My sister recently had a root canal. This might not seem like the time that you would expect anything great to come out of our kitchen… but you’d be surprised, there are some terrific foods that you can enjoy with no chewing required. The absolute highlight of my sister’s recovery has been smoothies! They are super easy to [...]
Ok, so the economy has been continuing on its downward spiral into certain destruction and going out to eat now seems like a twice a year luxury many of us are living without. Yet, staying at home with a box of Mac-n-cheese or a can of spaghetti-Os just isn’t going to suffice for many food [...]
The hamburger, it’s an all American staple from road trip stops for fast food to the backyard barbeque, Americans cannot get enough burgers. Well with beef prices soaring that once cheap ground chuck just doesn’t go as far as it used to. No fear, I have a plan to make that meat stretch. Tip: buy [...]
La Bettola 558 23rd St S Arlington, VA 22202 (703) 486-9816 Few Northern Virginians frequent Pentagon City for its cheap eats, but tucked away just off the beaten path is a little strip of restaurants on 23rd street full of bars, Thai cuisine and Italian restaurants, including “La Bettola” (photo shown is of the restaurant [...]
14500 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 818-990-7006 It’s official. I’m one of them. A slave to debt and in the poor house. No, I didn’t max out my credit card on a binge at Bloomingdales. I didn’t even buy a car which I can’t afford but makes me look like I’m keeping up with [...]
Ok, So here it is. You are having a relaxing evening at home and suddenly a friend calls saying that they are bringing their out-of-town sister over to meet you. You leap from the couch and rush to the kitchen. What is there? Cupboards: Some spaghetti noodles (not great for quick entertaining), Some crackers, and [...]
A delicious meal for the entire family shouldn’t have to be an expensive one. With the pessimistic views on the economy and the rising prices at the grocery store you can still easily stretch the budget by adding variety and new taste to the usual staples. One of my favorite versatile dishes is the Southern [...]
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