Favourite Apps and Websites for Saving Money on Groceries
This article falls under the Mind Your Cents column and is part of the Grocery Budget Challenge series. See the introduction here. Technology plays a huge role in how I get my best deals on groceries,...
View ArticleVersatile Ingredients – Introduction and Staples
This is the first post in the series, Versatile Ingredients. I’ve been working on using up old ingredients in my pantry. To do this efficiently, I choose a single ingredient and give myself up to one...
View ArticleGrocery Budget Challenge – The No-Buy List
This article is part of the Grocery Budget Challenge series. See the Introduction here. A great way to eat better and save money is to avoid buying the items on this no-buy list. I use this list to...
View ArticleIntroduction to Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting
On July 5, 2016,the Flavour Your Life program, which is funded by the European Union and the Italian government, hosted an extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) tasting event in Toronto. The event was held at...
View ArticleGrocery Budget Challenge – Preferred Credit Card
This article is part of the Grocery Budget Challenge series. See the Introduction here. Choosing the right credit card can help you save money on groceries (and other things). I use the Tangerine...
View ArticleGrocery Budget Challenge – Healthier, Money-Saving Swaps
This article is part of the Grocery Budget Challenge series. See the Introduction here. Saving money on your groceries can be really easy. For example, making a few simple changes to the items in your...
View ArticleGrocery Budget Challenge – Where to Buy Food to Save Money
This article is part of the Grocery Budget Challenge series. See the Introduction here. One strategy to saving money on groceries is to be strategic with where you purchase them. Here is what has...
View ArticleHow I Styled my Hutch and Cabinets
Once it became apparent that John and I would be living in our condo for longer than originally planned, I did some redecorating with storage solutions in mind. For our open concept kitchen, dining,...
View ArticleHow to Make a Beef Wellington
When my mother-in-law brought home foie gras paté from a trip to France, I was over the moon excited to eat it! I knew I had to do it justice, so I saved it for a special occasion and used it to...
View ArticleGrocery Budget Challenge – How to Shop in Bulk and Actually Save Money
This article is part of the Grocery Budget Challenge series. See the Introduction here. A great way to save money on groceries is to buy in bulk. Typically, larger quantities sold as a single item have...
View ArticleCurry Goat or Mutton Recipe, courtesy of Uncle Joe’s Jerk
Marc Mclean of Uncle Joe’s Jerk was kind enough to share his Jamaican curry mutton or goat recipe with us! Uncle Joe’s Jerk serves Jamaican food at the Well Street Market in Hackney East London,...
View ArticleVersatile Ingredients #1 – Semolina Flour
One winter, I bought a bag of semolina flour to make cookies. The cookies were great! But after making just 2 batches of cookies, the remaining semolina flour sat in my cupboard, taking up precious...
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