tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post7714684656707180589..comments2024-03-18T12:08:30.413-04:00Comments on Under the High Chair: Poor Girl Gourmet Cookbook Review, Peach Crostata & Giveaway!Aiméehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18140507869283907555noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post-5459740942655947712011-03-23T10:40:01.440-04:002011-03-23T10:40:01.440-04:00We love pie and we're having a great contest r...We love pie and we're having a great contest right now that I think you and your readers will love :)<br /><br />We are looking for the best pie recipe in order to win a chance to have your pie be made and sold at a local Pie shoppe! :)<br /><br />Take a look -<br />http://www.facebook.com/redpathsugarSavannah, Acts of Sweetness Ambassadorhttp://www.facebook.com/redpathsugarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post-64542965455601396932010-06-22T20:47:34.615-04:002010-06-22T20:47:34.615-04:00I had the pleasure to interview Amy in Feasting On...I had the pleasure to interview Amy in <a href="http://www.sergetheconcierge.com/2010/06/feasting-on-a-budget-amy-mccoy-shares-her-poor-girl-gourmet-secrets-with-us.html" rel="nofollow">Feasting On A Budget, Amy McCoy Shares Her Poor Girl Gourmet Secrets With Us</a> June 2 on 'Serge the Concierge'.<br />I am currently running a Contest on 'Ciao Bella Book of Gelato'<br />Take care<br />Serge'The French Guy from New Jersey'Serge Lescouarnechttp://www.sergetheconcierge.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post-37130313213609573782010-06-19T02:23:25.150-04:002010-06-19T02:23:25.150-04:00My Husband and I have just moved to an island that...My Husband and I have just moved to an island that has only locally owen grocery stores and we are finding that we are enjoying life much more buying locally grown products as well as visiting our weekly farmers market. It ha snot only helped us economically but also physically as we have improved our diets! The one area though I do need improvement on is meal planning and I would like to definitely start implementing that into my weekly schedule! Thanks for the tips and great article!Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568407499933183561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post-12705368832091878512010-06-18T23:57:47.639-04:002010-06-18T23:57:47.639-04:00The cookbook looks great! I do many of the tips e...The cookbook looks great! I do many of the tips except I don't use coupons and I am currently looking for a freezer to maximize bulk buying. I like to flavor my meals but not often with sauces so I am very curious to the sauces in the cookbook.<br />Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!Mabnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post-84719134229383797412010-06-18T23:01:08.148-04:002010-06-18T23:01:08.148-04:00I'm also surprised at how many of these I actu...I'm also surprised at how many of these I actually do already. I eat a lot less meat than most people, but that's mainly because I'm a carbaholic.<br /><br />I also tweeted your givewaway: http://twitter.com/jennypoo27/status/16516930105. Thanks for this!Jennifer A.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post-73130526262882013042010-06-18T22:35:30.468-04:002010-06-18T22:35:30.468-04:00I make great use of my freezer by stocking up when...I make great use of my freezer by stocking up when there are good sales. I freeze things that I may not use before they go bad and lots of leftovers.Cheryl Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18007734002272662311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post-56410487819632603252010-06-18T22:04:31.529-04:002010-06-18T22:04:31.529-04:00I use my freezer a lot for everything from cakes t...I use my freezer a lot for everything from cakes to berries to meats. I also shop local and buy smart. The one thing I need to do is make a menu plan as I usually don't know what I'm going to eat until I get home and decide what I feel like.arlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05580950293193327667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post-33304552950912736132010-06-18T16:34:12.779-04:002010-06-18T16:34:12.779-04:00Tweeted your giveaway!Tweeted your giveaway!Josh Lewinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01281202241506774739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post-24569649654243762882010-06-18T16:32:00.623-04:002010-06-18T16:32:00.623-04:00Article is full of good advice. I already do most ...Article is full of good advice. I already do most of that but I could certainly get better at using coupons and menu planning at home!Chef Joshhttp://Www.bostontestkitchen.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post-19832351656759080472010-06-18T16:27:22.572-04:002010-06-18T16:27:22.572-04:00Just retweeted! nothing like waiting til the last ...Just retweeted! nothing like waiting til the last minute huh!coffeeqweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04013234126928689048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post-49240993995019236582010-06-18T16:23:10.490-04:002010-06-18T16:23:10.490-04:00Do Not Waste Food!!!! We have gotten a lot better ...Do Not Waste Food!!!! We have gotten a lot better since I have began meal planning, but I need to be more consistent and use whats in my pantry more!!! Lastly, make sure we have leftover night!We often end up going to my parents to bbq so I need to plan one less meal and make sure we use leftovers!coffeeqweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04013234126928689048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post-67566740451244033942010-06-18T16:12:41.639-04:002010-06-18T16:12:41.639-04:00I really didn't need to look further than tip ...I really didn't need to look further than tip #1: Weekly meal plan. In fact I've started that this week. Besides saving money, it saves sanity--I waste less time worrying about the next meal. Now, to keep up this good habit...Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103453299489428431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post-57569229707299451202010-06-18T16:00:21.776-04:002010-06-18T16:00:21.776-04:00Through food blogs I've learn to incorporate m...Through food blogs I've learn to incorporate many of those tips into my life. I'm really intensifying my quest to cook and bake seasonally this year. I definitely could use my freezer more and that's what I'd like to work on next. The cookbook sounds great!NicoleDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15270440612156971084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post-41145962571998013982010-06-18T15:32:25.552-04:002010-06-18T15:32:25.552-04:00I have cut way back on meat consumption. Initiall...I have cut way back on meat consumption. Initially I did this to avoid the ugly practices of the meat industry, but it also helps my pocketbook! I try to remind myself to buy whole veggies. As soon as I get home from the grocery store I cut up veggies to keep in the fridge for snacking.