 18 weeks 3 days ago by Myscha Theriault

Food and Drink

While it’s costing a tad more than it used to, it’s still trumping tuna for price where I shop. I’m talking about canned salmon. It’s still within the realm of affordable, can be stocked up on and stored without a freezer, and believe it or not, is remarkably versatile. Here’s a list of twenty-five menu ideas you can create with these little tins of thrift.

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5 Spices, 50 Dishes: A Book Review

Posted 21 weeks 1 day ago by Myscha Theriault

Food and Drink

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.

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