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Recipe Connection: Fried Rice a la Leftovers

June 6th, 2013 · 19 Comments · Frugality, Recipes

C.O.R.N. Everything-but-the-kitchen-sink. Leftovers night. “I’m-afraid-of-what-I’ll-find-when-I-get-to-the-back…” Call it what you want, but everyone needs to get rid of some leftovers sometimes, right? We eat a lot of leftovers here at the Kimball house. In fact, when we have fewer than three different options for leftovers to grab for lunch, we feel deprived, and if we are [...]

Strawberry Controversy: Organic, Local, or Just Don’t Eat?

May 30th, 2013 · 90 Comments · Food for Thought, Frugality, Green Living

Does “real food” have to mean “organic?” Can conventionally grown produce still be healthy for you? Is buying organic worth foreclosure on your home? I’m going to share some reader emails to open up these questions, and I’m looking forward to rousing conversation in the comments! Should I Prioritize Organic? I received this email from [...]

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Tags: local·organic·produce·strawberries

Eat Well, Spend Less While You Entertain Guests

May 26th, 2013 · No Comments · Frugality

Happy Memorial Day! There’s no Monday Mission today, as I hope you are enjoying time off and time with family. If you’re looking forward to a delightful summer of entertaining and spending time with people you enjoy, the Eat Well, Spend Less team has some ideas for how to do it frugally with real food. [...]

What Does a Real Foodie Buy at…Tropical Traditions?

May 18th, 2013 · 20 Comments · Frugality, Tips

This is the last of the “What Does a Real Foodie Buy at…?” series, which has already covered: Costco Aldi/Save-a-Lot Amazon Country Life (note about Vitacost and Azure Standard) Tropical Traditions is an interesting online shop to discuss through the lens of frugality, because for the most part, the products there are rather expensive. On [...]

What Does a Real Foodie Buy at…Country Life Natural Foods?

May 17th, 2013 · 38 Comments · Frugality, Tips

I really wonder what my neighbors think when a humongous trailer truck backs into my driveway and slides out the ramp from the back. Are they moving? Did they buy a new couch? What are those boxes? (takes a minute to read the side of the truck: Country Life Natural Foods) Is that really all [...]

What Does a Real Foodie Buy at…Amazon?

May 16th, 2013 · 25 Comments · Frugality, Tips

Whatever they darn well want. How does that place stock everything known to man??? Kidding…sort of. While I’d like to see more dollars stay locally in your own community, I love Amazon quite a bit. Who can argue with its convenience and price? One thing I love about Amazon is the wish list feature – [...]

What Does a Real Foodie Buy at…Aldi & Save-a-Lot?

May 15th, 2013 · 76 Comments · Frugality, Tips

If anyone ever decides mustard is unhealthy, our family is in trouble. We go through about a bottle a month, which is pretty remarkable for a condiment that sits in most people’s refrigerators until children marry off and take it with them as a paperweight. Mustard is one of those foods that’s hard to mess [...]