Category Archives: Cooking

One lump, or two?

Posted on July 29, 2012 by

Relax. Now there’s a word for you. I love that word: Relax. I love it like one loves anything that seems unattainable. Like a red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting while on a diet. Like North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner … Continue reading →

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I admit it. It’s too hot for me, so I go straight to the kitchen!

Posted on July 1, 2012 by

Remember when you were a little kid, and you counted the days down to summer starting at about April? The days got longer, hotter, sunnier, and for me, at least, a lot muddier. Somehow, I always managed to come home … Continue reading →

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Yummy food, shiny, clean pits, and I still can’t afford the gym/class.

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

As usual, it’s been a little while since I last told you how to live well on the cheap. And as per usual, I am so, so sorry! For those who don’t know, I’m a freelance broadcaster, and in order … Continue reading →

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World travel on the cheap (in your kitchen)

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

The low murmur of conversation, occasionally cut by a laugh. The quiet, busy hustle of waitstaff, and the clink of glasses and plates and the wonderful aroma of amazing food being carried to your table. Oh, right, broke!  Guess I’ll … Continue reading →

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Coffee and Ink

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

Staying in. For some people, it rings the toll of doom, bringing to mind sitting alone in a quiet room with the cat, a non-alcoholic cup of coffee, and a book. For others, it brings to mind the ahhh of … Continue reading →

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Eat at home on the cheap

Posted on April 2, 2011 by

There’s this prevailing mentality among us less-than-well-off people that eating cheap at home means living on ramen noodles with frozen mixed veg and discount 50 cent mac-n-cheese with chunk light tuna. If you’re in college, and mom or dad weren’t … Continue reading →

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