Since we’re in the midst of yet another house renovation, I’m more attuned to home decor than usual. As a child of the 80s, I hold a special place in my heart for marbled splatterware so when I came across these speckled olive oil jugs from DolceTerra.com in one of the millions of decor magazines[…]
6-Month Raw Spice Bar Giveaway
With two under three in tow, I’m not doing much world-traveling at the moment. In fact, other than acting as a nap caddy and personal milkmaid, I’m really not doing much of anything at the moment. And since I’ve been spending more time around the homestead tending to babies while attempting to keep my writing[…]
Culinary Blog Tour
Mariel here. We were so honored to be featured as one of Rhonda‘s Top 3 favorite food blogs in her 3-Blog Tour. Rhonda runs The Kitchen Witch, which is an incredibly beautiful, thoughtful and well-photographed food blog. One part photographer, one part “culinarian” and one part motorcycle enthusiast, Rhonda is way more badass than your[…]
Super Bowl Party Tips
Mariel & Mary Anne here. If you’ve signed on to host a super bowl soiree – and if you’re starting to panic over what to serve and how to serve it – we’ve outlined a low-maintenance Sunday game plan over at Patch.com. We’ve also shared tons of recipe ideas as well as a brand new[…]
This Year’s Top 10 Recipes
Without further ado, we present Feast on the Cheap‘s most popular recipes from 2010. According to our highly-tuned powers of deduction, comfort food recipes that rang in under $20 reigned supreme. In terms of the final scorecard – not that this is a competition – my mom snagged the number 1 and number 5 spots,[…]
An Hour-by-Hour Thanksgiving Plan
The final installment of our Turkey Day prep plan has gone live over at Patch.com. Here, we dish up an hourly action plan that’ll hopefully make hosting this harried holiday dinner just a little less frantic. If you need the full line-up, check out Part I and Part II. We’ll be back next Tuesday with[…]
Thanksgiving Countdown: One Week Out
In our second installation for Patch.com, we elucidate the finer points of defrosting and pre-baking for Turkey Day. Check us out, if you’re feeling the crunch! Part I covered grocery shopping, table-setting and taking stock of your pantry; in Part III we’ll take you through gravy-making, side-dishing, and turkey-roasting on Tuesday November 23rd. Update: The[…]
Thanksgiving Countdown: Two Weeks Out
Mariel and Mary Anne here. We recently teamed up with AOL’s Patch.com to provide a handy-dandy guide to prepping for the holidays. We’re thrilled to debut this week’s inaugural post, which highlights tips and suggestions for organizing your kitchen now that we’re two weeks away from Turkey Day. We hope you’ll take a minute to[…]
And the Winner Is…
…Sheryl Gickler. Congratulations! To claim your $60 gift code, just email us at feastonthecheap[AT]gmail[dot]com. A big thanks to CSN for donating the prize – and to everyone for playing. Oh, and here’s cold-hard proof of who won:
Home Goodies Giveaway!
Alright friends, it’s time to see just how friendly you are with Lady Luck. As we teased last week, CSN Stores is offering one lucky Feast on the Cheaper a $60 gift code redeemable for anything your greedy little heart desires from their MASSIVE stock of home goods and kitchenwares. To enter, simply leave a[…]
Upcoming Home Goodies Giveaway!
Mariel here. Hosting the fragrance giveaway at On the Glam was just so much darn fun, we thought we’d offer Feast‘s readers a similar thrill. So scrape yourselves off your La-Z-Boys, step away from your sectional sofas, and get ready to get greedy, ’cause this time, we’re taking it to the kitchen. CSN Stores, which[…]
Interview Part II: Budget Bridal Shower Ideas
Hoot hoot! Part II of our interview with Two Penny Parties is alive and kicking. Click here for tips on divining a budget-friendly (but no less beauteous) bridal shower and concocting a low-cost cocktail. Thanks again to Shachi for chatting with us!
Budget Entertaining Interview with Two Penny Parties
Mariel here. A week ago, Shachi from the fabulous Two Penny Parties approached my mom and me about interviewing us for a two-part post on at-home entertaining and low-cost bridal shower ideas. We just love this budget-minded site – it offers so many terrific tips on recession-proof “fiestas” – so we were more than willing[…]
Mother's Day Giveaway from On the Glam
Just a quickie this Friday… Since we’re all about free stuff (cheap stuff, discounted stuff), I wanted to share with you a Mother’s Day giveaway on “daughter” site On the Glam. Now thru Monday May 3rd, Mariel is hosting a giveaway for a David Yurman Eau de Parfum Purse Spray, which retails for $75. Click[…]
Foodie Freebies and Events in NYC
Mariel here. It’s been awhile since I posted about Manhattan-based freebies, but I’m feeling extra broke this month, so I thought I’d share the tasty deals, discounts and events I’ve drummed up in the area. Happy penny pinching. Tippr.com: This subscription-only website scouts out its favorite restaurants, boutiques, spas etc and then barters a deal[…]
Happy Birthday Feast on the Cheap!
Mary Anne here. Exactly one year ago today, Mariel approached me with an idea for a blog. She suggested I compile a collection of recipes that addressed our distressing economic recession by converting my extravagant catering recipes into thriftier renditions, without compromising either flavor or presentation. Initially, I balked at the idea of writing an[…]
NYC on the Cheap: Food Freebies
Mariel here. Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch? This week, the NYC culinary powers-that-be are offering an unusually generous outpouring of free food, drinks and snacks. I say, keep it coming – I’m tired of paying for things. Your morning cuppa: Online delivery site SeamlessWeb.com is giving away 150,000 cups of[…]
Food for Thought: Helping Haiti's Hungry
The situation in Haiti is growing more overwhelming by the minute, but thankfully, so is the outpouring of support as news of the devastation hits hard here at home. With the estimated death toll soaring to 50,000 and Port-au-Prince crushed under the weight of mounting rubble, Haitians who have survived the past 48 hours are[…]
Happy National Soup Swap Day!
Mariel here. You heard right, today is the most sacred of culinary celebrations: No, the James Beard Foundation isn’t announcing nominees, the Michelin Guide hasn’t doled out any accolades, and for the time being, Rachael Ray hasn’t tweeted anymore aggravating abbreviations. No, today is in fact National Soup Swap Day – a day we hold[…]
New Year’s Traditions and Superstitions
New Year’s Menu Ideas Passed Appetizers Smoked Salmon Challah Bites Crab-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Caramelized Onion Tartlets Prosciutto Palmieres Fig & Olive Pizzettes Sides and Starters White Bean, Kale, and Sausage Soup Split Pea Soup with Smoked Pork Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta White Beans with Fresh Basil, Prosciutto, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Cheddar-Black Bean Cornbread Entrees[…]