Alright, so it’s Saturday night. You’ve been cooking at home all week, trying to save money. You’re tired, and you wonder What’s the point of saving money by cooking on a shoestring budget if you don’t get to spend any of it? Now, maybe you’re cooking on a shoestring because you’ve just lost some income. [...]
Last week, we introduced a series on pantry essentials–basic food items you should invest in and keep on hand to make cooking on a shoestring easier and more enjoyable for you. Last week talked about spices and seasonings. This week, we’re looking at those tried and true staples of grandma’s: Flour and sugar.
Cooking on a shoestring budget is hard work if you don’t have the right ingredients on hand. One of the most difficult obstacles when cooking on a budget is recognizing the importance of making a few investments around your kitchen. On our Shoestring Kitchen page we tell you about some of the kitchen utensils that [...]
Soft drinks can be a real budget buster. I have a soft spot on my palate for Dr. Pepper; the sweet taste, the fizz, the caffeine pick-me-up: I like it all. But let’s be real: Between the sugars and the price, drinking very much of it simply isn’t going to do a lot for me. [...]