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Budget Tips

The Cheapest Protein Sources Per Dollar

Protein has a reputation for being the expensive part of eating well, and it’s not entirely undeserved. Premium cuts of beef, fresh salmon fillets, and ...
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Budget Tips

The Best Pantry Staples for Cooking Healthy on a Budget

A well-stocked pantry is the difference between a home cook who can pull a nourishing meal together on a Tuesday night with whatever’s in the ...
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Budget Tips

How Much Should a Family of 4 Spend on Groceries?

If your grocery bill feels higher than it should be right now, you’re not imagining it. Since February 2020, grocery prices in the United States ...
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Closeup shot of steaks on a grill.
At Home Cooking Basics

How to Grill the Perfect Steak

Grilling a steak sounds simple. You put meat over fire, you wait, you eat. And yet the gap between a steak that’s merely cooked and ...
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Budget Tips

How to Save Money on Groceries at Target

Target has a reputation for being the store you walk into for one thing and leave having spent $150 on things you didn’t plan to ...
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Budget Tips

How to Save Money When Grocery Shopping at Walmart

Walmart’s whole identity is built around low prices, and yet plenty of people walk out of there having spent more than they planned. It happens ...
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A dad and his son grilling outdoors.
At Home Cooking Basics

The Best Father’s Day Grilling Gifts (For Every Kind of Dad)

Finding a Father’s Day gift that actually lands is harder than it looks. A generic “World’s Best Dad” apron or mug is fine. But, a ...
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Kitchen Essentials

Best Dehydrator for Beef Jerky: A Guide to Buying the Right Machine

Making beef jerky at home is one of those deeply satisfying kitchen projects that pays for itself remarkably fast. A pound of store-bought jerky can ...
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Next Level Tips

Keto Mistakes Beginners Make in the First 2 Weeks (And How to Fix Them Fast)

The first two weeks of keto are the most important, and the most unforgiving. This is the window where your body is making a fundamental ...
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Budget Tips

Easy Keto Grocery List for Beginners (Budget-Friendly + Printables)

Walking into a grocery store on your first week of keto can feel genuinely overwhelming. Every aisle seems to hide carbs you didn’t account for, ...
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At Home Cooking Basics

3-Ingredient Mug Cake (No Egg)

Sometimes you want cake, and you want it now. Not in 45 minutes after preheating an oven, creaming butter, and washing a stack of bowls. ...
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At Home Cooking Basics

How Long Does Raw Steak Last in the Fridge?

There are few things more disappointing in the kitchen than pulling out a beautiful cut of steak, only to wonder whether it’s still safe to ...
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Closeup shot of a plate of jerky.
At Home Cooking Basics

Best Meat for a Jerky Smoker: A Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Cut

There’s a reason homemade smoked jerky has such a devoted following. The combination of low-and-slow smoke, carefully seasoned meat, and that satisfying chew you just ...
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Budget Tips

How to Plan a 4th of July Party on a Budget

The 4th of July is one of the easiest holidays to host on a budget, and that’s because the vibe is already built in. Between ...
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Budget Tips

How to Be Frugal When Meal Planning

One of the biggest misconceptions about meal planning is that it has to be elaborate to be effective. In reality, the more complicated your plan, ...
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Budget Tips

Fix Bitter Coffee With This Surprising Ingredient

Most people reach for sugar or cream when their coffee tastes bitter. But, there’s a simpler, more effective fix sitting in almost every kitchen. It’s ...
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Kitchen Essentials

The Best Budget Fillet Knives

Finding a good fillet knife is about finding one that’s precise, easily controllable, and minimizes waste. The wrong one can tear delicate fish, dull quickly, ...
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Budget Tips

Mother’s Day Brunch Hosting Tips

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the wonderful mothers you know (and if you are one too, then ...
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Budget Tips

How to Host a Summer Party on a Budget

Summer is the perfect time of the year to host a summer party on a budget. And while there are tons of ideas on how ...
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Next Level Tips

Safe Foods to Eat After A Wisdom Teeth Removal (Complete Recovery Guide)

Wisdom teeth removal can be quite an excruciating experience. After the procedure, the patient has to be careful with their choice of food. The safest ...
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Next Level Tips

How to Clean Sticky Grease Off Kitchen Cabinets (Step-by-Step Guide)

