Links from older news items are removed from the “Food News” widget, but some of them are still interesting and/or valuable:
Busy Nights, Healthy Meals
http://www.pantagraph.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/article_62be99c6-aebc-11df-abb4-001cc4c03286.html
“On most busy weeknights — believe it or not — the entire family can eat hearty and healthfully, said two practicing registered dietitians who are mothers.” (Aug 24)
“But Will it Make You Happy?”
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/08/business/08consume.html
“Consumers may also be permanently adjusting their spending based on what they’ve discovered about what truly makes them happy or fulfilled.” NYTimes.com story about research on consumption and happiness. (Aug 10)
Cut Waste, Save Money
http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/cut-food-waste-and-save-on-bills/0009949/
“A bit of careful planning could help you reduce both waste and your grocery bills. On average, every family in the UK bins £680 of food each year – that’s £50 a month of your hard-earned cash.” MoneySupermarket.com (Aug 12)
What is Nourishment?
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/how-do-you-use-food.html#
Lisa Turner asks, “What is it that makes most of us feel nourished, and what exactly does it mean to be nourished–truly, deeply nourished?” at www.care2.com/greenliving (Jul 19)
“SNAP” Survival is Smart
http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/07/surviving_depends_on_smart_sho.html
With wise choices, food stamp budget less than $50/week includes fresh salmon, fruit, vegetables, meat and more. (Jul 11)
Food Snobbery Begone!
http://www.realfoodhascurves.com/food-blog/2010/7/5/lets-talk-my-declaration-of-independence.html
Mark Scarbrough burns his foodie card and declares, “Enough with the snootiness that says real food isn’t found in a can.” at RealFoodHasCurves.com (Jul 10)
Desk-Top Dining
http://jacksonville.com/entertainment/food-and-dining/2010-07-06/story/how-eat-healthfully-when-you-have-eat-your-desk-0
Jeff Brumley reports that, with a little forethought, eating at work “becomes about consuming fresh fruits, vegetables and lean proteins instead of chips and fast food.” Story at Jacksonville.com (Jul 
Healthy, Hearty, and Easy
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=591254&publicationSubCategoryId=81
Stephanie Zubiri, writing in the Philippine Star, says “Feast with me!” as she provides a recipe for Vegetarian Bolognese, and a list of pantry essentials. (Jul 7)
Going Beyond Whole Wheat
http://running.competitor.com/2010/07/features/great-grains_11226
“With so many new and exciting whole-grain choices becoming readily available on store shelves and in bulk bins, why not try one or more of these great grains?” asks Matthew Kadey, M.S., R.D., at Running.Competitor.com (Jul 10)
Cheap Healthy Simple Quick
http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100707/FEATURES02/7070337/Irma+Paz+shares+quick++simple+recipes+from+her+kitchen
Read how Irma Paz “puts a fresh, healthy dinner on the table in under an hour most nights — often less than 30 minutes.” Story by Jennifer Justus at The Tenneseean (Jul 7)
11 Ways to Save on Food
http://www.favstocks.com/eleven-miserly-guidelines-to-saving-money/2819029/
Tim OBrien’s continues his examination of the book, ” Miserly Moms: Living Well on Less in a Tough Economy” (Jun 29)
50 Healthy Foods <$1/LB
http://www.thedailygreen.com/living-green/blogs/save-money/cheap-healthy-food-460610
Hear ye! Hear ye! Jeff Yeager sayeth: “Many of the things we should be eating the most of — grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables — happen to cost the least.” Story at TheDailyGreen.com (June 5)
Cooking, Tetris-Style
http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/blogs/editor/2010/06/cooking-tetrisstyle.html
Bricolage in the kitchen drastically reduces waste, saves money, and feels good. (June 3)
25 Salad Ideas
http://www.tampabay.com/features/food/cooking/national-salad-month-a-salad-recipe-for-each-day-of-may/1094005
Janet K. Keeler, at the St. Petersburg Times, salutes “that random melange of veggies enhanced by punchy dressing and substantial bits of protein.” (May 28)
20 Cooking Myths
http://food.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978255515
There are lots of myths in regards to cooking. Sadly, they tend to discourage people from practicing a very basic life skill.” Truth told by Amy Sherman (May 24)
“No Time to Cook.” BS!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-ruhlman/message-to-food-editors-w_b_555003.html
“What everyone seems to believe and propagate: that we all lead such busy lives that we have no time to cook. … Bullshit!” Michael Rhulman (May 23)
Feed Your Children Well
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/92879694.html?elr=KArks7PYDiaK7DUqEiaDUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aULPQL7PQLanchO7DiUr
“The biggest determinant of how well your child eats? Well, that would be you, the parents. … Make dinner. Yes, take out the pots and pans and cook.” Wisdom from Lee Svitak Dean, at the Star Tribune. (May 21)
A Balanced Diet (and Budget)
http://www.kentucky.com/2010/05/20/1272249/a-balanced-diet-and-budget.html
“Trimming your food budget doesn’t mean you should give up on making healthy choices. Here are 20 easy ways to do it.” Read more: http://www.kentucky.com (May 20)
Rules for Bulk Purchases
http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2010/05/21/106096_rules-for-bulk-purchases.html
David G. Mitchell, at SavingAdvice.com, writes: “… it is only a great buy if the shopper will actually be able to use whatever it is that he or she is buying.” (May 21)
Cook to Save Money
http://www.ocregister.com/news/mills-245022-money-cheap.html
“A family of four [can] dine on three healthy, delicious meals a day, prepared quickly, on $100 per week.” (May 13)
Brown-Bag and Save $2K/Yr!
