Summer weather is here, and that means salads galore! I live in a beautiful little pre-war apartment. That means I get to have gorgeous parquet wood floors, tons of character, and a charming neighborhood. It also means that I have no air conditioning. I haven’t lived in a place with central air in about ten… Continue reading Beet and Feta Salad- $4.09 recipe/$0.82 serving
I’m not messing around with this sandwich, sometimes you have to just go all in. This is basically the carpe diem of sandwiches. Mayo, bacon, AND BBQ chicken- yes, life really can be this beautiful. After I made all the fixings for the week, the fella started circling the kitchen like some sort of sandwich mad… Continue reading BBQ Chicken And Bacon Sandwich- $18.12 recipe/ $2.59 sandwich
Since we’ve only lived in Queens about a year, we are still exploring. Checking out new areas is a great frugal way to have fun, especially if you bring some of your own food and drink with you. This weekend we checked out Long Island City (LIC). We went to Gantry Plaza State Park which is… Continue reading A Walk Through Long Island City
I love making fancy brunch food, this combo is definitely guest worthy. Both the peppers and potatoes were 99 cents a pound, and the only other ingredients in the dish are herbs, eggs, frozen spinach, and olive oil! This is the perfect meal to make for guests: easy to make, very little hands on time,… Continue reading Spinach Egg Pepper Cups and Perfect Homefries- $8.15 recipe/ $1.36 serving
If you saw my post about Turkey Vegetable Soup, then you know that I’m currently stocking my freezer with convenient meals. Yesterday I wanted to freeze 16 burritos so that we could have them as easy to grab dinners on lazy nights. Whole chicken hit a low price at my local grocery store ($1.65/lb.), so… Continue reading Freezer Meal: Chicken Burritos and Homemade Bouillon
Maybe it’s because I grew up having amazing packed lunches (thanks Mom and Dad!), but I can’t think of a better way to show love than sending a portable piece of home off with the fella each day. Bring a few lunches like this and you’ll be stirring envy in the hearts of your co-workers!… Continue reading Classic Roast Beef Sandwich (with homemade roast beef)- $10.15 recipe/$1.69 sandwich
I spend $200 or less per month to feed two adults in mega expensive New York City. If you simply make real food from scratch, and eliminate eating out for convenience sake, I guarantee you will slash your budget. Freezer meals are a huge help in this department, they ensure that you won’t fold and… Continue reading Freezer Meal: Turkey Vegetable Soup- $20.32 recipe/$1.70 serving (makes 12 servings)
Enchiladas are always a good idea. I whipped up a simple batch filled with black beans, avocado, peppers, and corn. Then I drenched them in my homemade enchilada sauce and baked them. Frugal and delicious! For Mother’s day I made a pecan pie. When my mom was pregnant with me, she was crazy for pecan… Continue reading Weekend Cooking: Cheesy Vegetarian Enchiladas and Retro Pecan Pie
About a year ago, the fella and I moved from Brooklyn to Queens. Our lease was up, and the rent prices were steadily climbing, despite a lack of basic neighborhood amenities. In our area of Bushwick there was no decent grocery store, no pharmacy, and no park. I had to literally step over garbage on… Continue reading My New York City Yard: How to Find A Diamond in the Rough
These fantastic vegan tacos are a sure crowd pleaser! Usually when I make things like tacos or salads, things that should be quick and easy, I go way overboard. I add in a dozen ingredients and toppings and things basically just get out of control. I really hit the nail on the head with this one… Continue reading Smokey Tempeh Tacos- $11.16 recipe/ $1.12 taco
small things good 