Posted January 5, 2009 - 13:41 by Myscha Theriault
Ready to take this stuff from a behind closed doors lunch snack to center stage? Wanting a few more options for seafood on the cheap? This consistently affordable protein source has more flexibility than I could have ever dreamed. Read on to find out which recipes made my personal cut.
Posted December 27, 2008 - 10:51 by Myscha Theriault
Need a little something to round out your standard dinner entrées? Not wanting to spend the equivalent of your monthly utility bill to do it? Here are six stylish sides to jazz things up affordably.
Posted October 16, 2008 - 04:02 by Myscha Theriault
Not being a parent myself, this issue only arises for me from time to time. Like when a close friend in the middle of a “trying to accommodate my new boyfriend and his teens” meltdown recently asked me for some fun and frugal suggestions that would accommodate the masses and not leave her feeling financially drained or put upon. When I asked her why she couldn't expect them to respectfully partake of whatever she prepared, she looked at me like I'd sprouted a second head. This article is a result of the discussion and research session that followed.
Posted October 8, 2008 - 10:35 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.
Posted October 1, 2008 - 11:33 by Myscha Theriault
One of the few items that makes the cut when pennies are tight enough to implement my survival mode produce list, cabbage gets it done. Financially, it's always a great price. It lasts longer than most other forms of produce, making it a good bet to avoid unnecessary food waste. And flexibility? Oh yeah, baby. Here are ten different ideas, several of them with more than one recipe option, to use this consistently cheap veggie on the home front.
Posted July 15, 2008 - 09:30 by Myscha Theriault
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.
Posted May 27, 2008 - 07:11 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 April 25, 2008 - 07:16 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.
Posted January 8, 2008 - 06:39 by Thursday Bram
Pizza delivery for just two people can quickly top $30, depending on where you live, not to mention the hour that you usually have to wait for that delivery. Buying frozen pizzas at the supermarket can halve the price and lessen the time commitment. Making your pizza from scratch, though, can make for a cheap meal with only a marginally higher time committment. The sauce to go with it isn't much better, costing dollars for the same amount of tomato product that you can get for cents. Here are some fairly quick recipes that can save you bucks at the checkout line without putting an end to hot pizza!
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