Category Archives: Frugal Foods

Cookbook Review: The Frugal Foodie Cookbook

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Kristen Putch

If there is one thing I am a big fan of, it’s eats on the cheap. And while I can usually take any dish and make it a little bit more budget friendly, Alanna Kaufman and Alex Small have taken the guesswork of it for me. Their book, The Frugal Foodie Cookbook (Adams Media, 2010), [...]

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Don’t Buy … DIY (Part 2)

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Kristen Putch

So, on to experiment number 2: Pesto. I love pesto. It’s filled with garlic and it’s a lovely shade of green. And making pesto is a snap. All you need is fresh basil, olive oil, minced garlic, grated parmesean cheese and pine nuts (a word to the wise, however, pine nuts are EXPENSIVE, so I just leave them out, but that’s your call). Continue reading →

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Why Spend Money When You Can DIY

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Kristen Putch

I have learned something through my adventures, something very important. Groceries stores love to make the things I enjoy very, very expensive. Example #1: hummus. I LOVE hummus, it’s healthy and delicious. But, try and get in a grocery store, you’re looking to pay $4 for a small tub. On my single girl budget, not the most economically friendly food item, but the food item I can’t seem to live without. Continue reading →

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