The Frugal Cook

One of the economies that gives me most satisfaction is my homemade crostini bases. They're one of those things that are invariably over...

If you like good bread - which we do - you normally have to pay a fair bit for it. This country loaf (above) is normally priced at £2.50 in...

Bread is central to our life here in France. Like the French we buy it every day which means endless bits to use up. The village baker makes...

Heated discussion over the lunchtable yesterday as to whether you can be frugal and ethical? I.e. if you're on the breadline you're...

Phew! I was so busy planning and shopping and cooking yesterday I didn't have time to post. A productive day, though. First, I managed t...