I'm planning on taking a solo trip to Berlin for a week. As a general guideline, if I stick to cafes (and the occasional doner kebab) how much should I expect to spend on food?
posted by GenericUser
on May 5, 2013 -
7 answers
Stuck at a fitness plateau. Not weight loss - fat loss. I'm about 5-8% (not exactly sure; I only have inexact measurement options) below where I want to be, which is the 10% mark. Help me get to my goal or as close as possible by the summer (and stay there)!
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posted by Urban Winter
on Mar 20, 2013 -
12 answers
What kind of equipment could I purchase within a $300 budget for the backdrop and lighting? My house is naturally very dark. I use white plates and minimal props for the food. My camera is a Canon 40D. I don't have much time lately so I'll spend a little more for convenience.
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posted by sunnychef88
on Jan 17, 2013 -
15 answers
Salads are expensive eat-out fare here. What set-up can I use in my dorm room to make cheap, tasty salads? Restrictions: only microwave, limited fridge space. (Is it even possible?)
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posted by undue influence
on Sep 9, 2012 -
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For the next month or two, I need to tighten up my already very small budget. I'd like ideas for easy-to-cook meals that I can make very cheaply. Complications: chronic illness, restricted diet, and an ineffective air conditioner.
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posted by WasabiFlux
on Aug 31, 2011 -
18 answers
Friend is trying to cut costs in her budget.
Does anyone know a website that's as comprehensive and easy-to-use as
MyFoodDiary.com, but doesn't cost $9 a month?
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posted by ®@
on Apr 28, 2011 -
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I'm organizing a monthly event where I will be feeding appetizers to up to 100 people. I'm a good cook, who will have much of the food pre-prepared. Unfortunately, I have a negligible budget.
I need what is prepared to be tasty and diverse crowd pleasers, using ingredients that are as inexpensive as possible -- possibly available in bulk -- while still containing some protein. Carbs should be fairly healthy, unrefined, inexpensive ones. There can be some items made with flour, but not to excess. There will also need to be vegetarian dishes. Extra points for food that can be frozen and prepared as needed.
I am a good cook, have a wide variety of spices, etc., rice for basmati and sushi. I also have good access to Indian, Asian, and Mexican supermarkets. I'm fine with doing extensive cooking in advance, so long as what I have is both affordable and easy-to-serve on the night of the event. Any ideas / recipes?
posted by markkraft
on Jan 12, 2010 -
27 answers
Small wedding in Yosemite: know of an amazing photographer with a package under $3K? Caterers too?
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posted by scazza
on Aug 18, 2009 -
4 answers
I need to eat cheaply. Can I do so while extending my cooking ability in a specific direction? What cuisines, categories, or focuses can my home cooking pinpoint while living on a budget?
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posted by Picklegnome
on May 21, 2009 -
22 answers
I'm going to Lyon this weekend and will be free from late Saturday evening to about noon on Sunday. I'm into food and photography but am on a super-tight budget, so I'm looking for both some cheap, tasty delights and some particularly pretty little corners of the city. I'm staying in Vieux Lyon, going to a concert in Villeurbanne, and can speak French.
posted by mdonley
on Mar 19, 2009 -
4 answers
I've read all the food questions. I have a new one. I need portable foods that don't need refrigeration or heating that can keep me alert and satisfied for 12ish hours.
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posted by bilabial
on Aug 25, 2008 -
15 answers
What are your favorite, efficient, menu-planning sequences that use a limited set of ingredients in several different ways?
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posted by Miko
on Jun 2, 2008 -
25 answers
How much does it cost to eat (basic food) in San Francisco? I'm talking anything from Dennys or In-N-Out to some vegetarian places like Love N Haight to take away pizzas?
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posted by stackhaus23
on Mar 16, 2008 -
13 answers
How often/How much do you spend eating out, versus eating a home cooked meal? And what percentage of your net income do these categories end up being?
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posted by jujube
on Jan 21, 2008 -
38 answers
I need recommendations for a very cheap (<$5/750mL) but hearty, flavorful, and tasty red wine. This will be used as a braising liquid and then reduced to make a sauce for beef short ribs.
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posted by rorycberger
on May 9, 2006 -
27 answers
Hope this isn't too stupid: I want to eat more healthy foods. I have a very small food budget. Any ideas?
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posted by eilatan
on Dec 9, 2003 -
43 answers
