Many of us are cooking more than we used to, as we spend more time at home. It's the perfect time to up your cooking game! Whether your specialty is French cuisine or you do well to make a PB&J, you can bone up on the basics or snag some serious gourmet tips with these ten free cooking sites. This list first appeared on Birmingham on the Cheap. Please tell your friends in Birmingham, … [Read more...] about Find free online cooking classes on 9 websites
Food and drink
Chicken Salad Chick: free scoop for Guest Appreciation Day
Chicken Salad Chick is celebrating Guest Appreciation Day, and its birthday, with a little bonus for customers. On Thursday, January 21st, 2021, every guest will receive a FREE scoop of Classic Carol. Classic Carol is all white meat, shredded chicken, finely minced celery, mayonnaise, and Chicken Salad Chick's secret seasoning. The deal is good for dine-in, takeout, curbside and … [Read more...] about Chicken Salad Chick: free scoop for Guest Appreciation Day
12 Triangle bars and restaurants offering to-go drinks – and what to order at each
The Governor of North Carolina issued an executive order allowing, on a temporary basis, to-go, takeout, and delivery of mixed drinks. Although the sale of alcohol for on-site consumption must stop at 9 p.m., and bars and restaurants have to close for in-person operation at 10 p.m., under this executive order, they are allowed to continue to provide to-go and delivery drinks after … [Read more...] about 12 Triangle bars and restaurants offering to-go drinks – and what to order at each
National Soup Month at Quiznos: $1 soup with sub purchase (and another deal)
Quiznos is offering a couple of good deals right now. Please remember that in general you can not combine deals. (Although you can try!) Quiznos National Soup Month Deal Quiznos will bowl bargain hunters over with its National Soup Month deal. Quiznos offers a variety of sides, including savory soups, to go along with its line-up of sandwiches. And, with this deal, you can grab a spoon … [Read more...] about National Soup Month at Quiznos: $1 soup with sub purchase (and another deal)
Denny’s: Free pancakes and free delivery with online order
Denny's is offering customer a FREE order of pancakes and FREE delivery, with any purchase of at least $5. Does not include tip or service charge. The deal is valid through January 18th, 2021. Order online from Denny's. Denny's locations in and near the Triangle: 3215 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh 4380 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh … [Read more...] about Denny’s: Free pancakes and free delivery with online order
Learn to make your own “convenience foods” — save money and eat better
Convenience foods like microwave popcorn, hot cocoa mix and Pop Tarts can seem indispensable because we're short on time and they're, well, convenient. But you might be surprised by how easy and quick it can be to make versions of those convenience food ahead of time. You'll save money, and you'll have more control over the ingredients of the foods you and your family are eating. Our … [Read more...] about Learn to make your own “convenience foods” — save money and eat better
Join a CSA — eat local produce and support local farmers
Would you like to eat more local produce? A great way to eat local, as well as to support local farmers, is to participate in Community Supported Agriculture (CSA.) When you join a CSA you buy a "share" from a local farm. The farm offers a limited number of shares. By joining you help the farm maintain a predictable income, especially in the beginning of the season, when consumers purchase … [Read more...] about Join a CSA — eat local produce and support local farmers
I tried the three of the most popular meal kit services, and here’s the scoop (plus some discounts)
Have you thought about trying one of the many meal kit services and wondered if they're worth the money, and, maybe more of a puzzle, what's the difference between them? Me too! I haven't been compensated by Blue Apron, Home Chef or Hello Fresh. I paid for all the meals. What follows are my experiences and opinions. If you do buy a Groupon here, I might earn a small commission. If you … [Read more...] about I tried the three of the most popular meal kit services, and here’s the scoop (plus some discounts)
Last day: Free coffee for front-line responders at Starbucks in December
Starbucks is brimming with gratitude for our front-line responders all around the country. There’s really no way of thanking our first responders and hospital workers for their work and sacrifice, but we can all try in our own way. One really good way is to wear your mask and social distance to lower the level of community spread, and keep our front-line workers safer. For their part, … [Read more...] about Last day: Free coffee for front-line responders at Starbucks in December
Winter Market with Zebulon Farm Fresh Market
Zebulon Farm Fresh Market is holding its first ever two-day Winter Market. It will take place at 116 N Arendell Avenue, Zebulon, on Saturdays, December 5th and 12th, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendors include: Bold Bagels Busy Bee's Designs Baxter's Bees Wrenn's Farm Allis Farm MiH Farm My Zen Acres Mythic Brewing Martha's Kitchen Etc., LLC Mama’s … [Read more...] about Winter Market with Zebulon Farm Fresh Market
