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Improvising saves time and money
I inherited the whip-up-something-out-of-nothing gene from my mother, a talent for creating ingenious meals out of necessity. We grew up in a woodsy, secluded neighborhood in Minnesota, and my father drove our only car to work. That meant Mom had no way to get to the supermarket during the week and had to improvise. ...more
November 11, 2009
Emeril strives to keep it real with new cookbook
Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse started working on a cookbook a little more than a year ago, just as the economy took a nosedive. His worry: People would lose sight of cooking fresh and putting out good meals. ...more
November 8, 2009
The quicker picker-upper
Although I walk regularly, I don't do any other form of exercise. I do clean the house, garage and lanai; trim small palms; wash the car; cook meals; do the laundry; tend my garden; help friends with a few chores; and run errands. Shouldn't that be enough to keep me limber? Evidently not! As one senior friend put it, "When I drop something on the floor, I need to plan how I'm going to pick it up." Boy, does he have a point! ...more
November 4, 2009
Eat healthier by tomorrow: 3 tiny tweaks
You know how information overload is like Kryptonite to decision-making? Too much stuff in your kitchen - like snacks on the counter or in the glove compartment, or platters with enough food for a swim team - messes with your brain's ability to make smart choices. But healthy can be easy if you change your "kitchenscape" in these simple ways: ...more
October 31, 2009
God Provides
The Rev. Bob Panariello of New Port Richey, pastor of Covenant Christian Church, says his congregation is continuing to serve those in need, despite a recent rash of break-ins. ...more
January 17, 2009
Pantry Staples: Beans And Legumes
Some of the most important ingredients to stock in your pantry are canned beans and legumes. They're quick to prepare and can be made into myriad dishes including salads, soups and entrees. Each bean variety has its own flavor, texture and appearance. ...more
December 27, 2008
Tough Times Bring Out Giving Attitude
Local charities note bright spots as economic woes grow ...more
November 27, 2008
Tough Times Bring Out Giving Attitude
Times are tough. There's no argument there. And in tough times, people need more handouts. But that's a problem, because tough times also mean that faithful donors are pinching pennies, too. ...more
November 27, 2008
Costing The Least Matters Most
| ALDI | BRAVO | PUBLIX | SUPERTARGET | SUPER WAL-MART | SWEETBAY | |
| Turkey/Brand | Butterball | N/A | Butterball | Archer Farms | Riverside | Jennie-O |
| Price per pound | $.82 | N/A | $1.79 | $1.39 | $.88 | $1.29 |
| Total cost for 8 | $8.99 (11 lb) | N/A | $17.90 (10 lb) | $14.43 (10 lb) | $13.20 (15 lb) | $15.48 (12 lb) |
| Stuffing/Brand | Chef's Cupboard | Pepperidge Farm | Stove Top | Stove Top | Great Value | Hannaford |
| Servings | 6 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Price per box | $1.19 | $2.99 | $1.69 | $1.69 | $.96 | $.89 |
| Total cost for 8 | $2.38 | $2.99 | $3.38 | $3.38 | $1.92 | $1.78 |
| Carrots/Brand (2 lb) | Freshire Farms | All Natural | Publix | Green Giant | Fresh Brand | Hannaford |
| Total cost for 8 | $1.49 | $3.38 | $1.69 | $1.59 | $3 | $2.98 |
| Potatoes/Brand (5 lb) | Freshire Farms | Thrifty Pack | Publix | Market Pantry | Idaho | Mountain King |
| Total cost for 8 | $3.29* | $2.99 | $4.99 | $2.99 | $4.87 | $3.99 |
| Canned Cranberry Sauce/Brand | Sweet Harvest | Ocean Spray | Publix | Market Pantry | Great Value | Hannaford |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Price per can | $.89 | $1.59 | $1.15 | $.99 | $.78 | $1.15 |
| Total cost for 8 | $1.78 | $3.18 | $2.30 | $1.98 | $1.56 | $2.30 |
| Gravy/Brand | Chef's Cupboard | McCormick | Publix | Campbell's | Great Value | Hannaford |
| Servings | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Price per jar | $1.19 | $.85 | $.79 | $.87 | $.38 | $.79 |
| Total cost for 8 | $2.38 | $1.70 | $1.58 | $1.74 | $.76 | $1.58 |
| Canned Yams/Brand | N/A | Bruce's | Bruce's | Bruce's | Bruce's | Hannaford |
| Servings | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | |
| Price per can | $1.89 | $1.79 | $.82 | $.94 | $1.39 | |
| Total cost for 8 | $3.08 | $3.58 | $2.46 | $2.82 | $2.78 | |
| Marshmallows | Toasty puffs | ShurFine | Publix | Market Pantry | Great Value | Hannaford |
| Total cost for 8 | $.69 | $1.05 | $.99** | $.99 | $1.08 | $1.29 |
| Canned Green Beans/Brand | Happy Harvest | ShurFine | Green Giant | Market Pantry | Great Value | Hannaford |
| Size | 14.5 oz. | 14.5 oz. | 14.5 oz | 14.5 oz | 14.5 oz | 14.5 oz |
| Price per can | $.49 | $.49 | $.79 | $.62 | $.78 | $.60 |
| Total cost for 8 | $.98 | $.98 | $1.58 | $1.24 | $1.56 | $1.20 |
| Can Of Condensed Cream Of Mushroom Soup/Brand | N/A | ShurFine | Publix | Market Pantry | Great Value | Hannaford |
| Total cost for 8 | N/A | $.99 | $.85 | $.59 | $.58 | $.99 |
| French Fried Onions/Brand | N/A | N/A | French's | French's | Great Value | French's |
| Total cost for 8 | N/A | N/A | $5.98 | $5 | $1.88 | $6.38 |
| Premade Pie Crust/Brand | Baker's Corner | Keebler | Publix (2) | Keebler | Great Value | Hannaford |
| Total cost for 8 | $.99 | $1.65 | $1.69 | $1.69 | $1.28 | $1.19 |
| Canned Pumpkin | N/A | N/A | Libby's | Libby's | Libby's | Libby's |
| Total cost for 8 | N/A | N/A | $1.45 | $1.82 | $1.08 | $1.45 |
| Whipped Topping/Brand | N/A | ShurFine | Publix | Market Pantry | Great Value | Cool Whip |
| Total cost for 8 | N/A | $1.39 | $.99 | $.92 | $.78 | $1.89 |
| Brown and Serve Rolls | Buehler's | N/A | Publix | N/A | Sara Lee | Sweetbay |
| Total cost for 8 | $2.29 | N/A | $1.79 | N/A | $1.78 | $1.69 |
November 26, 2008
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