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Everyone's got to eat, but the frugal person knows how to do it for less – whether it's at the grocery store or a restaurant.
How Long is Buttermilk Good For?
Have a carton of buttermilk that's been sitting in the fridge for a while, and wondering if it's still safe to use? Here's your answer.
How to Keep Foods Fresh Longer
Tired of buying foods, only to have them go bad before you manage to get them eaten? Improper storage could be the cause. Adopt the following storage habits, and your foods will stay fresh days – if not months – longer:
Eat Out for Less
Eating out can be a real pleasure when you know how to do it for less.
How to Tell If Eggs are Still Good
Have a carton of eggs that have passed their use-by date? Here's how to tell if they are still good:
Keep Lettuce Fresh
Does your lettuce always go bad before you get it eaten? The problem could be the way you're storing it.
Does Honey Go Bad?
Wondering if your honey is still good? Here's the answer.
How to Soften Hard Brown Sugar
Has your brown sugar turned into a hard, useless mass? Here's how to make it useable again.
Keep Cheese Fresh Longer
Here's a simple trick to keep cheese from molding before you've had a chance to eat it.
Enjoy Restaurant Meals for Less with Restaurant.com
Save up to 70% on restaurant meals with restaurant.com gift certificates.
Ingredient Substitutions
Out of an ingredient? Find a substitute in your pantry, and save.
Find a Pick-Your-Own Produce Farm Near You
Find a pick-your-own farm near you, and cut your produce costs.
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