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Chest Freezers Save Homeowners Lots Of Money On Groceries

Chest freezers can save you a lot of money on groceries. Here are tips for saving money on food and using your chest freezer to the fullest.

4 Of The Best Reasons To Buy Local Meat

If you own a chest freezer -- and if you don't you should -- then you'll want to consider purchasing local meat in bulk. But, if purchasing a case of chicken or a side of beef sounds like too much, then consider splitting the purchase between a few friends or family members. Here are the benefits of buying local meat.

4 Organic Chicken Soup Reviews: Does The Best Organic Soup Come In A Can?

I decided to try organic chicken soup after seeing how many preservatives are in traditional canned chicken soup. My taste-test review of 4 popular organic soups.

10 Bogus & Misleading Claims On Food Labels – What You Need To Know

If you buy food at the grocery store, look for these common buzzwords on food labels. The misleading food labels make foods seem healthier than they really are.

4 Convenient Natural Foods You Can Find At Most Grocery Stores

I've been trying to find more convenient and less expensive natural foods lately. These 4 food brands are adding more & more natural foods that taste great!

All The Best Kitchen Shortcuts & Cheat Sheets For Quick Food And Cooking Tips!

A super handy reference guide for anyone who spends time in the kitchen cooking and preparing food. I refer to these kitchen shortcuts ALL the time!

5 Ways To Use One Whole Chicken & Get The Most For Your Money

Until I tried it myself, I never would've thought you could do all this with 1 roasted deli chicken! See all the ways you can use a whole chicken to save time & money.

15 Frugal Recipes That Taste Great & Save Money

15 different frugal recipes that taste great! They were all created with the intention to save you money!

Nutrition Labels Hide Bad Facts Behind Confusing Numbers

It's hard to trust nutrition labels when they hide bad facts with confusing numbers. Serving sizes can be ridiculously small just to make it look good in the percentages. Making your own nutritional labels for food that you prepare at home is the best way to get a handle on what you're eating and the foods' nutritional values.

Reasons To Avoid Food Products From Factory Farms & Try Organic Instead

Do you know where the food you ate today originally came from? Chances are most of the food you eat comes from factory farms. Here are some reasons to consider buying organic food, or growing your own. It's healthier, among other things!

Whole Canned Chicken Isn’t As Bad As It Sounds… It’s Great For Homemade Soups!

If you're tired of Ramen Noodles or Hamburger Helper, try Whole Chicken In A Can. Laugh if you like, but whole canned chicken makes a great soup or stew! It's fully cooked, just reheat and add some fresh veggies for a wonderful meal.

Are Color-Coded Bread Tabs The Best Way To Tell If Bread Is Fresh Or Not?

Do you squeeze bread on the store shelves in order to determine its freshness? Well, you don't really have to do that anymore for 3 reasons -- listed here. Plus, the facts behind those color-coded bread tags.

How Well Do You Know Your Cuts Of Beef?

Here are some insider secrets for choosing the right cuts of beef, plus tips for cooking beef based on the particular cut of meat.

Fun Things To Do With Spoiled Food: 21 Ways To Use Overripe Fruit

Stocking up on in-season produce is only smart if you don't let it go to waste. To avoid spoiled food in your kitchen, here are 21 fun ways to use overripe fruit.

11 Ways To Get The Most Bang For Your Buck When Shopping At The Local Farmers Market

A collection of tips to help you get the most out of your next shopping trip at the local Farmer's Market.

Do You Know What You’re Eating? Fish Like Orange Roughy & Chilean Sea Bass Have New Names!

As part of seafood marketing, they're renaming fish populations to increase sales! Will more interesting sounding names entice you to order it more? Personally, I'm trying to eat more sustainable fish. More about that here.

Diet Prepared Meals: Easy Take-And-Bake Meal Delivery Systems For Busy People

There are a number of take-and-bake options available these days. Each provides fast, healthy, meals to go. We will explore 5 of these meal delivery systems in depth, and mention a number of others worth considering. Each offers prepared meals -- whether you're just too busy to cook meals yourself or you're seeking a weightloss alternative.

Interesting Ways To Use Leftover Food & Avoid Food Waste

See how to stop wasting leftover food. In addition to all of these ways of saving money on your grocery bill, it is also wise to make the most of your leftovers -- and to be more careful with meat and produce -- in order to prevent waste.