Posted December 2, 2008 - 11:26 by Thursday Bram
Food and Drink
When it comes to thinking up creative holiday gifts, it's worth taking a look in your pantry. If you're looking for a way to make your own holiday gift from scratch, consumables — better known as food — can be the way to go. After all, you're giving something that shows that you're willing to spend time on a gift, something that tastes great and something the recipient doesn't have to find a way to store.
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Posted November 28, 2008 - 18:30 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Lifestyle, Food and Drink
Does the ingredient list from that snazzy Food Network dish leave you feeling a bit underpaid and overwhelmed? Are you doubtful that your local grocer will ever carry persimmons? Here is an expert list of a dozen common ingredients that will add some flair to your dish -- for less than you'd expect.
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Posted September 19, 2008 - 13:08 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Shopping, Food and Drink
Are your kitchen counters cluttered with unused small appliances and dusty “do-it-all” gizmos? Learn how to use these top four appliances to cut meal prep, clean-up time, and a bit of grocery expense.
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Posted September 9, 2008 - 12:43 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Food and Drink
Whether you're frugal or bored, meatless may be an avenue you've been wanting to explore for awhile. Here are my eight top meatless picks that are guaranteed to fill you up and won't taste weird.
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Posted August 27, 2008 - 13:17 by Andrea Dickson
Shopping, Green Living, Lifestyle, Consumer Affairs
I tend to believe that American consumers are savvier than advertisers and marketers give us credit for. That's why I don't understand why marketers waste so much time trying to sell us the same thing in a new box. Surely we know better than to fall for gimmicks like the insult to intelligence that I recently spotted in my local grocery store.
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Posted August 13, 2008 - 07:09 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Food and Drink, Technology
MySpace, Facebook, and LinkedIn are familiar (and often tired) ways to reach out to others with similar interests and goals. So why am I not surprised to see Social Networking hit the local farmer’s market? Check out the newest way to connect with your farmer down the road.
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Posted August 11, 2008 - 11:05 by Andrea Dickson
Health and Beauty, Food and Drink
Does your voice get slightly deeper and more husky as you discuss the pleasure of biting into a medium-rare steak? Do you proudly declare that you could never be a vegetarian because you "just like meat too much"? Enjoy being at the top of the food chain?
Well, you may talk the talk, but when it really comes to carnivorous cravings, let's see if you can walk the walk.
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Posted August 6, 2008 - 14:08 by Paul Michael
Frugal Living, Life Hacks, Food and Drink, Consumer Affairs
Most of us have been there (when I was in college, I was there 3 times a week during my first year…sorry mum and dad). You go out with your buddies, have a few beers and by the time you get home you could devour a slab of ribs from King Kong’s chest (make those tofu ribs if you’re a veggie). But what’s a frugal drunk to do? Late night snacks can be pricey, and when you’re somewhat tipsy you don’t care. You need cheap, at-home solutions ready to go. Drunk snacks in a jiffy.
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Posted August 6, 2008 - 13:10 by Andrea Dickson
Lifestyle, Food and Drink, Budgeting
Are you a cheap and lazy bastard? Go out for dinner a lot because you can't be bothered with cooking? I'm sure you've heard how to save money by shopping with a grocery list or through budgeting. But you know what? You don't have to; you can be incredibly lazy and still eat well for very little (while avoiding Top Ramen). Dine at home and save a bunch on food without ever making a shopping list.
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Posted July 29, 2008 - 09:58 by Paul Michael
Food and Drink, Consumer Affairs
I was at a local fair recently. The kids were hungry, I was thirsty and we all wanted a snack break. But my wife and I knew we’d have to pay the price. At events like these, you’re paying way over the norm for anything. A 16oz soda cost me $4, a simple burger was $8! By the time I had fed my family, I had very little change left from $35. And to be honest, the food was junk. Welcome, my friends, to the over-priced world of event concessions.
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