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I am in the process of making a “seed” for rye bread as outlined in the Bread Baker’s Apprentice. Day 3 and 4 include throwing out HALF of the starter and feeding the remaining dough. Yesterday, Day 3, instead...

In this economy of ours, this foodie would love to hear your ideas for your favorite frugal meals. Thanks- Susie

hi there, I’ll be visiting from Toronto August 9-12, and want to make the most of my visit. I’m on a budget of sorts, but food and wine are pretty much my only passions on this trip, so I don’t want to miss...

What are your fav. choices when price IS an issue. Breakfast? Dinner? Will be staying with a relative w/in the Walls, so all places walkable/funicular-ible are most welcome. Thx.

Hi there, Can anyone recommend a frugal brunch place in Ottawa. We will be in town this weekend and would love to go out for brunch. We are staying at the Marriot but anything within walking/driving distance is fine. Maybe...

Aid but let’s face it we can’t always buy high-end (or even mid-range). So what are some of your frugal finds that are must have, true blue friends for the kitchen?

My hubby and I went to Miami for the break the bank weekend. We had a blast and decided to go down once again (and avoid the weather here in New York City). However, we need to be more careful with the money this time around. We...

Hi, Here’s hoping some one can help. My fiancé and I are planning to have a wedding ceremony at a Buddhist temple in Montreal – and we’d like to have a reception for dinner afterwards – but we can’t...

Well, there is a recipe for chicken cooked in a cranberry-orange sauce in The Frugal Gourmet Cooks American, that we like. The sauce would be a good glaze for pork, too. I used to make his carne adovado until after I went to...

Going to try this out tomorrow night, but I’ve read that it’s a little bit hit or miss with the dishes. And although everything is $10 and under, I suspect the bill can add up pretty quickly. That said, has anyone...

for frugal cooks so I borrowed three from the library: here are the reviews. I did not review any of the ‘ethnic’ cookbooks that were suggested, although they have lots of good ideas – the cost savings there are...

My boyfriend and I are making a trip this week to Busch Gardens and was wondering if any one can offer suggestions as to where to go for lunch or dinner. Bern’s would be ideal, but unfortunately we’re looking at...

I’m tidying bookshelves and high on a shelf some dusty books caught my eye. One was a paperback pamphlet authored by Jeff Smith in the 70s when he was a university chaplain in Washington state. Remember Jeff Smith, AKA the...

Lincoln, about 2 hours north of London (east of Nottingham) is off the beaten track ,but if you are there to tour the cathedral and castle, you may tire of spending too much for so-so food at the restaurants. The best luch at the...