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/savings-in-the-bag-the-art-of-the-five-dollar-lunch/article1548147/
If you pay $10 a day for lunch, you could save enough for a great vacation by packing your own. (May 7)
All About the Rice: Sushi!
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/05/dining/05mini.html?ref=dining
Ichiban! Mark Bittman knows and shows – Some of the most delicious and healthful food in the world is cheap. (May 7)
Container Gardens and Window Farms
http://lifehacker.com/5513825/learn-to-grow-plants-and-food-with-beginner-garden-projects?skyline=true&s=i
LifeHacker.com says, “Learn to Grow Plants and Food With Beginner Garden Projects”. (May 4)
Drink Your Greens
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/a-beginners-guide-to-green-smoothies.html#
A Beginner’s Guide to Green Smoothies, by Becky Striepe, at Care2.com (May 5)
Home Dinner Deals Under $1
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/food_coach&id=7421070
Food Coach Lori Corbin reports on “nutritious and wallet-friendly foods under a buck.” (May 4)
Nourishing Ourselves
http://www.nourishingmeals.com/2010/04/nourishing-ourselves.html
Ali, at NourishingMeals.com, reminds us that there’s more to nourishment than food. (Apr 29)
“Ice Cream” is Just Bananas
http://www.bloginity.com/recreation/travel-food/how-to-make-creamy-ice-cream-with-just-one-ingredient/20170/
loginity.com reveals: “What is this one magic ingredient that can be whipped into perfectly rich and silky ice cream, with no additional dairy, sweeteners, or ingredients needed whatsoever?” (Apr 25)
Beans in Bread and More
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100427/LIVING/4270303/1032/Beans-give-everyday-foods-a-nutritional-boost
DemocratAndChronical.com: “Beans, full of nutrients, can be used to make pasta, breads and even desserts. ” (Apr 27)
Cooking: Important Hobby
http://www.thesuntimes.com/homepage/x1394800792/Make-home-cooking-a-hobby
Janice Norris, at TheSunTimes.com: “What is important to you? If it is your health, make it a hobby to learn to prepare healthful foods at home.” (Apr 21)
Eat Well on Food Stamp Budget
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36507576/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition/
Associated Press: A family of four can eat well on just $68.88 a week. “… [S]he avoided processed foods. Not only are whole foods often more nutritious, they usually are easier to stretch.” (Apr 14)
Trail Food that Doesn’t Suck
http://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/special-sections/appalachian-trail-guide/trail-food-that-doesnt-suck/
Blueridge Outdoors Magazine reports: “Georgia backpacker Glenn McAllister … says his creations always draw a crowd at the shelters. “When I cook, other hikers drool.” (Apr 16)
How to Cut Chicken
http://www.azcentral.com/photo/Style/FoodHome/14335
Photo Slide Show by Suzanne Starr at the Arizona Republic shows how to cut up a whole chicken into parts, thus saving much money. (Apr 13)
“Iron Chef” Your Leftovers
http://lifehacker.com/5511821/iron-chef-your-leftovers-and-stop-throwing-away-perfectly-good-food?skyline=true&s=I
“Stop throwing away perfectly good food!” LifeHacker.com asks skilled food bloggers for some great tips on how to stop wasting food. (Apr 8 )
Get Started Cooking
http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2010/04/05/105889_10-tips-for-getting-started-cooking-at-home.html
Jennifer Derrick, at SavingAdvice.com: “Many more people wish they could cook, but are intimidated or frustrated by cooking. It doesn’t have to be that way. ” (Apr 5)
Pasta Con Sarde
http://www.grist.org/article/2010-04-05-pasta-con-sarde-the-gateway-drug-for-sardine-obsession/
Tom Philpott, at Grist.org, writes: “Pasta con sarde: the gateway drug for sardine obsession … and easy, fast, cheap, and highly nourishing, too.” (Apr 5)
Food Pantry Adds Security
http://www.annarbor.com/home-garden/food-pantries-an-investment-in-your-future/
“Whole grains, real food, and healthy fats are all shelf-stable.” (Mar 31)
To Supplement or Not?
