Thursday, August 27, 2009

The Frugal Foodie Cookbook - Review (Giveaway Closed)

Have you seen the Frugal Foodie blog that's in my blog list? If so, then you've probably already heard about this fabulous cookbook. If not, let me tell you!

I love The Frugal Foodie Cookbook: Waste-Not Recipes for the Wise Cook. It's fun to read, and the recipes are both frugal and doable. In fact, many of the recipes are time-savers as well as money-savers. The book is divided into chapters by mealtimes and occasions: breakfast, lunch, dinner, parties, snacks, and so on.

Nearly all of the recipes use "from scratch" ingredients, and some are homemade substitutes for pricey convenience foods.

Here are some examples of the recipes that are included:


  • Coffee drinks, like lattes and mochas
  • Casseroles and quiches for brunch
  • Homemade candies
  • Dirt-Cheap Self-Filling Cupcakes (I am so going to try these when the weather cools off!)
  • Exponential Chicken (one chicken feeds two people for five days)
  • Baby and toddler foods
  • Thrifty gifts - fancy soaps and foods that make frugal, lovely, handmade gifts

The pages also contain quotations, kitchen tips, trivia, and household tips. This book has earned a place in my kitchen.

From the back cover:

Lara Starr is a baker, blogger, and a cook with a calculator. Lynette Shirk is a four-star Frugal Foodie who learned how to stretch a dime from her Ohio grandmother. Together, they have cooked up a recipe-filled guide to eating better than ever on less. The Frugal Foodie Cookbook shows readers how to creatively and cleverly use ingredients and leftovers to produce wonderful, inexpensive meals for any occasion. ... With hundreds of delicious dishes and expert advice, The Frugal Foodie Cookbook keeps hungry readers living well and eating better.

Buy it: The Frugal Foodie Cookbook can be pre-ordered from Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, or other retailers.

Win it: The publisher, Viva Editions, has generously offered a copy of The Frugal Foodie Cookbook, signed by co-author Lara Starr, to one lucky blog reader.

This giveaway is closed. Congratulations to Christian Frugal Mama!

Here's how to enter:

Visit the Frugal Foodie blog and leave some comment love for co-author Lara Starr. Then come back and leave me a comment to tell me which post you commented on. Be sure to leave a way for me to contact you. Limit 1 entry by this method. This must be done in order to qualify for extra entries.

Here's how you can earn additional entries (please leave one comment per entry):

  • Visit Lara Starr's CakeStarr blog and comment on any post. (1 entry)
  • Follow me on Twitter. (1 entry)
  • Subscribe to my feed in a feed reader or by email. If you already subscribe, leave a comment to let me know. (1 entry)
  • Blog about this giveaway with a link back to this post. Leave a comment with a link to your blog post. (1 entry)
  • Tweet about this giveaway (include me @FC_Melissa) and comment here with a link. (1 entry)
More details: Open to residents of USA, age 18 or older. Giveaway ends 9/10/09 at noon (Eastern time). Winner will be chosen by the random number generator at Random.org. Winner will be contacted by email and must claim the prize within 72 hours, or another winner will be chosen. Void where prohibited.
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49 comments :

  1. jengdAugust 27, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    I LOVE the idea of "regrowing" green onions and told Lara that! http://frugalfoodiecookbook.blogspot.com/2009/07/little-green-onions.html

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  2. jengdAugust 27, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    I commented on Lara's Cakepops on her Cake blog: http://cakestarr.blogspot.com/2009/05/more-cakepops.html

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  3. jengdAugust 27, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    I subscribe to your blog

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  4. neeneeAugust 27, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    i commented here: http://frugalfoodiecookbook.blogspot.com/2009/07/i-need-biscuit-baby.html?showComment=1251380989067#c1006481000885059828

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  5. neeneeAugust 27, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    i commented here too! http://cakestarr.blogspot.com/2009/08/love-loss-and-what-i-baked-tempest-in.html?showComment=1251381060218#c6862890199354143072

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  6. neeneeAugust 27, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    email subscriber neenee838@yahoo.com

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  7. AnonymousAugust 27, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    Drat, she does not have an anonymous in her profile selection. I can't even tell her how yummy the Biscuit Baby mix looks.
    gourdsrmylife@yahoo.com
    Marj M.

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  8. ThenaAugust 27, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    I commented on We All Scream.

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  9. ThenaAugust 27, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    I subscribe by email.

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  10. Max's MommyAugust 27, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    I posted on "I need a biscuit, baby"

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  11. Max's MommyAugust 27, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    I subscribe

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  12. Max's MommyAugust 27, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    I follow on Twitter

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  13. Max's MommyAugust 27, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    I commented on Cakestarr in "Pie Pops"

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  14. BrassyMomAugust 27, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    I commented over at Frugal Foodie on the post "They grow so fast".

