Food & Drink

  • 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 the craft cocktail, more enthusiasts are investing in home bar…

  • 10 Summer Side Dishes You Can Make From Your Garden

    There is nothing fresher than food that makes its way straight from the backyard to the dining room table. Get the most out of your vegetable garden and cut grocery costs by incorporating homegrown produce into as many summer meals…

  • 10 Money-Saving Vegetables to Use in the Summer

    Summertime brings fruits and vegetables in excess and produce prices at rock-bottom. Take advantage of this natural cycle, when the produce is bursting with flavor, by using the foodstuffs as inspiration for seasonal menus. A few of the items listed…

  • Taste Test: Cheap Ice Cream Treats vs. Premium Brands

    In the heat of summer, not much sounds better than an ice-cold ice cream novelty. National Ice Cream Day falls on the second Sunday of July every year (July 19 in 2015). Ahead of the celebration, Cheapism.com conducted a blind…

  • 6 Ways to Churn Cheaper Ice Cream

    The average price of ice cream has been steadily increasing over the years, to $5.04 a gallon in 2014 from $3.84 in 2004, according to data compiled by Statista. But you need not give up indulging in America’s favorite summer…

  • Picky Eaters? Try These 10 Easy 20-Minute Meals

    In a rut when it comes to dinner and dealing with finicky kids? Turn to these 10 family-pleasing meals — picky kids included — courtesy of Cheapism.com. Better yet, they cook up in 20 minutes or less and cost just…