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April 25, 2008

3 Recipe Websites You Can't Live Without

My 3 Favorite Recipe Websites on the Web

Even the most seasoned cook runs out of ideas every now and then, which is what makes recipe websites such a lifesaver. The recipe websites of today, however, put yesterday's to shame. Forget about a few recipe ideas here and there. Today's sites allow you to organize your own online cookbook, share recipes with others and view and rate thousands of recipes from across the globe. Here are my three favorites.

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Posted by Lydia Johnson at 7:04 PM | Permalink

January 22, 2008

Not All Olive Oils are Created Equal

A Quick Guide to Olive Oils

If a recipe calls for olive oil you grab whatever's on the shelf, right? But what kind of olive oil do you have in your cupboard? If you think all olive oil is created equal, you've got another thing coming. Olive oils differ and what works for one recipe might not work for another. Here's what you need to know about the different kinds of olive oils available.

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Posted by Lydia Johnson at 8:12 PM | Permalink

November 6, 2007

The Benefits of Spring Water without the Price

Alternatives to Spring Water

If you’re not too pleased with your local water supply, you might be tempted to buy spring water. Before you make the decision, read what we have to say. Spring water can be an expensive option, and there are ways to drink tasty water without spending unnecessary money.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 8:42 PM | Permalink

October 8, 2007

Once Again, Consumer Savvy Shoppers Get Creative to Save Money

Consumer Savvy Shoppers and Tuna

Tuna is a versatile food and is usually found in the pantry of most consumer savvy shoppers. If you haven’t yet incorporated tuna as a diet staple, you don't know what you're missing. Tuna is economical and has a multitude of uses. Here's why you should add it to your grocery list.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 2:25 PM | Permalink

September 18, 2007

Weekly Meal Planning Doesn't Have to be a Nightmare

Weekly Meal Planning Made Easy

If you have a family and work full time (or even part time) weekly meal planning can seem like mission impossible. After all, you want everyone to eat healthy but you don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. How do you manage to feed everyone home-cooked meals without paying for a personal chef? With a few insider secrets, you can manage it. Here are some tricks of the trade I've been using for years.

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Posted by Lydia Johnson at 5:33 PM | Permalink

September 12, 2007

Forget the Grocery Store When You Need to Buy Spices

Buy Spices Online and Save Cash

I have a funny story to tell about when my wife and I went to the grocery store to buy spices. Well, it was more like she had to buy spices and I went along for the ride. Little did I know when we were leaving the house that I was about to experience the full extent of this woman's cheapness (or frugality, as she puts it)...

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Posted by Max Anderson at 8:40 PM | Permalink

August 21, 2007

What's The Deal with Expiration Dates?

How Closely Should You Follow Food Expiration Dates?

Today, my friends, expiration dates hold an entirely new meaning for me. I did something I thought was horrible. In fact, my heart about stopped. I made mac & cheese for the kids only to see that the box expired almost a year ago. I thought we were going to have to go to the ER for a good stomach pumping and that's when I found out something quite interesting -- expiration dates aren't what many of us think they are.

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 4:34 PM | Permalink

July 19, 2007

Milk Delivery Isn't Just a Thing Of The Past

Get Reacquainted With Milk Delivery

Many of us think that milk delivery is something our grandmothers enjoyed, but not something feasible in today's market-driven world. Milk delivery, however, isn't just for the history books or those who have everything and anything delivered to their homes. Milk delivery may actually be a wise consumer decision.

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Posted by Lydia Johnson at 11:12 PM | Permalink

May 12, 2007

Apple Pie on the Cheap

Ways to Save Money on Apple Pie

Apple pie is an all-American favorite, and even those of us with the best diet still crave apple pie from time to time. Surprisingly, apple pie, the staple of American desserts, has become increasingly expensive over the years. Below you’ll find some helpful tips for locating inexpensive apple pie.

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 10:40 PM | Permalink

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