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Summary: Very useful for somebody going first time to US!
Review: I am student and this book helped me to estimate my costs for food before I went to US. Although, while in Los Angeles the first week spendings were huge, lately they were less or about the same as in the book.
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Summary: Lots of good advice
Review: I don't think this book will go be considered earth-shattering, and admittedly, I bought the book as a gift, so I didn't try the recipes. But, I did read the first chapters on budgeting and how to shop. If you don't have much experience with grocery shopping, or if your idea of buying food is to have something delivered, then this would be a good book. The advice is practical, and in some respects common - but face it, if you don't know it, you're not going to necessarily divine it, at least not over night. Some of the tips are things as simple as comparing unit prices to see if the larger size is a value (face it, it's not necessarily true anymore). And looking at the cost of say flavored rice, versus buying the ingredients and flavoring it yourself. The recipes are basic, and while not necessarily inspiring, they get the job done. I don't think this book is aimed at the person who is a cook and looking to save money. If you're a person suddenly faced with a kitchen and no money, this will help.
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Summary: Lots of good advice
Review: I don't think this book will go be considered earth-shattering, and admittedly, I bought the book as a gift, so I didn't try the recipes. But, I did read the first chapters on budgeting and how to shop. If you don't have much experience with grocery shopping, or if your idea of buying food is to have something delivered, then this would be a good book. The advice is practical, and in some respects common - but face it, if you don't know it, you're not going to necessarily divine it, at least not over night. Some of the tips are things as simple as comparing unit prices to see if the larger size is a value (face it, it's not necessarily true anymore). And looking at the cost of say flavored rice, versus buying the ingredients and flavoring it yourself. The recipes are basic, and while not necessarily inspiring, they get the job done. I don't think this book is aimed at the person who is a cook and looking to save money. If you're a person suddenly faced with a kitchen and no money, this will help.
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Summary: Great gift for someone new in the kitchen
Review: My niece decided she wanted to take on some of the household duties, like shopping and cooking. (I think she actually wanted more control over what was served for dinner.) Not having done much beyond boiling pasta, this was quite a challenge. This book was a great jumping off point for her and she still refers back to it. The cupboard and marketing tips taught her that a shopping list isn't just the things you ran out of this week. She is becoming a good menu planner without breaking her mother's budget.
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Summary: Great gift for someone new in the kitchen
Review: My niece decided she wanted to take on some of the household duties, like shopping and cooking. (I think she actually wanted more control over what was served for dinner.) Not having done much beyond boiling pasta, this was quite a challenge. This book was a great jumping off point for her and she still refers back to it. The cupboard and marketing tips taught her that a shopping list isn't just the things you ran out of this week. She is becoming a good menu planner without breaking her mother's budget.
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