A frugal meal begins with frugal foods. The best way to reduce food expenses and be prepared for a rough patch is to have foods in the pantry that were purchased at the best prices. For those starting out with frugality, what are the foods that should be stocked to guarantee the ability to prepare meals...

That is the question! So what is the answer. We at The Dollar Stretcher have determined that it's a personal decision based on how we eat and shop. For those of you still trying to decide for yourselves if couponing will save you money, To Coupon or Not to Coupon , makes some interesting points....

I've found a simple recipe for homemade bread. It's a cool rise, wet dough recipe. I found it on Mother Earth News. They market it as 5min a day bread. NOT!!!! BUT, it is easy! lol.... You make the dough, then it can keep in your fridge for up to 2 weeks. I had to make mine in a very large plastic...

What is your food budget for February? Let us know how you do with sticking to the budget, good deals you find and what your meal plans are.

So there is an Angel Food distribution center near you and you are ready to start saving with an order! Wait! Before you get excited about any food program or co-op, look the foods over carefully to be sure you will use most of them. Wasted food is not much of a savings. While many across America are...

I am a Foster Mom and as part of the kids Independent Living skills needing some work, we began reading the Sunday ads together. My habit is to go to Sam's Club once a week, and there is a Super Walmart right next door and along the way, I pass Food Lion, CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid and Food City. I...

I have started trying to plan better, by making meals that make other meals in order to cut down on waste and to save money. This has been a big budget saver for me. I would like to get some more ideas. What do you do to make your meals budget saving and also saving time and energy in the kitchen? If...

I just discovered this website: http://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/. It sounds like the perfect tool for frugal foodies! Articles such as: "5 sure fire ways to save money on your food bill" and "Tips to keep your food fresher longer". Sections on "Perfect Portions", "Save...

Since we had a nice long thread about beans recently, I have a great supply of bean recipes now. What are your other super stretchy meals? I'll post mine as I think of them.

As more people struggle with the rising cost of foods, the need for cheaper food or assistance also rises. If you are in need, here is a list of programs that are available: Angel Food Minsistries Second Harvest SHARE - please use your search engine to locate one in your state, there is no mother site...