Saving Money with Cheap Meats
A great way to save money on food is to cook with cuts of meat you wouldn’t usually cook with. Some of the bony, fatty, ugly pieces of meat can be had very cheaply, and surprisingly, they have great...
View ArticleSelling on eBay
As much time as I’ve spent on the Internet, I’ve never sold anything on eBay. I have bought a few things, but selling is new to me. Just this week, I finally posted my first two auctions. I used to...
View ArticleFree Chicken!
Free leg, thigh & tortillas on April 28 I’ve been hearing about this all day, and only now did it occur to me to blog about it. Today, KFC offered a free piece of their new grilled chicken to...
View ArticleBreakfast
When I was young, I used to eat a quick breakfast of cold cereal, instant oatmeal, or a toaster item like frozen waffles or a Pop-Tart as soon as I got up, before rushing off to school. I was never...
View ArticleSunland Produce
One way to save money on food is to shop at local, independent markets, especially ethnic markets. When I was living in Santa Barbara, I did some exploring of the local markets, and found that prices...
View ArticleAn Introduction to Cast Iron
Out of all the cookware I own, the ones I like best are made out of cast iron. They’re the most versatile cooking vessels I have. I started using cast iron 4 years ago, when I moved in with someone who...
View ArticleFundraiser Drive
Recently the time between my posts has increased. In part, that’s due to lack of time and motivation, but the ultimate cause is lack of funds. I have lots of post ideas, but I don’t have the cash to go...
View ArticleEating from the Pantry
Over on The Simple Dollar, Trent writes about Eating What You Have On Hand. He knows that eating at home saves a lot of money over eating out, but what do you do when you’re too tired/sick/lazy to...
View ArticleHot Coffee: Feeding Your Own Bad Habits
I have a bad habit. It’s a habit a lot of people have. A habit that drains money faster than cable TV. Faster than broadband internet. My name is Matt, and I’m addicted to Starbucks. (Hiiii Maaaatt.)...
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