Frugal Food & Facts
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Why does organic milk "last" so much longer than non-organic?
I dig into the facts about the expiration dates on regular and organic milk.
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DIY - $95 cake for under $10
Alicia decides to become a pastry chef for the day to save money.
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What to do with frozen rice: Vegetable Fried Rice
Whether you freeze your own leftover rice, or purchase already cooked-frozen rice, vegetable fried rice is a quick and easy dinner solution when it is on hand.
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What's too much for dinner out?
Alicia wonders what you think is too much to spend on a nice dinner out?
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The sweet hour in Paris
From 4:30 to 5:30 everyday, Parisians snack on something sweet. What a lovely tradition!
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Spaghetti Sauce Great for Intentional Leftovers
Italian Sausage Spaghetti is delicious now and later!
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Government Consumer message: Make half your plate veggies!
The USDA suggest that half your plate be fruits and veggies....are you adhering?
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