Food & Drink
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Tasty Tap Water: 14 Best US Cities for Clean Drinking Water
News of tainted tap water has many Americans wondering about the quality of the water that comes out of their faucets. Whether it’s Flint, Michigan, where cost cutting created contaminated drinking water, or excessive lead levels found in 2,000 water…
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11 Peanut-Free Snacks That Are Safe for Kids’ Events
Kellogg’s announced plans earlier this year to add peanut flour to some previously peanut-free snacks, leaving fewer options for parents scrambling for quick and cheap snacks safe to bring along for trips, parties, and other events. While many consumers prefer…
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10 Homemade Smoothies Better and Cheaper Than Chain Versions
Smoothies from nationwide chains tend to use juice blends and artificial syrups to create expensive, high-calorie drinks disguised as healthy options. Some are marketed as meal replacements or have added ingredients with supposed “fat blaster” or “immune support” properties, in…
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14 Cheap Punches to Liven Up Summer Parties
Punch is a fun, budget-conscious drink for any summer party. Most punches, well, pack a punch, so a little goes a long way. Aside from alcohol, punch recipes typically call for inexpensive ingredients such as citrus, sugar, and water or…
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11 Ways to Get the Most Out of Cheap Cuts of Meat
Whether you’re planning a Memorial Day cookout or celebrating National Barbecue Month, don’t assume there’s a tradeoff between a flush wallet and a juicy cut of meat. There are plenty of tricks for extracting maximum flavor and texture out of…
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How Home Brewing Can Save More Than 50% on Craft Beer
From barbecues to happy hours to the big game, beer is the world’s most consumed alcoholic beverage. So many beer enthusiasts now brew their own that May 4 is celebrated as National Homebrew Day. Like home cooking and baking, home…
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16 Quick, Easy Side Dishes for Summer Parties
Summer is the season to host rooftop parties and backyard barbecues. Rather than shy away from feeding big groups because of the expense, try some quick and easy dishes made…
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7 Cheap, Filling Dinners for Every Day of the Week
To keep dinners cheap and easy, start by selecting a few staples, such as eggs, cheese, noodles, and bread, that can be used in many different ways. Then plan dinners…
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10 Cheap and Easy Chicken Recipes
For most of history, chicken was an expensive luxury food — King Henry IV of France became popular with peasants when he promised to make the country prosperous enough to…
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10 Tips for Packing a Budget-Friendly Picnic
With the warmer spring weather comes ample opportunity for picnics, starting with National Picnic Day on April 23. Good food and a few inexpensive supplies are all it takes to…
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14 Cheap Meatless Meals for Calorie Counters
High-quality meat is often one of the priciest items on the grocery list. While cutting out meat completely may be unrealistic for many, planning a vegetarian meal even once a…
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10 Low-Cost Dishes for Passover Seder
During Passover, the Bible says, Jewish people should abstain from eating anything made from barley, oats, wheat, rye, and spelt that is not cooked within 18 minutes of coming into…
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Bottoms Up: Ranking 9 Cheap Beers in a Blind Taste Test
Looking for a reason to celebrate? National Beer Day, observed each April 7 in the United States in honor of Prohibition’s end, is a little-known and unofficial holiday. For brew…
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20 Dirt-Cheap Vegetarian Meals
There are so many reasons to incorporate meatless meals into your repertoire. Even the average omnivore should limit meat intake to just a few ounces a day for optimal health.…
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Cheapest Place to Buy Organic: Walmart, Kroger, or Aldi?
The buzz around organic food has drawn mainstream stores such as Walmart and Kroger into the arena and made prices more competitive. Now Aldi, the discount supermarket chain known for…
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10 Cheap Ways to Add Pizzazz to Everyday Meals
When you take the time to create a delicious meal, be sure to present it thoughtfully. Presentation is integral to gastronomy, which is why popular food competitions give considerable weight…
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10 Tasty Wines Under $12 to Try This Spring
As winter’s chill gives way to spring’s warm breezes, the urge for heavy food and wine starts to give way to lighter, less filling choices. Cool evenings still thirst for…
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10 Brewery Tours That Feature Free Craft Beer
Craft breweries have sprung up all across the country, and many give visitors a behind-the-scenes look at where their favorite local brews are made. These 10 popular breweries offer free…
