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Favorite frugal food blogs

post #1 of 4
4/28/09 at 6:21pm
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Inspired by the $3 steak talk, anyone have any favorite 'frugal' food blogs? I've done a poor job budgetting lately so I need to start cooking at home more and eating out at expensive restaurants less... but too bad I love good food

I know the usual standards, but know there has to be some good blogs (that aren't totally white trash) related to frugal meals
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post #2 of 4
4/28/09 at 8:14pm
Become a freegan! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeganism But seriously, they might actually have some good tips/ideas. For example buying supermarket stuff that's expired/nearly there for really cheap. Personally, I try to buy stuff right when it's in season because it's cheaper and at it's prime. If I spot a good deal I often make stuff and free it for the off-season. Other ideas? Before you even consider going shopping for food, always think ahead to what you'll be eating, then go look at the food/staples you already have (so you don't buy more), and buy more frequently (like every 2-3 days) instead of once a week (you'll forget about stuff and it'll just rot in the fridge). Check out local farmer's markets - you can often get stuff that's much fresher and cheaper Something along these lines might also help http://veg.ca/content/view/165/112/
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post #3 of 4
4/28/09 at 8:21pm
Mark Bittman's blog, the amateur gourmet, pioneer woman is OK at times, apartment therapy, plus check out slashfood and serious eats are good at aggregating recipes.
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post #4 of 4
4/29/09 at 12:07am
Big fan of Smitten Kitchen. No original recipes, but I find the recipes she gathers are consistently good, and the photography is wonderful.
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