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Food Notes for the week of Dec. 3
The Wintertime Farmers' Market at Hope Artiste Village will be held in Pawtucket every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1005 Main St.
Food stories & recipes
Taste of the Neighborhood
Penny-pinching Ideas
Rising food costs require more from us as consumers and cooks. Pinching Pennies was a series of stories by Food Editor Gail Ciampa which asked the question, "How are you coping with higher food costs?" Readers, nutritionists and restaurants shared their tips, recipes and strategies of how to be thrifty and still eat and dine well.
01.30.08: Use common sense when coping with food costs (with recipes)
02.06.08: Cooking on a budget (with recipes)
02.13.08: Thrifty cooks make do with what they have (with recipes)
02.20.08: Meals to treasure for less (with recipes)
02.27.08: Dining out challenge
03.05.08: How to shop organic and keep your budget whole
03.12.08: Eateries squeezed by food costs
How are you coping with the rising cost of food? That was the question and readers responded with lots of thoughts but one stands out -- cook from scratch. That is the way to stretch a buck according to those writing. Many of those responding were retired folks who wanted to offer some of their experience in matters of budgeting. But those with young families also sent along ideas and plans for living within their means while food and fuel prices continue to rise. Read your ideas.
Restaurant price guide per entrée
$ -- $0-$14
$$ -- $15-$30
$$$ -- $31-$50
$$$$ -- $50 or more
