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Are you back in the dinner grind yet? Summer is officially over and those pesky fall demands are upon us, including coming up with meals that don't bore everyone to death. And with all this cursed rain, we can't even do it on the grill.
Food Notes for the week of Oct. 1
Ferns and Flowers Teahouse and Bistro, 1094 Centerville Rd., Warwick, (401) 821-1447, hosts Oktoberfest on Sunday from 5-8 p.m. with a five-course German dinner paired with five German Rieslings and Gewürztraminers and five German and American beers....
Food stories & recipes
Nordstrom’s cafe is a great buy
For those in need of a pick-me-up, shot of frosting can go a long way
Taste of the Neighborhood
South County's best ice cream
With help from readers' nominations, South County Regional Editor Alan Rosenberg went on a search for the area's best ice cream. The winner: St. Clair Annex in Watch Hill. Watch the video. See the slideshow.
Broad Street International Food Tour
Blackstone Explorer offers a cruise-food combo
The Broad Street International Food Tour, an introduction to the ethnic restaurants in Pawtucket, Central Falls and Cumberland, is part of the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council's effort to showcase the cultural and historical richness of the street, which is the focus of a revitalization effort by the three municipalities.
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Use common sense when coping with food costs
How are you coping with the rising cost of food? That was the question and readers responded with lots of thoughts but one stands out -- cook from scratch. That is the way to stretch a buck according to those writing. Many of those responding were retired folks who wanted to offer some of their experience in matters of budgeting. But those with young families also sent along ideas and plans for living within their means while food and fuel prices continue to rise.
Seniors can get hot lunch in Cranston for $3
Use common sense when coping with food costs
Your Turn: What adjustments are you making in day-to-day spending?
Your Ideas
Reader responds: Cranston Senior Center offers $3 lunches for those age 60 or older
Reader responds: $50 a week budget possible for family of 4
Reader responds: Cole slaw recipe both healthy and economical
Reader responds: Start with 'base' items for easy, cheap recipes
Reader responds: Economic cooking's a question of attitude, skill
Reader responds: Some restaurants discount children's meals on certain days
Reader responds: Homemade granola bars tasty, economical
Reader responds: Price Rite is worth the trip
Reader responds: Go on 'cooking binge' after shopping
Reader responds: Take the $20 challenge
Reader responds: Make-at-home turkey saves on deli meat
Reader responds: Make your own 'juice boxes'
Reader responds: Make it from scratch
Reader responds: Portion control helps reduce food budget
Reader responds: Dried milk is both lighter and less expensive
Reader responds: Grocer's salad bar has right-size containers
Reader responds: Make dining out a 'treat'
Reader responds: Cook at home -- on the cheap
Reader responds: Healthier foods cost less
Reader responds: Eating out often doesn't have to be expensive
Restaurant price guide per entrée
$ -- $0-$14
$$ -- $15-$30
$$$ -- $31-$50
$$$$ -- $50 or more
