Here are some money saving tips when going to the grocery:

Shop alone. Kids could lead you astray from your prepared budget.
Shop when full. The hungrier you are, the more food items you will tend to put in your cart.
Familiarize yourself with your grocery store’s layout. Look on the higher and lower shelves. The expensive items [...]

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Picked this from an old recipe card at home. At first I thought “Tuna-Cheddar Chowder” sounded yucky but when I tried it out, it’s quite yummy. Plus, most of the ingredients, you probably have stored in your cupboard.
I believe these chowder recipe’s Southern US style. Try it. Read on for the recipe.

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Some people consider dry aging steak to be a lost art. Basically Dry aging steak is when beef hangs in a refrigerated cooler at a specific temperature and humidity for 10 to 28 days after it’s been harvested from the animal, and prior to cutting. When this is down two things happen.

Moisture [...]

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This recipe’s for those who are watching calorie intake but would want to enjoy the little joys of good eating. Whipped cream is yummy. But if you’re dieting, you may want to stay way clear of it. But here’s a simple recipe to tide over your cravings – low-cal whipped cream.

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Mmm… Baked potatoes. Nothing like a fluffy baked spud. What’s nice about it is that it’s so easy to make. The only thing about it is the long wait while it’s baking. But do it right and you know that it’s all worth it. Here’s how you bake a potato.

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Kitchens are breeding grounds for bacteria. One breeding ground that’s oftentimes overlooked is the cutting board. Yup, as we speak the cutting board in your kitchen is probably nurturing a whole army of little buggers waiting to make you sick. But choosing the right board can stop the bacteria menace. So here are some cutting [...]

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If you’re a fan of freshly squeezed orange juice then you probably have a lot of orange peels to throw away. But why throw them away? Sure you’ve seen orange zest in marmalades but how about making candies out of them. Yup, you sure can and here’s how.

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This is another one, in line with my post on making homemade seasoned salt. This one’s on making homemade taco seasoning.

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Ready-made seasoned salt can cost a few bucks. But the thing is, why pay for something that you can do on your own at home, with ingredients that you already have no less.

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Parties can be grand or simple. If you’re holding a party, food is always a consideration. In any occasion, it’s always the food that seems to be the make-or-break factor for a good time. Here are some food planning tips that I hope would help for your next party.

Size does matter. Knowing how many guests [...]

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For James Bond fanatics out there, you’d know that the martini is probably Bond’s favorite cocktail. Yeah, and you know how he likes it too with that famous line “Shaken, not stirred.” There’s a lot of cocktail drinks that are all called martini and there’s whole lot of other recipes. And guess, what, traditional martinis [...]

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Movie/game nights with friends always means chips, dips, and beer with a few of your best buddies. And there’s no other dip for the gang other than chili. Hey, let’s face it. It’s so yummy, even Texas made it their official dish.
Here’s an rather easy way to make chili con carne at home.

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Many would claim that cast iron cookware is the best kind of cookware you’ll ever own. Many of the cast iron cookware in our homes are actually hand-me-downs from generations and generations of loving moms. Yep, they sure last long, with the proper care that is.
Cast iron is non-toxic and has great heat retention and [...]

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Desserts=fat? Not necessarily. With the heck of a lot of food products for the diet-conscious out there, there are a lot of low-fat, if not, fat-free desserts that you can make for yourself and your family. Yeah, and not be too guilt-ridden for enjoying dessert too.
Anyway, here’s one recipe for a low-fat strawberry delight. Great [...]

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You may buy all sorts of soaps and creams to keep a youthful glow. But nothing beats a good and healthy lifestyle to keep your skin glowing (not oily and shiny) and wrinkle-free. I’m not going against all those beauty products out there, most of them do you good. But fact of the matter is, [...]

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