Food & Drink
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20 Healthy Foods You’ve Been Preparing All Wrong
It’s easy to get stuck in a cooking rut, but there’s rarely just one way to prepare any dish. If the goal is to eat healthy, a few little-known secrets can help get the most nutrients out of common kitchen…
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13 Cheap and Easy Ice Cream Recipes
When it comes to memorable desserts, there’s nothing quite like homemade ice cream. Made with simple, natural ingredients, freshly churned ice cream not only tastes better than store-bought varieties, but it’s also cheaper, and the art of making it can…
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Go Nuts With These 15 Cheap and Easy Peanut Recipes
Peanuts have been enjoyed by humans for at least 3,500 years. They were brought to North America in the 1700s, according to the National Peanut Board, and have been common in savory and sweet dishes since the turn of the…
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20 Cheap and Easy Ways to Use Rice
Technically the seed of a grass, rice has been a nutritious and cost-effective staple grain for cultures around the world since it was domesticated more than 13,000 years ago in China. Prices vary according to region, variety, and processing, but…
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13 Boozy Milkshake Recipes You’re Going to Love
Chocolate milkshakes are one of life’s most indulgent pleasures. Add alcohol, and it’s almost criminally good. While it’s not something to enjoy on a regular basis, as a once-in-awhile treat, high-proof milkshakes offer the best of both the dessert and…
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12 Easy Fall Decorating Ideas Inspired by Nature
The pumpkins, pine cones, acorns, corn, leaves, and sticks that make fall décor so cozy and charming are close at hand and easy to work with — just turn to the great outdoors for supplies and maybe Pinterest for a…
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25 Cheap and Easy Lemonade Recipes
Lemonade is a versatile, wholesome, and delicious thirst quencher that’s easy and cheap to make even for those squeezing lemons by hand with a citrus squeezer or a small electric…
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20 Cheap and Easy Cheesecake Recipes
Is it cake? Is it pie? Who cares? Find a savory escape with the cool, creamy taste of cheesecake. This selection of recipes — including a few spins on classic…
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40 Wines From Online Merchants Costing $20 or Less
Wine doesn’t have to be expensive to be good, though finding high-quality cheap wine can be challenging. Large online retailers such as Wine.com and Amazon offer good prices by buying…
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12 Cheap and Delicious Slow Cooker Recipes for Summer
Slow cookers offer busy people a simple way to enjoy a home-cooked meal. Being able to throw everything into one pot, press a button, and walk away saves time and…
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14 Cheap and Easy Summer Meals
Warm weather calls for light, fresh meals that manage to be filling, tasty, and cheap at the same time. Cutting food costs will leave more funds for fun summer concerts.…
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17 Essential Items That Your Pantry is Missing
A well-stocked pantry full of unique ingredients will help keep grocery lists short and make meal planning easier. Learn a few dishes using these pantry staples, and it’ll be easy…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
