October 2009
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DIY: Homemade Pizza
By the time Friday rolls around, most of us are low on energy, meal ideas and fresh ingredients. Before you pick up the phone and order that (gasp!) $13 pie, consider making your own. Chances are you already have most of the ingredients in your pantry. If not, stock up next time you’re at the grocery store and get ready to transform Friday nights into a low-cost and fun pizza-making adventure for...
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Penny Pinchin’ Pantry: Cornmeal
Cornmeal, flour ground from dried corn, is one of my all-time favorite staple foods. Why? It’s versatile, nutritious, has a fairly long shelf life (especially if stored in the freezer or refrigerator) and at 60 cents a pound, is one of the most affordable items out there. Use it to make yourself a big bowl of polenta – a complete comfort food, smooth, rich, and flavorful. Top it with some...
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Dollar Stretchin' Dinner: Spicy Cannellini and...
Yesterday was my first day of unemployment. To commemorate my suddenly open schedule, I decided to take a trip to the local Shop Rite and familiarize myself with the layout and selection. Up until now, I’ve used their Shop Rite From Home service – build a grocery list online and let the personal shopper take care of the rest. This $10-an-order service is perfect for those with money, but little...