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Fruits, veggies and costs, oh my!

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CF / January 27th, 2011 / No Comments

I love buying fruits and vegetables because they are so cheap compared to the amount you get! This may seem contrary to popular media reports which expound on the “high” cost of fresh produce, but it’s really a matter of where you shop and when you shop. Certainly, while I was in Orlando last year, it was definitely true that fruits and vegetables were expensive… but only because my shopping...

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Recipe ideas: Fried rice

CF / January 23rd, 2011 / 2 Comments

Having the most frugal grocery budget in the world isn’t going to help you and if you can’t put together at least a few healthy, tasty, and cheap eats! Every month, The Outlier Model features a cheap recipe idea, along with the cost breakdown. Fried rice is a great quick and easy meal which can use up a lot of leftover veggies and meat! Try adding unusual ingredients like asparagus or pineapple...

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Homemade egg McMuffins – Yum!

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CF / January 19th, 2011 / No Comments

I love McDonalds breakfast Egg McMuffins. How could you not? Egg, processed cheese, salty bacon, warm and crispy English muffin … drool. But at $2-something for the basic English muffin and almost $3 for the extras, it’s not a very good deal. But having an egg English muffin is a great way to start your day with protein and carbs. Here’s how you can make it at home. Homemade egg McMuffins What...

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A singleton’s groceries: Eating well on $100 a month

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CF / January 17th, 2011 / 13 Comments

Making a food budget One of the most challenging parts of setting a budget for myself was figuring out my food budget. In fact, this was one of my first tasks! Your food costs – what you eat, where you shop, even how often you shop – can really make or break your budget. For example, buy an orange everyday at the corner store or 7-11 costs $1-$1.50. In contrast, I bought three oranges yesterday...

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