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Is Cooking Real Food Cheaper Than Eating Junk Food?

YumSugar — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:00:29 -0700

It's a widely accepted notion that healthy, fresh food costs more than prepackaged, processed junk food, and not without reason. After all, vine-ripened tomatoes at the supermarket will set you back a few bucks more than frozen taquitos.

But in the Times "Bitten" column today, Mark Bittman attempts to dispel this notion altogether. "You can cook less expensively than you can buy fast food, junk food, processed, packaged, and prepared food - and you can get enough sound calories to live better," he argues.

While dissenters maintain that food stamp recipients may not have the resources for future meals, the time to cook at home, and transportation to get to adequate grocery stores, Bittman believes that a mere $10 for basic cooking equipment, some dried rice and beans, and a bit of time spent while cleaning the house is all you need.

Although Bittman makes several valid points about the cost effectiveness of cooking at home, some of his arguments (like the part about cooking equipment costing $10) seem less feasible. Still, I appreciate his noble cause - and agree that we need to focus our attention on issues such as remedying urban food deserts. What's your take on healthy home cooking on a budget?

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Yummy Link: Eating at the Best Restaurant in the World

partysugar — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:03:18 -0700

if you're wondering what eating at El Bulli - the best restaurant in the world - is like, be sure to check out this account. It describes the four hour, once in a lifetime, too many courses to count dining experience. - Boarding Area via Bitten

Can You Sink Your Teeth Into These Sandwich Facts?

YumSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:50:41 -0800

It's true that Thanksgiving's just around the corner, but there's another important holiday that needs to be addressed. For all those who don't know, National Sandwich Day is happening right this moment! On Nov. 3, 1718, John Montagu - better known as the 4th Earl of Sandwich - was born. To pay tribute to him and his legacy, I thought I'd ask you to piece together trivia on the world's most portable, affordable, and easy-to-make food. Can you tackle these sandwich facts - or have you simply bitten off more than you can chew? Keep reading to find out.

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Yummy Links: From Cookies to Top Chef

partysugar — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:45:19 -0800

Gourmet selects the best cookie recipes ever. - Gourmet
Looking for an alternative to turkey? How about boneless leg of lamb? - Chow
Getting groceries just got a little easier. - Epicurious
New ideas for lunch. - Simply Stated
President-elect Barack Obama on pie. - The Kitchn
What the magazines recommend making for Thanksgiving dinner. - The Bitten Word
Get excited for the premiere of Top Chef by watching these videos of the upcoming season. - Serious Eats

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Yummy Links: From Nigella Lawson to Recalled Beef

YumSugar — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 07:52:31 -0800

Why do people think Nigella Lawson is fat? - Chow
Did you know you could clean a red wine spill with white wine? - CasaSugar
Todd English shares his recipe for Chestnut Risotto with Nantucket Bay Scallops. - Secret Sauce
Can it really be Hanukkah if there isn't any chocolate gelt? - FitSugar

It should come as no big surprise, but it actually does cost more to eat healthy. - New York Times
Everyone loves to eat! Here's a whole batch of gourmet gift ideas for everyone. - iVillage

If there's a pizza fan on your list, check out this pizza making at home gift guide. - Slice

Sick of regular gingerbread men? Try these pre-bitten gingerbread cookie cutters instead. - Baking Bites
Where's the safe beef? Ground beef recalls are up in 2007. - The Kitchn