Cooking Our Way Through "The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook"

We’re probably not the only ones inspired by The Julie/Julia Project, better known as the 2009 motion picture Julie & Julia, starring Meryl Streep. But, as much as we adore the late Julia Child, traditional French cuisine won’t be partnering with our Metro Cheapo lifestyle design. Though it may be divinely delicious, French food is [...]

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Storage Solutions for Thanksgiving Leftovers

The day after a big holiday feast provides a wonderfully relaxing break from cooking. It’s a time to put your feet up and snack on those abundant leftovers. But what about the next day … and the day after that? Will all those goodies that were so lovingly and carefully prepared end up in the [...]

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Still Tasty After All These ... Years?

Well, maybe not years. But did you know that you can keep a bunch of cilantro fresh for up to 10 days, if you know how to store it properly? Or that bananas will be edible 3 months from now if you mash them up with a little lemon juice, then store them in the [...]

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