Food & Drink
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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 contact with water. This symbolic remembrance of the Israelites’ short-notice…
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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 lovers, however, it’s a welcome excuse to pour a pint,…
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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. Cutting out the meat often means skipping the most expensive…
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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 low-priced groceries, is expanding its organic selection. Cheapism.com checked out…
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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 to the category when computing scores. Many people won’t even…
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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 full-bodied and rich reds, while warm afternoons are well matched…
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Go Gluten-Free Without Busting the Food Budget
The gluten-free marketplace is booming right now, offering many more choices in the supermarket aisles to those diagnosed with celiac disease. Glancing over the options at the local grocer, though,…
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10 Fancy Spring Break Drinks You Can Easily Make Yourself
Spring break is epitomized by hot and sunny beaches, Caribbean relaxation, and fresh and fruity cocktails that cost at least $10 apiece. Some of the best spring break drinks may…
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Follow the New Dietary Guidelines With 15 Dinners Under $15
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released new dietary guidelines recently that recommend a “plate” filled with nutrient-dense whole grains, vegetables, and fruits and modest amounts of lean protein. The guidelines…
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10 Cheap, Healthy Alternatives to Red and Processed Meat
Red meats, particularly processed varieties such as beef jerky, sausage, and hot dogs, are under fire following a World Health Organization report linking them to increased risk of cancer. Not…
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10 Recipes for a Healthy Budget and a Healthy You in the New Year
With countless health-focused trends from juicing to organic to paleo, there’s no shortage of expensive alternatives to everyday food. Still, it’s possible to eat healthy and save money by stocking…
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20 Meals You Can Make for Under $5
Creating an entire meal for $5 can be a challenge, but with some smart planning it’s possible to eat well on a budget. Stock up on staples such as pasta…
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10 Cheap Recipes for National Nut Day
National Nut Day, on Oct. 22, is the perfect time to crave hearty nut-packed dishes and treats. High in vitamins, protein, and healthy fats, nuts top the charts of healthy,…
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10 Keys to Eating Out Less and Cooking More
Eating out can be bad for your waistline and put a dent in your bank account. There’s no doubt that heading to the nearest restaurant is more convenient and can…
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Break Out the Slow Cooker: 11 Freezer Meal Tips
Fall is here, which means it’s slow cooker season! By allowing frugal home cooks to buy ingredients in bulk and choose cheaper cuts of meat, a slow cooker can slash…
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11 Ways to Save on School Lunches
By now many parents are facing the school lunch dilemma: Go to the trouble of packing lunch every day? Or give in to the easy and possibly less nutritious option…
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12 High Holiday Dishes for $4 or Less
Feasting, symbolically and otherwise, is always an element of Jewish holidays, whether to break the fast after Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, or to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the New…
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Homemade vs. Mixer: The Cheapest Way to Make Frozen Drinks
There’s been a recent upswing in made-from-scratch food preparation for edibles ranging from pickles and preserves to ice cream and baby food. Cocktails are no exception. Amid the resurgence of…
