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Save money with Imperfect Foods Get $10 off

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Save money with Imperfect Foods. Imperfect Foods is a subscription service that sells perfectly good produce that just doesn't look pretty. This is produce that would ordinarily be thrown away because regular grocery stores only want to sell "perfect" looking produce.  They also sell other … [Read more...] about Save money with Imperfect Foods Get $10 off

Navy Pier reopening June 10

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Navy Pier reopening June 10. Part of Navy Pier are reopening.  According to their website everything will be outdoors.  Many restaurants at Navy Pier already had large outdoor patios.  Also Navy Pier booze rules allow you to walk around with your cocktail and social distance.   People who purchase … [Read more...] about Navy Pier reopening June 10

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Things to do with vegetables Part 4

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Things to do with vegetables Part 4. More cooking ideas for what to do with vegetables to make them last and how to use them.  Restaurants may be open June 3 but I'll still be cooking at home until things shake out.  Plus not sure about the looting, and other related crime, etc. at this point.  … [Read more...] about Things to do with vegetables Part 4

How to freeze bacon and other food

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How to freeze bacon and other food. One of the best ways to avoid food waste (and wasting money) is to properly freeze food before it goes bad.  Some of my methods (mostly learned from my Grandmother) also result in you being able to convert cans, packages etc. of food into quantities you can … [Read more...] about How to freeze bacon and other food

Things to do with nuts

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Things to do with nuts.  Nuts are a great source of protein, vitamins and minerals.  Eat them plain, add them to dishes or turn them into something wonderful.  Just be careful while nuts are loaded with nutritional benefits including protein, fiber and unsaturated fats they also high in calories so … [Read more...] about Things to do with nuts

15% off at Spice House

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15% off at Spice House Spice House is a spice shop on Wells Street just south of North Ave. in Chicago.  You can get almost any dried herb and spice imaginable there and now they have a product called Flat Packs.  Flat packs are the same amount of spice that comes in their bottles but they're in … [Read more...] about 15% off at Spice House

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Things to do with fruit

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Things to do with fruit.  Do you have fruit in your freezer, particularly bananas, and you're looking for something to do with it besides bake it into something?  Make healthy and delicious ice cream and a healthy and delicious topping for it. To receive all the latest news on deals, discounts … [Read more...] about Things to do with fruit

Chicago Stores with Senior hours Updated

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Chicago Stores with Senior hours Updated Several retailers have created dedicated shopping hours for seniors to shop for groceries without being trampled by the hoards.  A friend who is a senior said that these hours are often very crowded with little social distancing - just like regular … [Read more...] about Chicago Stores with Senior hours Updated

Digital Cookbook Supports Restaurant Workers $5.99

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Digital Cookbook Supports Restaurant Workers $5.99 Penguin Random House has published Family Meal: Recipes from Our Community, a digital-only cookbook with over 40 recipes from famous chefs and food industry professionals. All proceeds benefit the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund created by the … [Read more...] about Digital Cookbook Supports Restaurant Workers $5.99

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Where to order artisanal cheese online

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Where to order artisanal cheese online.  If you enjoy cheese but aren't leaving your house I've found a website, Planet Cheese, that lists a bunch of shops that ship.  This isn't going to be cheap,  since they're shipping something that has to be refrigerated, it will have to ship overnight.  As an … [Read more...] about Where to order artisanal cheese online

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More bean recipes Minestrone and Chili

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More bean recipes Minestrone and Chili These prepackaged bean mixes are magic (see bottom).  I'm currently using Bob's Redmill 13 bean mix because I have it in stock.  Any mix will work.  Make delicious, cheap and healthy minestrone and chili with bean mixes and veges you have lying around.  I … [Read more...] about More bean recipes Minestrone and Chili

Booze beans and eggs

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Booze beans and eggs.  Super cheap, easy and delicious recipes for the lockdown. I miss brunch! So I decided to create one with Ina's Bloody Mary's and some Mexican food.  I don't drink vodka so when you substitute tequila they become Bloody Maria's.  As for food I decided to make Huevo(s) … [Read more...] about Booze beans and eggs

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