Summer is slowly but surely coming upon us, and I have discovered a gem. Wegman’s, an upstate New York grocery chain, has opened a location in Chesnut Hill. Oh man, is it worth the drive. The selection and quality of my groceries has skyrocketed, as this store is a monster. Literally huge and filled with…
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Repost: Budget Friendly Alternatives to Expensive Ingredients
A friend showed me this article by BuzzFeed the other day, and I just had to share it. Frugal Foodie is all about finding cheap ways to make food taste wonderful, so this article is in the same vein as this blog’s philosophies. Check it out! -L Photo via BuzzFeed
Recipe: Classic Greek Salad with Steak
Who doesn’t love a Greek salad? No one, that’s who. I personally like mine without lettuce, a simpler salad that lets the veggies shine (and the traditional salad is without lettuce also, so it’s more accurate). Thanks to Food Network for inspiring the dressing, but you can really use any dressing you choose (or just…
Recipe: Herb-Crusted Roast
Sometimes, simple things are my favorite. I saw this recipe on Food Network and tweaked it to my liking. Roast beef, simply done with herbs and served with rice and green beans is a simple weeknight meal. The horseradish cream I made to go alongside really brought the dish together. Best part is, you can…
Recipe: Holiday Gingerbread Balls
So it’s the holidays, and I’ve finally finished driving home to New York, spending time with the family, and wrapping the presents. I brought these treats to a holiday party recently and they were a hit. I’d recommend making the balls smaller, though, as they’re super decedent and sweet. They’re awesome though, they taste like…
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