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Stock a Natural Food Pantry for Less

Posted November 13, 2009 - 08:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Food and Drink

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Most people are under the impression that, while eating natural is better, it's also more expensive. And I'll grant that, sometimes, this is true. However, while having processed food on hand for snacks and recipes will cost you more (because you pay for the preparation), having natural ingredients is often cheaper simply because they aren't prepared. Read on for tips on what these cheaper items are, where to get the best deals, and why you might want to find them.

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9 Things That Are Worth Buying at Costco

Posted October 3, 2009 - 09:28 by Myscha Theriault

Shopping

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We all want to get a good deal when we shop, and warehouse stores are some of the most popular places to make that happen. One of my favorite ones to shop at is Costco. The trouble is, some deals are better than others, especially when large amounts have to be purchased at one time. Here's a list of some of the items available there that work nicely into our eating style, budget and rate of consumption.

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Supermarket Angst Part III: How to Buy Better Poultry

Posted June 30, 2009 - 11:40 by Carrie Kirby

Food and Drink

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In my supermarket angst series, I've been researching questions that have puzzled me at the store. This time, I'm tackling poultry. Is organic poultry worth the price premium? What about "natural"? Or is it enough just to look for a label that says free-range or perhaps hormone free? Are meat chickens and turkeys treated as badly as laying hens on conventional factory farms?
Now that I know the answers to these questions, alas, this is an area where I'll most likely be spending more.

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