100 Meals for $5 or Less Review

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(More customer reviews)You don't have to spend a lot to eat well. "100 Meals for $5 or Less" is a guide to being a fine cook without spending a lot of money. The recipes include such favorites such as Bean Barley Soup, Vegetable Lasagna, as well as more unique recipes in Fake Steak and Fish Stick Casserole. With extra tips on making a grocery budget work and resisting the temptation of non-budget efficient foods, "100 Meals for $5 or Less" is a fine investment for those cooking on a tight budget.


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ONE FAMISHED HUSBAND, THREE HUNGRY CHILDREN, rising food costs, and a fixed income could lead to disaster, but Jennifer Maughan successfully navigates the world of grocery shopping by pinching those pennies for all they're worth. She shows how anyone can creatively survive the onslaught of higher grocery bills and still eat tasty, healthy meals.

SHE TELLS FRAZZLED FOOD BUYERS TO:

Allocate funds to the most important foods.

Stop spending money on impulse buys.

Make a shopping plan before heading to the store.

Find the best places to shop in your area.

Be smart about coupons and sales.

In addition, the average cost per serving is highlighted in each recipe, making it easier to calculate the cost of each meal.

The Wall Street Journal reported that wholesale prices of key food items have risen dramatically from 2006. Retail food prices at the supermarket increased in the first quarter of 2008, according to an American Farm Bureau survey. The total cost of sixteen basic grocery items in the first quarter of 2008 was up about 8 percent, or $3.42, from 2007.


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Jennifer Maughan is a freelance writer and editor with more than 15 years of experience in the publishing industry. Her areas of specialty include travel, food, celebrations, parenting, and family life. She lives near Salt Lake City.

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