<br />(and I tweeted @themaggieway)themaggiewayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126860099627436545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post-77249942719785307742010-06-18T15:05:48.232-04:002010-06-18T15:05:48.232-04:00Purchase Fruits & Vegetables in Their Whole St...Purchase Fruits & Vegetables in Their Whole State.<br /><br />ties into :<br />Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants. <br /><br />:)okrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829943989901445785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post-59361979825783091612010-06-18T14:09:22.718-04:002010-06-18T14:09:22.718-04:00Well I already meal plan, and make a list for the ...Well I already meal plan, and make a list for the grocery store that is so organized that my friends make fun of me for it. I would love to start buying more in bulk and utilizing my freezer (not just for bulk items but also for all the stuff I am growing in my garden this year). I also belong to a CSA so I have the buy local covered, as well as going to Farmers Markets in our area as much as we can. I also enjoyed the idea of sauces to enhance our food, when you watch the Food Network shows they are always using sauces, this is something I have underutilized over the years! Over all they are all good tips and I keep going back to the article, I bet I have read it three seperate times.<br />**Now assuming I don't win the cookbook, will it be available in stores soon, or is it already?Nichole Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16890342707071582450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post-17458604452774011022010-06-18T13:32:30.304-04:002010-06-18T13:32:30.304-04:00I'm try to do pretty much all of these!
Especi...I'm try to do pretty much all of these!<br />Especially, I try to buy most of my fruits and veggies at the local farmers market, it's more sustainable and it tastes better!<br />I definitely chop everything myself...I've done it so much, it's not that big of a deal now.<br /><br />-ElizabethGood Southhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10983003717834319339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post-73984411535077545062010-06-18T13:24:05.481-04:002010-06-18T13:24:05.481-04:00I "Shake the Hands the Feed Me" every we...I "Shake the Hands the Feed Me" every week when I go to the Baltimore Farmer's market. I'm able to ask questions about my food, know it comes from within 90 miles of my house, and buy in-season and fresh ingredients. I have already started to take my 1 year old son with me each week so he can begin to love the market like I do.Erinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post-72135262502744999702010-06-18T13:22:45.570-04:002010-06-18T13:22:45.570-04:00I make a menu every week - couldnt live with out i...I make a menu every week - couldnt live with out it! I planted a garden and LOVE the farmers markets!staciefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01353670143370848950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post-49655481085845116852010-06-18T13:18:01.413-04:002010-06-18T13:18:01.413-04:00I do many of the things on the list so far but thi...I do many of the things on the list so far but this summer I have been trying the 'grow your own' now that we finished relandscaping last summer. Unfortunately, the weather gods have been very uncooperative and things are looking a little pathetic with all the rain and lack of sun we've had the last two months. Hopefully July and August will be better and we can eat the fruits of my labour! Thanks for the opportunity for the book and enjoy your family! Fingers crossed!Susanhttp://petitschoses.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post-35014516837356936712010-06-18T13:10:15.463-04:002010-06-18T13:10:15.463-04:00We already follow several of those tips, but what ...We already follow several of those tips, but what I really need to work on is not wasting food. Maybe if my cooking were better in the first place (maybe through the assistance of a great new cookbook!), we'd have fewer leftovers, and we'll eat those we have!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06355216573797243541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post-91891016148193070002010-06-18T12:41:19.067-04:002010-06-18T12:41:19.067-04:00It would take a ton of money to make our urban Atl...It would take a ton of money to make our urban Atlanta yard suitable for growing vegetables, but my wife and I grow our own fresh herbs and that saves tons of money versus big box store prices and also produces less waste because often times the quantities we get at the farmer's market are too generous to use before they spoil. The great thing about most herbs is they are easy to grow and don't require much tending.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07939481681519176014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post-4702394069033444922010-06-18T10:57:44.171-04:002010-06-18T10:57:44.171-04:00I love me some peaches, and I always try to cook w...I love me some peaches, and I always try to cook within a reasonable budget .. have to! My hubby makes fun my lists, but having a menu plan for the week is essential if I don't want to waste anything ... so I'm happy to see that it's on top of Amy's list :)Muneebahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988781282264439838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post-29961145133892273822010-06-17T14:13:40.781-04:002010-06-17T14:13:40.781-04:00I'm a firm believer in menu planning saves me ...I'm a firm believer in menu planning saves me tons of time and money. I use most of Amy's money saving tips. I also stock up on all the lost leaders if they are something we usually use (stocking up with something that you wouldn't normally use--like Oreos--for instance defeats the purpose and can lead to a lot of unhealthy food in your pantry.<br />JodiJodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201418185854612098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33926326.post-69909318347644047202010-06-17T13:59:32.378-04:002010-06-17T13:59:32.378-04:00I love the idea of her book as I already practice ...I love the idea of her book as I already practice most of what she hints at. One money saving thing is that I live within walking range of many local markets and ethnic shops (the joy of living in Chinatown) and I only do my grocery shopping by walking which means small trips and more frequent ones so there is less waste.kickpleathttp://everybodylikessandwiches.comnoreply@blogger.com