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Categories: seasonal recipes » [15 Dec 2009 | No Comment | 327 views]
Slow Cooker Hamburger Stew

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped carrots

Categories: eating single » [29 Jul 2009 | No Comment | 631 views]
Buying 2 is buying in bulk for a single person

I was reading Frugal Tip: Stockpile & Save Money at Tipnut.com yesterday. When you think of buying in bulk you don’t think of single people doing it. But with a few considerations single folk can take advantage too. Just first take into account:

Do you have the room? Single people can live in small places and don’t always have the room to store themselves let alone bulk purchases. Choose your bulk wisely.
Are you moving anytime soon? Are you moving in 3 months while stocking up on supplies for a year? You …

Categories: eating single, grocery stores, tips and tricks » [22 Jul 2009 | No Comment | 460 views]
A tale of three grocery stores…

When saving money on groceries you have to find the store that best suites your needs. You are ideally looking for the store that sells what you like to eat, prices the type of food you eat as loss leaders regularly, has your staples competitively priced, short lines and is conveniently located.
Because I lived in Austin, Texas and near Lebanon-Hanover, New Hampshire I was used to shopping in Central Market, Whole Foods and the Co-op. I purchased excellent quality foods that were good value for the dollar for the most …

Categories: featured, food and drink » [17 Jul 2009 | No Comment | 2,528 views]
Watermelon Calories

The delicious watermelon is actually a member of the squash family (Cucurbitaceae) but is unique in its sweetness and juiciness. You will find them at your local market in different shapes and sizes: from red to yellow, striped and spotted rinds and weighing from a few pounds to big and heavy. Many grocery stores sell them pre-sliced and ready to eat.
Watermelon Calories and Nutrition
Watermelon is naturally low in calories but high in Vitamin A and C. It is an all-around healthy food. Serve it frequently as …

Categories: healthy eating, saving money » [30 Jun 2009 | No Comment | 423 views]
Paying the real price…

I was reading an article about factory food and the new movie Food, Inc. There was a section that really struck a cord with me about paying the real cost of food…
Paying the real price
One of Food, Inc.’s most frustrating scenes follows a family of four to the produce section of the supermarket. Says the mother: “Sometimes you look at a vegetable and say, ‘Okay, well, we can get two hamburgers for the same amount of price.’ ”
As Pollan points out in the film, that’s no accident. “Bad calories” are …