http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/healthday/634783.html
Kathleen Doheny reports, “…getting crucial nutrients from food, when possible, is better than popping pills.” Story at BusinessWeek.com (Mar 30)
Be Sure to Get Enough D
http://www.foodconsumer.org/newsite/Nutrition/Vitamins/vitamin_d_deficiency_is_why_you_get_flu_2503100412.html
“Vitamin D plays an important role in activating your immune defenses against infectious diseases like the flu. [and] diseases including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, depression, autoimmune disease and many others.” (Mar 26)
Want Healthy Kids? Cook!
http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/03/26/swensson.kids.cooking/
How to save tons of money, have a healthy family, be happier and have more friends: Learn to cook! (Mar 26)
Cooking = Stress Relief
http://www.philly.com/philly/restaurants/89034802.html
Judy Hevrdejs, Chicago Tribune: “… find comfort in the kitchen, slicing, dicing, kneading dough.” (Mar 25)
Affordable, Healthy, Easy
http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/expert.q.a/03/19/budget.healthy.eating.jampolis/
Dr. Melina Jampolis, on CNN Health: “…budget friendly, lower-sodium, heart-healthy options that you should try to include in your diet on a regular basis.” (Mar 26)
Basic Tomato Sauce
http://thepauperedchef.com/2010/03/basic-tomato-sauce.html#more-5925
Make your own tomato sauce cheaper and better than buying ready-made. (Mar 23)
Penny-Pinching Patties
http://www.dl-online.com/event/article/id/51619/
“You can customize Salmon Patties by using favorite flavors and ingredients to make an affordable, healthful meal.” (Mar 17)
Supercheap Superfoods
http://www.xomba.com/superfoods_promote_good_health
The healthiest foods in the store are also the cheapest. (Mar 22)
Mindful Eating for One
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/15/health/nutrition/15recipehealth.html
“Preparing a meal just for yourself can give you an opportunity to really contemplate what you eat.” Martha Rose Shulman, NYTimes.com (Mar 17)
Double Recipe, then Freeze
http://www.tdn.com/lifestyles/article_fb8612dc-3145-11df-acdc-001cc4c03286.html
Save time and work by freezing meals for later. (Mar 17)
Save by (Gasp!) Eating Less
http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20100314/sc_livescience/unthinkablewaytosavemoneyeatless
“A healthy diet already is cheaper than the typical American diet.” Christopher Wanjek (Mar 14)
“Lazy Food” Costs Much
http://news.scotsman.com/comment/Gareth-Edwards-Preprepared-food-comes.6154453.jp
Gareth Edwards, at Scotsman.com: Pre-prepared food reduces your money, nutrition, and satisfaction in life. (Mar 16)
“Lazy Food” = Loss of Skills?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8572009.stm
In spite of “recession,” people pay others to slice a carrot for them, and lose the ability to feed themselves. (Mar 17)
Groceries for $27 a week
http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2010/03/tips_for_eating_on_a_budget.html
Julia Scott, NJ Star-Ledger Guest Columnist (Mar 12)
Wise Grocery Shopping
http://www.hindu.com/mag/2010/03/14/stories/2010031450270600.htm
The Hindu, India’s National Newspaper: “When the food gatekeeper makes food decisions wisely, the family’s nutrition and health become better.” (Mar 14)
Embrace Your Budget
http://media.www.elpaisanonewspaper.com/media/storage/paper1088/news/2010/03/12/Lifestyles/Embrace.Your.Budget-3886669.shtml
Anthony Umanzor: “Learn to cook, it’ll make you a better functional human being. “ (Mar 14)
Add Variety with Greens
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/its-easy-eating-greens/?src=me
Greens are great in a variety of dishes, including gratin and seafood. (Mar 14)
Cooking Skills Save Bills
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/hard_times/view.bg?articleid=1239556
BostonHerald.com: “Personal chef Karen Eddy says amateur cooks can save major bucks by boning up on basic skills. ” (Mar 14)
Lighter Whole Wheat Muffins
http://detnews.com/article/20100311/LIFESTYLE05/3110306/Lighten-up-your-whole-wheat-muffins
