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What can you get for $10?

What can you get, deli ham, ham sandwich, survival until pay day

CF / August 13th, 2012 / 21 Comments

It’s approaching the 15th of the month – that means that Brian and I are on our last $10 of grocery money. *cue ominous music* Impending disaster, right? Ramen and Kraft macaroni and cheese for all? Photo Credit: Original photo by Accidental Hedonist via Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/accidentalhedonist/4959928258/ Wrong! You can actually get a lot for $10. Mind...

Posted in: Food and Grocery Tagged with: $100 grocery budget, cheap groceries, frugal, frugal cooking tips

How to tell if fish is fresh

fresh fish, fish market, live catch, fish, salmon, halibut, sea bass

CF / August 8th, 2012 / 11 Comments

There are many substantial health benefits to eating fish on a regular basis: Photo Credit: Charlie Brewer at http://www.flickr.com/photos/charliebrewer/60778805/ Eating fish at least once a week lowers your risk of heart disease and stroke Fish are an excellent source of protein, calcium, minerals (phosphorus, iron, potassium, etc.) and vitamins (thiamine, niacin, etc.) Fatty and oily fish...

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My weekly meals #2

weekly meals, food budget, price of food

CF / July 25th, 2012 / 8 Comments

It can be hard to imagine what eating on $100 a month is like. So, similar to our “grocery motivation” posts, I’m going to occasionally post a journal of what Brian and I ate that week, along with approximate costs. The costs are only approximate because I don’t always remember how much I money I paid for meat or bulk vegetables for example. But I’ll try to use a cost...

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How to fillet a fish

fillet a fish, salmon fillet, fillet, fish, how to fillet

CF / July 18th, 2012 / 12 Comments

Fish is great. I love fish. But buying a fillet of salmon gets expensive! At the stores where I shop, a serving of salmon fillet costs around 4 dollars. But, you can buy a whole salmon when in season for a measley $10, yielding 6 or 7 large servings. But WTF are you supposed to do with a whole freaking salmon? You butcher it of course! Here’s how. First, get your working area ready....

Posted in: Food and Grocery Tagged with: fillet, fillet a fish, fish, how to, salmon