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Has anyone got any suggestions for frugal / budget cooking books please? I know there is a wealth on the board and I've gleaned some tips already. I'd rather get a book for practical reasons if I am going to do this big time. thanks Zoe
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Delia Smith's 'Frugal Food' is pretty good. It was originally published in the 70s (I think) but was updated a couple of years ago.0
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yes I did see that book, thanks for the information. By the way I noticed that delia's frugal book and in fact jamie olivers book for 'family cooking' was far from cheap. I remember seeing Jamie's series on cooking for the masses eg those who can't cook then noticed the book was £25 when it came out. This I thought was a bit steep considering who it was aimed at. It was disappointing that his egalitarian views ended when it came to the book price.0
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For books, try the local charity shops. I always manage to find exactly the book I am looking for and always at a great price. They always seem to have more cookery/lifestyle books than anything else too.0
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Have just read a few over Christmas, the ones I liked are
Thrifty living by teach yourself
The money magpie by Jasmine Birtles
Smart Saving Tips by Jane Furnival
(All from my Library btw)
I also read the money goddess which I thought was a terrible read, and The thrift book by India Knight is probably the worst of them all (so bad its funny).0 -
Fiona Beckett's Beyond Baked Beans was my cooking bible when I was at university. It's aimed at students so the meals aren't very expensive to make and there's also some good tips on making your money go further. There's also a veggie and a budget version."A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion LannisterMarried my best friend 1st November 2014Loose = the opposite of tight (eg "These trousers feel a little loose")Lose = the opposite of find/gain (eg "I'm going to lose weight this year")0
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Have you had a look at www.thebookpeople.co.uk? They do great fairly recent books at super low prices...good luck with your search!0
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Ask your mum. She'll soon tell you - and it will make her day that you've seen the light! Well - it would mine, if either of my kids did!Reason for edit? Can spell, can't type!0
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Any ideas for an Italian cook book for a novice?0
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Has anyone got any suggestions for frugal / budget cooking books please? I know there is a wealth on the board and I've gleaned some tips already. I'd rather get a book for practical reasons if I am going to do this big time. thanks Zoe
Cheap and Easy by Rose Elliot.
Actually a vegetarian cookbook, but equally useful for money saving omnivores!
All recipes for 4 with instructions for 2 or 1 as well.
Tips for healthy eating as well as giving recipes.
Instructions for microwave as well as stove top and oven methods.0
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