From The Detroit News: “Many “whole wheat” recipes call for wheat and white flour. But this need not be.” (Mar 11)
20 Ways to Eat Real Foods
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100308/LIFESTYLES07/303089982/-1/lifestyles03
Grace Dailey, R.D., has interesting tips for eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains. (Mar
Adaptable! Peanut Butter
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/03/09/1301742/peanut-butters-cheap-ready-adaptable.html
With complex flavors, deep character, and good protein, “peanut butter is found in cooking from Africa to Southeast Asia.” (Mar 10)
DASH Diet Fuels the Brain
http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20100308/dash-diet-fuels-the-brain
WebMD: “A diet designed to help lower blood pressure may also boost brainpower. “ (Mar 9)
Top 10 Brain Foods
http://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/article/20100308/WRT04/3080312/1845/Top-10-brain-foods
Smart food is real cheap food. Story from Wisconsin Rapids Tribune (Mar
Joys of Food, Self-Discovery
http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/dining/bal-ae.fo.kasper03mar03,0,5728347.column
Rob Kasper writes about Judith Jones, “cookbook editor extraordinaire.” (Mar 3)
Classic Pilaf, Rice & More
http://www.mercurynews.com/food-wine-headlines/ci_14492239
Forget the box! It’s a snap to make your own pilaf. (Mar 4)
Boxing Clever: School Lunch
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/food/news/article.cfm?c_id=206&objectid=10629409
Kids complaining about the state of their school lunch box? (Mar 4)
Sardines: Superfood in a can
http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/92/2010/march/03/sardines-the-superfood-that-comes-in-a-can-1.html
BETTY CICHY – Bucks County Courier Times (Mar 3)
Good Food on a Tight Budget
http://www.redandblack.com/2010/02/23/good-food-habits-possible-with-tight-budget/
Darcy Lenz: “Good Food Habits Possible With Tight Budget” (Feb 24)
Better Bread, Less Kneading
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/24/dining/24curious.html
Some thoughtful insights on the question, “Why do we knead bread?” (Feb. 24)
Delicious, Cheap, Healthy
http://www.philly.com/philly/restaurants/85230397.html?viewAll=y
Stuffed Cabbage recipes from Dianna Marder on Philly.com (Feb 25)
Walmart vs Whole Foods
http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/201003/walmart-local-produce
Walmart haters are learning to love. (Feb 23)
Artisan Bread: 50¢
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/feb/17/daily-bread/
By Christine Arpe Gang, The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, TN (Feb 17)
Real Cooking From Scratch
http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20100214/LIFESTYLE/2140336
Brice Stump writes, “There are memories of a lifetime to be found in cooking from scratch.”
Stockpiling Savings
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100214/LIFESTYLES06/302149968/-1/LIFESTYLES
Coupon Queen: “Smart stockpilers follow three rules.”
Soul Food Recipes
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2010/feb/17/recipes/
Story by Aimee Blume, Evansville Courier & Press, Feb. 17
Salmon Pie
http://thetimes-tribune.com/arts-living/taylor-resident-keeps-culinary-traditions-alive-with-russian-inspired-salmon-pie-1.622466
Mrs. Zeleniak keeps culinary traditions alive with Russian-inspired Salmon pie (Feb 17)
Of Love and Soup
http://www.montrealgazette.com/life/love+soup/2572438/story.html
The comforting ritual and real bodily nourishment of home cooking
Eat Healthy for Cheap
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/living/How-you-can-eat-healthy-for-cheap-84156642.html
Washington Examiner on the Mediterranean Diet (Feb 13)
Making the Most of Legumes
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/02/12/FD1V1BUC41.DTL
San Francisco Chronicle: “Dried legumes are an inexpensive, versatile protein source.”
Eat Cheap: What to Buy
http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/food/2009/02/12/2009-02-12_how_to_eat_cheap_what_foods_to_buy_and_w.html
“Foods that offer good nutrition often cost less.”
