Ideas for Dining In

There's a crisis. Everybody can feel it and everyone is cutting corners, things which once seemed normal, like dining out once or twice a week, now are starting to seem like a rare luxury. However, there is no need to sacrifice the pleasure of good food and company, you can have it all and also save money. Most people who aren't home cooks don't realize how little it costs to buy base ingredients to prepare favorite meals, with a bit of time and concentration you can start cooking for family and friends.
There's no reason to sweat it either, today most major cities have a Farmers Market with fresh, seasonal produce and local meats. Swing by, pick up a basket of goodness and you'll be surprised by the low price tag. Your next investment may be in a cookbook, but you can save even more by heading online and checking out some of the top food resources: food blogs. Find recipes from all over the world for all culinary levels. Have fun, spend time with people you love, learn how to cook and save money - all without sacrifice!