Cooking meals that you love is one of the most satisfying things you can do at home. But, with your stove’s frequent usage, it’s only ...
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A woman drinking black coffee in a white mug.
Budget Tips

Low Acid Coffee Brands in Grocery Stores (Best Picks for a Smoother Cup)

If your morning cup of coffee leaves your stomach churning or triggers heartburn, you’re not alone. Millions of coffee lovers struggle with acidity, yet most ...
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Kitchen Essentials

How to Clean Your Outdoor Griddle

Outdoor griddles have become a staple for many households because they allow for efficient, high-volume cooking at a lower cost-per-serving than many other outdoor appliances. ...
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Kitchen Essentials

How to Clean a Clogged Garbage Disposal

The garbage disposal, although a vital part of every household kitchen, tends to be frequently overlooked. It works invisibly in the background making sure meal ...
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A plate of chicken and potatoes as a budget meal good for 2.
At Home Cooking Basics

Meal Plan on a Budget for 2

For many, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s a space where the day’s stresses fade in the background as the rhythmic chopping ...
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Coffee dripping down a white coffee cup from a K-cup Coffee Machine.
Foodie Gourmet

Top 5 Budget K-Cup Coffee Makers For Your Daily Grind

For most of us, the daily morning coffee is essential to start and function throughout the day. And with most of the speed running happening ...
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Budget Tips

The Essential Guide to the Top 5 Budget Kitchen Knife Sets

Having the right kitchen tools is just as important as the actual dishes being cooked. In that vein, a good quality knife is crucial in ...
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Kitchen Essentials

The Low-and-Slow Investment: Top 5 Budget Pellet Smokers

For the home cook, the pellet smoker has revolutionized outdoor cooking by offering the “set-and-forget” precision of an indoor oven with the complex flavor profile ...
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Uncategorized

Cooking with your children

As you may have noticed, cooking in our house is sometimes a family event. My son is always so curious to what i am doing. ...
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Cookbook Library

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Budget Tips

Gourmet Cooking for Every Wallet

https://womensjournal.com/affordable-elegance-gourmet-cooking-for-every-wallet Attached is the article i was featured for Women’s Journal https://womensjournal.com/affordable-elegance-gourmet-cooking-for-every-wallet Attached is the article i was featured for Women’s Journal Frugal Gastronomy LLC, ...
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Budget Tips

Top 9 Apps for Clipping Coupons and Saving Money on Food Purchases

In an era where smartphones are an indispensable part of our lives, harnessing the power of technology to save money has never been more accessible. ...
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Budget Tips

Why all of your online purchases should utilize Rakuten or Coupon Cabin…..

As an early adopter to online shopping due to lack of time and to avoid the crowds, if we are not purchasing something on Amazon ...
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Budget Tips

How to maximize Instacart the Frugal Gastronomy way…..

Instacart is a very useful company but you do typically pay a premium for the service (if you tip respectfully)…. I am a huge believer ...
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Budget Tips

How to shop Restaurant Depot, Costco, Sam’s Club or BJs’ without a membership 

Did you know you can get deliveries from the above stores on Instacart without being a member and in many cases save money by NOT ...
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Budget Tips

Why it pays over time to have an extra Freezer or Refrigerator Freezer combo in the house (basement or garage)

The Frugal Gastronomy way requires that you invest in an extra Freezer or Refrigerator/Freezer combo as it will pay for itself. Aside from shopping weekly ...
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At Home Cooking Basics

Shopping Tips for the Budget-Conscious Gourmet

The secret to sumptuous, budget-friendly meals lies as much in the shopping as it does in the cooking. Here’s how to navigate the market aisles ...
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Grow your flavors. Our tips bring the garden to your kitchen, adding fresh zest to your dishes affordably.

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Mary

Frugal Gastronomy was born out of Mary’s creative mind (and stomach). The desire to eat restaurant quality food at a lower price point at home.

She has the motivation and unique ability to crave something, look up some recipes out there, and modify them to taste even better.

She has the ability to eat something at a restaurant and think about how it could have been better, then come home and recreate it with her twist.

She also has the uncanny ability to find a deal and shop the sales so we have the ingredients at home so when she craves something, she doesn’t need to run out and pay full price or even “Overpay” for convenience.

She started this blog and her website to pass on this knowledge on to other foodies to enjoy……