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Cookbooks to Stretch Your Budget
Some of my go-to cookbooks They offer up beautiful photos of amazing dishes, but did you ever think about cookbooks as a savings tool? It’s true; a good cookbook can show you how to eat well with just,...
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Does Growing Plants Save Money?
Some of last summer’s herbs, growing on our city balcony. I’m an urban gardener and love growing plants. My little balcony holds a bunch of herbs. Last year I unsuccessfully tried some red bell peppers...
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Is Gourmet Popcorn Worth the Price?
We love popcorn. A fun snack that’s perfect on a lazy afternoon or during movie night. In our house, we’ve ditched the microwave stuff for an air popper and found a lack of flavor. To be blunt, it...
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Meat Free Week in the U.S.
credit: Flickr Remember that week back in college when you were broke and lived off ramen noodles? Little did you know you were making a political statement; Meat Free Week is now a thing, and you can...
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What is a Food Swap?
Citrus cookies If you live in a major metropolitan area, you probably have at least one food swap group near you. It can be a great opportunity to meet foodies, swap recipes, and try some new flavor...
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Frugal Farmers Market Tips
credit: Flickr Wandering through a farmers market without a game plan means you can miss some of the best bargains. We’ve culled nine tips to make sure your trip is successful, and your larder is...
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What Can I Make With Lemons: 5 Fun Facts and Recipes
credit: Flickr.com Lemons add sour flavor to a dish, keep apples from turning brown and so much more. There are many answers to the question, what can I make with lemons? Lemonade is perhaps the first...
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In Praise of Foodie Dives: Eating out cheap
This pizza joint in Allston had a counter that ran the back length of the narrow space. The wall behind the counter was blue subway tile, with black subway tiles spelling out SUBS. Two-seater tables...
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Free Cookbooks: Just a Library Card Away
Our “local” library is actually a 36 town cluster with a delivery system that I suspect rival’s FedEx. A few keystrokes on my laptop and any book I desire is winding its way to my local library....
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Alternative Lifestyle: What is a Freegan?
credit: Flickr Fairly often, we remind our readers that one of the most subversive things you can do to the US economy is to grow and prepare your food. Just the act of scratch cooking takes many...
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