book? 8 December 2009 at 9:48PM in How much have you saved? 11 replies 2.9K views

u751904

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

Lobell

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.

u751904

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.

Homemade_2

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.

flippin36

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).

minerva_windsong

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.

ItchieFeet

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!

sebballou

Lobell wrote: »

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.

Many thanks.

mandragora_2

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!

sebballou

Any ideas for an Italian cook book for a novice?

Seakay

u751904 wrote: »

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.