Food and Drink

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, By the Month

Posted 3 days 11 hours ago by Thursday Bram

Food and Drink

Every blogger who writes about saving money, eating healthy or just plain cooking tasty meals tells their readers to choose fruits and vegetables that are in season. I've had just one problem: I don't know what's 'in season.' I vaguely know that apples are harvested in the fall, and I know that my third grade class picked pumpkins the week before Halloween. Beyond that, though, I'm at a loss.

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Cool Ideas for Canned Salmon

Posted 1 week 12 hours 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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Best of the web: 20 healthy foods that cost less than a buck

Posted 1 week 2 days ago by Will Chen

Personal Finance, Food and Drink

buy organic

Best finance and frugal tips from around the web: Primer on which organic foods are worth buying, cut your spending by $500, 15 ways to save money at the supermarket, the complete guide to protecting your identity, hundreds of tips for turning your financial life around... and more.

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Chill Out with These 6 Simple DIY Freezer Treats

Posted 1 week 5 days ago by Linsey Knerl

Frugal Living, Life Hacks, Food and Drink, DIY

It’s getting to be unbearably hot in many areas of the country, and frozen treats are a healthy way to cool off. With ice cream bars running $5 a small box locally, I went on a search to find inexpensive, alternative recipes to feed our family. What I found were six surprisingly easy ways to stock my freezer on the cheap!

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Brave Spirits: Review of the Product Line

Posted 2 weeks 1 day ago by Myscha Theriault

Food and Drink

Feeling patriotic after this holiday weekend? Still got the urge to party as well? Consider checking out this new beverage line developed in honor of our service men and women.

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Emergency food supplies for the lazy skinflint

Posted 3 weeks 6 hours ago by Paul Michael

Frugal Living, Life Hacks, Food and Drink, Consumer Affairs

Emergency Food Supply

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.

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5 Spices, 50 Dishes: A Book Review

Posted 3 weeks 5 days 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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Tips For Eating Out Cheaply

Posted 3 weeks 6 days ago 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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Emergency Preparedness For Your Freezer

Posted 4 weeks 1 day ago by Linsey Knerl

Frugal Living, Life Hacks, Food and Drink

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.

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The Ultimate "Green" Workout

Posted 4 weeks 6 days ago by Linsey Knerl

Frugal Living, Health and Beauty, Green Living, Food and Drink

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!

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“Make your own Twinkies” and other secret recipes by the Food Cloner Dude.

Posted 6 weeks 13 hours ago by Paul Michael

Frugal Living, Life Hacks, General Tips, Food and Drink, DIY

Todd Wilbur

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.

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A Prairie Farmer’s Meal Plan: Eat for a Buck or Two a Day

Posted 6 weeks 3 days ago by Linsey Knerl

Frugal Living, Food and Drink, Budgeting

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.

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Cheap Way to Get Rid of Plastic Baby Bottles

Posted 7 weeks 4 days ago by Carrie Kirby

Food and Drink

Avent bottle and Smuckers bottle

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?

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Drugstore Freebies: More Than Junk Food and Harsh Chemicals

Posted 7 weeks 6 days ago by Carrie Kirby

Food and Drink

toys, art supplies and other stuff bought at CVS

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.

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Ten Simple Meals in Ten Minutes or Less

Posted 8 weeks 14 hours ago by Myscha Theriault

Food and Drink

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.

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Are Farmer's Markets Frugal or a Luxury?

Posted 8 weeks 1 day ago by Carrie Kirby

Food and Drink

farmer's market produce

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.

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Low-Carb: Less Carbon in Your Meals?

Posted 8 weeks 5 days ago by Thursday Bram

Food and Drink

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.

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Need a Cheap Cool Dessert? Make Your Own Shaved Ice!

Posted 8 weeks 6 days ago by Xin Lu

Frugal Living, Lifestyle, Food and Drink

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.

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Get Your Free Chicken and Caffeine on May 15th

Posted 10 weeks 1 day ago by Linsey Knerl

Deals and Coupons, Freebies, Deals, Food and Drink

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…

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Free Bag of Yummy Corozonas Chips!

Posted 10 weeks 3 days ago by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Deals and Coupons, Freebies, Coupons, Food and Drink

Get a coupon for a free bag of Corazonas heart healthy snacks!

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