dining

A Restaurant Where You Pay What You Can Afford For The Meal?

Posted May 26, 2009 - 11:31 by Paul Michael

Entrepreneurship, Green Living, Food and Drink, Consumer Affairs

Same Cafe

It sounds like something out a movie, but it’s actually right out of Denver, my home city. And this wonderful idea is not only incredibly innovative and generous, it’s also working well and making thousands of needy people happy in the process.

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Making a good and memorable first impression.

Posted January 21, 2009 - 00:05 by Paul Michael

General Tips, Lifestyle, Food and Drink, Consumer Affairs

hand shaking

As a professional ad man, I'm ashamed to say that I'm really not good at advertising, well, me. That goes double in social situations. I never know where to stand, how to eat, how to engage people in an interesting way, even shaking hands never really seems to go as well as I'd hoped. And I am rotten at remembering names. In a world obsessed with first impressions, knowing just how to act can be your ticket to fortune and glory.

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8 Nifty Tips for Getting the Most from an All-You-Can Eat Buffet

Posted October 12, 2008 - 17:58 by Linsey Knerl

Frugal Living, Food and Drink

I’m no promoter of gluttony, and I would never recommend stuffing yourself for the sake of stuffing yourself. However, as a mother of 4 growing kids who only eat out once or twice a month, I’ve found the “all-you-can-eat” concept of dining to be a lifesaver. See how we get the biggest bang for our buffet buck and enjoy ourselves in the process.

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Tips For Eating Out Cheaply

Posted June 25, 2008 - 17:53 by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Food and Drink

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.

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Budget Busters

Posted February 4, 2008 - 21:47 by Anthony Marrone

Personal Finance

Every day I read about 60-70 personal finance/frugal living blogs. Through the help of many of our online friends, I have been fortunate enough to put my personal finance position into its proper perspective, and begin to take ownership of my financial decisions and decision-making. However, even after completing a total overhaul of my spending and budgeting, there are some financial pitfalls I cannot avoid.

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The case for caloric labeling

Posted October 31, 2007 - 14:55 by Andrea Dickson

Food and Drink

As a conscientious consumer, you have a right to know what you're buying, eating, or wearing. New York City is enforcing a law that requires chain restaurants to provide nutritional information on their menus, to help diners make healthier choices. Will this make any difference in America's battle against obesity? When you go out for a cheap, fast food meal, do you even deserve to know the nutrional value?

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When Good Food Goes Bad, Part III: The Crisper from Hell

Posted 2 years ago by Andrea Dickson

Filed Under: Food and Drink

delicious vegetable soup

Until recently, I was using one of those organic delivery services that bring fresh veggies to your doorstep once a week. It was a pretty good bargain for the price, the veggies were varied and delicious, and I got away with avoiding the grocery store for days at a time.

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