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Cheap Bastid’s “Cheap” Kitchen Utensils–Ode to Bakelite

I didn’t know Bakelite from an Easy Bake Oven when I first met my wife Carolyn.  But, she has long had a passion for this early plastic, especially when it comes to jewelry.  Over the past several years our knowledge … Continue reading

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Steamed Rice Madame Wong’s Way

Sometimes it’s the simplest foods, cooked in the simplest ways that are the best.  Over the years I’ve enjoyed cooking oriental-style food (I won’t try to claim to being able to cook “Chinese” or “Japanese” food just oriental-style food in … Continue reading

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Cheap Bastid’s Basic Spice Blend

You know, I keep probably 30 or more spices in my kitchen cupboard right next to the stove.  And I use pretty much all of them at least from time to time.  I can whip up a pretty good spice … Continue reading

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Whew! No Pink Slime at Stater Brothers

For the last couple of weeks, “pink slime” has been in the news.  This is something that I’ll refer to as a “beef by-product” which is added to much of the ground beef sold in the U.S.  I think that’s … Continue reading

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Cutting the Cheese with Cheap Bastid

We went to our local grocery store today—Stater Brothers.  We’re pretty systematic about it and go with a list and a plan every time we shop.  So, while there I decided to check out the cheese prices. We go through … Continue reading

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