Food & Drink
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61 Must-Have Items to Spruce Up Your Patio for Under $300
Sunny summer weather means more outdoor entertaining, which also means your old weathered patio furniture could probably use a makeover. It’s surprisingly easy to furnish a big backyard or apartment balcony without spending thousands of dollars. Most favorite large retailers…
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25 Smoothies That Are Better Than Ice Cream
Sweet and cold treats are a must for summer, but that doesn’t mean you have to indulge in high-fat, high-sugar ice cream. Instead go for smoothies that have the same consistency and richness without relying on cream and sugar for…
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10 Tips for Hosting a Budget-Friendly Summer Party
Fire up the grill, dust off the cocktail pitcher, and pull back the pool tarp. Summer is here and that means time for chill backyard gatherings and pool parties. The budget for throwing a summer party can mount quickly, what…
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20 Best Rosé Wines for $15 or Less
Rosé season is here, and there are plenty of delicious options for $15 or less, all the way down to $8 for a bottle (or can). From funky to classic styles, including a high-quality sweet option, now is the easiest…
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50 Refreshing Non-Alcoholic Drinks to Make for Summer
The key to the ultimate summer hang is cool and refreshing drinks. While cocktails and even punch are generally served during the season, it’s nice to offer non-alcoholic options that deliver just as much flavor and enjoyment without the booze.…
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20 Cheap Campfire-Friendly Meals
Think a fancy RV kitchen is necessary to eat well while camping? As long as there’s a campfire, there’s no need to rough it when it comes to food. In honor of Great Outdoors Month, here are 20 camping meals…
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How to Pair 12 Beers With Food
If you’re at a fancy restaurant and want to order a nice wine to pair with your entree, you consult the sommelier. But what if you want a beer instead?…
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19 Great Cities for Food Trucks
Food trucks have gone gourmet, sparking a deliciously affordable culinary nationwide trend. The trucks’ lower expenses mean foodies can usually sample gourmet flavors with international influences for less than in…
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33 Places Where Dinner Is the Show
It’s almost always cheaper to prepare a meal at home than eat out, but there are ways to making eating out worth your while. Whether at a bricks-and-mortar restaurant or…
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15 Romantic Wines Under $15 for Valentine’s Day
Wine and romance go hand in hand, but there’s no need to spend a lot of money for the right bottle to help set the mood. From crisp whites and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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25 Ways to Make Unpopular Fall Vegetables More Delicious
Every fall ushers in a world of produce and culinary possibilities, but somehow pumpkin always seems to dominate. To take full advantage of the harvest season, set aside ubiquitous favorites…
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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…
