Food & Drink
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Can You Handle These 15 Hot and Spicy Dishes?
Adding a bit of spice is a cheap way to amp up a dish, increasing satisfaction and invigorating digestive enzymes. International Hot and Spicy Food Day on Jan. 16 is the perfect excuse to infuse everyday meals with a fiery…
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12 Easy, Tasty Recipes That Celebrate Beans
Beans are one of the most nutrient-dense sources of plant protein, not to mention cheap. Celebrate this delicious and easy-to-prepare food by trying a new recipe (National Bean Day on Jan. 6 provides the perfect occasion). Starting with dried beans…
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Best Early Bird Specials in All 50 States
Great deals on good food aren’t always easy to find, but we’ve uncovered some early bird dining specials at top-rated restaurants in every state by scouring reviews on TripAdvisor and Yelp. Bon appétit! Related: 50 Ways to Spend Less When…
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Cheap Eateries You Have to Try in All 50 States
The 50 states together comprise one nation, but each has its own specific culture distinct from the others. Perhaps nothing better exemplifies that than the variety of restaurants, which represent their respective regions’ agriculture, demographics, and history. The following eateries…
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Beyond Pie: 16 Ways to Cook or Bake With Pumpkin
Pumpkin flavors everything at this time of year, from beer to coffee. So take advantage of the bounty — and forget about pie. Pumpkin, though distinctive in flavor, is fairly neutral and can be the basis of all kinds of…
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How to Make Your Own Pumpkin Spice Latte: 10 Recipes to Try at Home
Since Starbucks introduced the pumpkin spice latte in 2003, the coffee chain has sold more than 200 million of the drinks, Forbes reported last fall, estimating seasonal sales at more than $100 million — one $4.25 to $4.75, 12-ounce dose…
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11 Symbolic Foods for the Jewish New Year
Jewish tradition calls for incorporating special foods into the festive Rosh Hashanah meal. Each has a symbolic meaning, often based on wordplay, that draws attention to the prayers and intentions…
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15 Genius Ways to Use Rosh Hashanah Leftovers
Food is front and center during most Jewish holidays, and the new year celebration of Rosh Hashanah (starting Oct. 2 this year) is no exception. Even people who aren’t hosting…
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Autumn Cornucopia: 10 Vegetables to Grow in Your Fall Garden
Temperatures may be dropping soon, but there’s still plenty to enjoy in a fall vegetable garden. Whereas fruit plants require particular care and take quite a while to mature (years,…
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Banana Lovers Rejoice: 20 Cheap and Easy Recipes
It’s hard to imagine a time before bananas were cheap and readily available, especially because they’re integral to so many recipes, from smoothies and puddings to baked goods and savory…
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11 Dishes to Make From the Garden for Summer Savings
The fruits of a well-planned garden can add up to major savings on food while providing weeks of fresh and nutritious homegrown produce. The 11 recipes featured here incorporate crops…
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13 Ways to Make the Most of a Zucchini Surplus
Zucchini is a cheap, delicious, and healthy summer staple. Gardens overflow in warm weather, leaving gardeners with a surplus while driving the prices down at the market. Better yet, zucchini…
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11 Ways to Turn Junk Food Into a Proper Meal
It’s hard to resist the call of junk food, so addictive yet so high in calories and low in nutritional value. These recipes — in time for National Junk Food…
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14 Trends From the Fancy Food Show That Anyone Can Try for Cheap
Every year thousands of food companies, professionals, and enthusiasts gather for the summer Fancy Food Show to spot trends and see the products expected to be big on menus and…
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6 Best Budget Ice Cream Makers
With ice cream season heating up, there’s no better time to search for a budget-friendly ice cream maker. Churning up a batch of the sweet creamy treat at home is…
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11 Ways to Enjoy Summer Beans on the Cheap
Summer is a time of plentiful market produce. Among the most popular and easiest to find vegetables are fresh summer beans. Beans come in many forms, starting with the common…
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Are Meal Delivery Services Worth the Cost?
Getting dinner on the table, especially during the workweek, can be a challenge. What if all the legwork could be eliminated and all the ingredients were already prepped in pre-portioned…
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Your Next Go-To Snack: 11 Cheap, Delicious Kinds of Jerky
Jerky is a chewy, meaty, protein-rich snack that’s tempting at the checkout in grocery stores and minimarts and nearly justification enough for a road trip. National Jerky Day, celebrated June…
