The Guerrilla Guide to Cheap (Sometimes Free) Food
billshrink.com — There are ways to cut down or, in some cases, eliminate food costs while not cooking every single meal at home. Of course, some examples require a bit more creativity, or even some pride-swallowing. In any event, these should be considered fun ways to save money, and for those really in a bind, they can actually be quite useful. (Submitted by statik99) More…
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The Bogus Business of Wine Rating & So-Called Wine Experts
online.wsj.com — Think all those snobby and highly educated/trained wine experts -- who can make the difference between successful & prize-winning wines and total busts -- are reliable? They're not. In fact, according to a recent comprehensive survey, their ratings are no more discerning or consistent than the flip of a coin toss... (Submitted by openthink) More…
Where's My Eggo?
consumerist.com — Kellogg's explains the Eggo shortage culprit! (Submitted by EMFK) More…
Scientists Develop Rot-Proof Apple, Stays Fresh for 4 Months
treehugger.com — Scientists in Australia have developed an apple that won't rot. Or, won't rot for a long, long time. The delicious-sounding RS103-130 apple is a rare cross-breed 20 years in the making, cooked up by researchers at Australia's Queensland Primary Industries and Fisheries. (Submitted by jerryjamesstone) More…
The Secret to Moist Turkey: Brining
seriouseats.com — f my mom's roasting skills are representative of the nation's, then I'll assume we've all experienced dry turkey. Enter brining, the process in which a lean cut of meat (like turkey, chicken breast, or pork) is soaked in a salt water solution to help it retain moisture during cooking. (Submitted by pwarnock) More…

