Food & Drink

  • How to Make Homemade Pizza for Under $10

    Rather than calling for delivery, try a cheaper homemade pizza. Make the pie yourself or let the whole family pitch in. Here Cheapism serves up two budget-wise pizza recipes you can pull together without breaking a sweat. One should appeal…

  • Which Chains Charge Most for Water, and How to Hydrate for Free

    Whether you’re at the mall, the gym, or in a new city, you won’t go far without spotting a bottle of Poland Spring, Deer Park, or Dasani in someone’s hand or bag. Marketed as safer and better than tap water,…

  • Best Cheap Organic Food Store: Walmart, Whole Foods, Kroger, Costco or the Farmers Market?

    The words organic and frugal rarely are used in the same sentence. But with the weather warming up and fresh produce beginning to ripen, we set out to find the best cheap source of fresh organic foods. Our sample contenders…

  • Turning Happy Hour Into Dinner: A Cheapskate’s Guide

    Happy hour, once known as cocktail time, is that transition period between the end of work and the start of dinner. It used to be that you had to hang at a local bar for a happy hour deal —…

  • Beyond Beer: 8 Non-Alcoholic Drinks for a Party

    Are you ready for some … hosting? If your living room has been designated the local Super Bowl venue, preparation is in order. Namely: party drinks and food. (We’re supposing you already have an awesome TV given the responsibility bestowed.)…

  • Hosting a Party with a Russian Twist

    Friday, February 7 marks the opening of the the 2014 Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia. As the resort city finishes preparations for the opening ceremony, consider our affordable yet gold-medal-worthy suggestions for hosting your own Russian-themed…

  • Coffee Rewards Programs: Which Perks Your Interest?

    Coffee is a big and competitive business in the United States — Statistic Brain reports that consumers spend more than 18 billion dollars a year on specialty brews alone —…

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    5 Cheap and Easy Ways to Enjoy Watermelon on National Watermelon Day

    Sweet and juicy, watermelon is an icon of summer and good for you, to boot. Two cups contain 80 calories and zero fat and are packed with vitamins A, B6,…

  • Too Hot to Cook? Try These Cheap Summer Recipes

    The best, and cheapest, summer recipes don’t require turning on the oven or stovetop but still result in delicious and refreshing dishes. Take advantage of freshly harvested vegetables and fruits…

  • Save Some Green on St. Paddy’s Day

    Soon it will be St. Patrick’s Day, when everyone is Irish for a day and frugal bloggers go haywire with puns on the word “green.” Although the historical significance is…

  • Still Not Using a Money-Saving Slow Cooker? Try These Recipes and Tips

    Crock-Pots and other slow cookers tend to emerge from cupboards around this time of year, pressed into service for creating hearty winter meals. This simple appliance has stayed in style…

  • Holiday Liquor on a Budget

    As Christmas and New Year’s loom ever closer on the horizon, festivities brimming with cocktails and other alcoholic beverages are in full swing. But quenching the thirst of your guests…

  • Flavor is Cheap

    A portion of every dollar you earn is spent on food, so do yourself a favor and make that food taste better. Whether you dine out or prepare meals at…

  • How to Host a Cheap Summer Olympics Viewing Party

    More than 1 billion are expected to watch this Friday, July 27, as top athletes from all over the world gather in London for the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.…

  • Three Cheap Summer Meals

    Sometimes, summer means skipping out on grocery shopping day because the beach or a walk outside plead for your attention. And, well, you can always fall back on your pantry…

  • Stock Up on These Essential Pantry Staples for Cheap, Healthful Meals

    A smart grocery trip today can keep the pizza deliveryman away. A well-stocked refrigerator and pantry are essential for cooking quick, cheap meals (see our earlier blog post for ideas).…

  • How to Curb Spending on Your Coffee Addiction

    It’s no secret that Americans love their coffee. In fact, according to Coffee-Stastics.com, the United States is the leading coffee-consuming country, with Americans gulping down 400 million cups a day.…

  • Save Money on Groceries: Make Thanksgiving Leftovers Last

    Here’s some food for thought: According to EatTurkey.com Americans consumed 736 million pounds of turkey over the 2010 Thanksgiving holiday. This year is shaping up to be no different. With…