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  15. BrassyMomAugust 27, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    I commented on the biscotti post on her cake blog! For some reason I can't copy and past URLs in this comment box... Maybe it's a Firefox problem? :(

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  16. BrassyMomAugust 27, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    I follow on Twitter now (@BrassyMom)

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  17. BrassyMomAugust 27, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    I subscribe by Google Reader (via Friend Connect I think, so I hope that counts? It's as BrassyMom).

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  18. BrassyMomAugust 27, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    I tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/BrassyMom/status/3583365686

    And here is the short URL that directs to the giveaway post if others would like it:
    http://bit.ly/7uaLq

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  19. TZelAugust 27, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    I commented here:
    http://frugalfoodiecookbook.blogspot.com/2009/08/they-grow-so-fast.html#comments
    Thank you!

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  20. Linda KAugust 27, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    I commented on More Food Glamour

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  21. Linda KAugust 27, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    email subscriber

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  22. jrs0020August 29, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    I commented here:
    http://frugalfoodiecookbook.blogspot.com/2009/07/little-green-onions.html

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  23. jrs0020August 29, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    I follow you on Twitter: ferbird

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  24. jrs0020August 29, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    I commented here:
    http://cakestarr.blogspot.com/2009/05/more-cakepops.html

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  25. jrs0020August 29, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    I tweeted here:
    http://twitter.com/ferbird/status/3630863441

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  26. lilbunnyfoofooAugust 30, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    I had to comment on the Oatmeal Raisin Scones, they look so yummy.
    gourdsrmylife@yahoo.com

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  27. lilbunnyfoofooAugust 30, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    I subscribe via email.
    gourdsrmylife@yahoo.com

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  28. darlanpaulsmammaAugust 31, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    i commented on they grow so fast about re-growing green onions- great money saving idea - i think its brilliant
    melissa.barnes76 at yahoo dot com

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  29. darlanpaulsmammaAugust 31, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    subscribe in email
    melissa.barnes76 at yahoo dot com

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  30. darlanpaulsmammaAugust 31, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    follow on twitter as lovinmykiddos
    melissa.barnes76 at yahoo dot com

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  31. dliver316September 1, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    I commented on the Frugal Foodie post about making an eye glass case!

    kliver5150(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  32. dliver316September 1, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    I subscribe via email.

    kliver5150 at yahoo dot com

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  33. Jennifer, SnapshotSeptember 2, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    I love cookbooks!

    I left a comment on her Craft Corner: For Eyes Only post.

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  34. Jennifer, SnapshotSeptember 2, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    I also visited Cake Starr and commented on her Tempest in a Teacup post

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  35. Jennifer, SnapshotSeptember 2, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    I follow you on twitter (@jenndon)

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  36. newmami_rgvSeptember 2, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    I loved her blog. I commented on: I need a biscuit, baby! My twitter @vetsmom_rgv

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  37. JDaniel4's MomSeptember 3, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    I left a comment about the scones.

    JDaniel4smom.blogspot.com
    Stopping by on the McLinky Blog Hop! I have entered one of your giveaways. Please enter my giveaways at http://jdaniel4smom.blogspot.com
    JDaniel4’s Mom

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  38. LauraSeptember 4, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    I commented on the Craft Corner: For Eyes post.

    http://frugalfoodiecookbook.blogspot.com/2009/08/craft-corner-for-eyes.html#comment-form

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  39. LauraSeptember 4, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    I commented on the We All Scream (ice cream cupcakes) post.

    http://cakestarr.blogspot.com/2009/07/we-all-scream.html

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  40. LauraSeptember 4, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    I subscribe in a feed reader.

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  41. Young in TXSeptember 4, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    I left the following comment on her blog when she was making the cute glass case:

    Young in TX said...
    Great idea. I've made it to 44 without the readers but it's around the corner I know!!

    September 4, 2009 10:40 AM

    Please enter me in your cookbook contest. Thank you. Laura in TX
    123yes456@gmail.com

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  42. Christian Frugal MamaSeptember 4, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    http://frugalfoodiecookbook.blogspot.com/2009/09/frugal-foodie-cookbook-is-worth-its.html#comment-form

    I commented on that one! Thanks!

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  43. Christian Frugal MamaSeptember 4, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    I follow on Twitter too!

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  44. EmilySeptember 5, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    I commented on her post "Sometimes it's the little things..."

    e.estt[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  45. KCSeptember 6, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    Commented on her crafty eyes post.

    http://frugalfoodiecookbook.blogspot.com/2009/08/craft-corner-for-eyes.html?showComment=1252247908934#c769647900612542172

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  46. "Miss" AnitaSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    I commented on the Grill Charms post.

    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

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  47. "Miss" AnitaSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    I follow you on Twitter. Here's my twitter profile.

    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

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  48. "Miss" AnitaSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    I'm a subscriber.
    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

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  49. "Miss" AnitaSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    I tweeted about the contest:

    http://twitter.com/HSBSuzanne/status/3886355747

    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

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