If there is any food more economical and nutritious than dried beans, I don’t know what it is. Oh, sure, there are plenty of other economical, nutritious foods, but I don’t think any of them is MORE economical and nutritious than dried beans.
Canned beans are cheap and good. Dried beans are AT LEAST two-thirds cheaper, [...]
Pickle some eggs and you’ll have easily portable, high-quality protein ready to go any time! It’s awfully simple. Hard boil the eggs, peel them, let them cool, boil the vinegar with whatever spices or flavorings you like (I like to add beet juice). Quick, easy, simple, cheap, good food ready to go, on [...]
Preemptive Pedagogical Preface: I know some people have a thing against Walmart. I know some people don’t like sardines. I know it takes about half a Wheel of Fortune episode to cook rice. I know, already. So shop wherever you like and don’t eat sardines if you can’t stand them (would it help if [...]
No Added Hormones or Steroids: Whole Chicken at 89¢/lb
Hormones or steroids are not allowed in raising poultry in the United States.
Are you afraid that if you pay less for chicken you’ll get some kind of monster that will alter your personal genome? It’s not necessary to spend more for chicken in order to avoid [...]
“To spend less than you earn — this way lies happiness.” — Elbert Hubbard
I went from spendthrift to penny-pincher. Change is good.
In your best James Earl Jones voice: If you only knew the power of the cheap side! You do not yet realize your potential. You have only begun to discover your frugality. Join [...]