THRIFTY TABLE budget recipes for the epicurean palate: Recent Comments

Comment on Goodie: Kraft Extra Virgin Olive Oil Fig and Balsamic Dressing and Marinade

Nifty1 — 2009-10-27T18:46:13Z

I compared nutrition labels for 2 tbsp servings of each product:
* The Lucini brand has 20 calories more at 110 calories per serving and 4g more of fat than Krafts 90 calories and 6g of fat.
* The Kraft vinaigrette has 10g of carbs compared to Lucinis 4g.

I have never tasted the Lucini brand and I will certainly seek it out on my next shopping trip. For me, the taste trumps these negligible fat and sugar contents as I do not use vinaigrette often, and even then, only in very small quantities.

Comment on Goodie: Kraft Extra Virgin Olive Oil Fig and Balsamic Dressing and Marinade

manda — 2009-10-27T17:47:39Z

i'm concerned: does it have a lot of sugar in it? what about high-fructose corn syrup? i've been using this: Lucini: Fig and Walnut Savory Artisan Balsamic Vinaigrette

Comment on Online Grocery Order from IGA

Laura — 2009-10-19T15:27:20Z

I've ordered a few times online from the IGA nearest me; they're actually on Ile-des-Soeurs, and they've always done a good job. Sometimes they had to replace some of the meats I ordered with different sizes, which changed the price of my order slightly, so I'm not sure I understand their methods (I mean, if you're listing stuff by unit, shouldn't that mean you already package and sell stuff in those units?), but overall it's a really nice service when the weather is cold, icy and generally unpleasant! It's a bit pricy, and you can't always get the speciality items they actually have in-store, but it's definitely worth it for all the important staples that you can't get at the dep.

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Comment on Starbucks VIA

Devon — 2009-10-07T03:11:23Z

This seems like a Starbucks response to the recession. People can have Starbucks brand coffee for 72 cents a cup instead of $3. To hell with the taste!

Comment on Starbucks VIA

Simply Life — 2009-10-06T13:01:23Z

I just noticed these this past weekend and wasn't sure what to think. Thanks for your thoughts - it's great to hear!

Comment on Starbucks VIA

Pam — 2009-10-06T12:26:48Z

Nice blog you have and Congrats on the Foodie Blogroll!

Comment on Book Review: The Flavor Bible

Laura Roberts — 2009-09-27T00:30:50Z

Awesome! I like the concept of a "thesaurus for cooks," as I too tend to follow recipes closely. There are certain things I can make by feel, but not many. It's definitely a gift. But it sounds like this would be just the book to help home chefs expand this gift, so I'm totally adding it to my wish list!

Comment on Blog-Adoration

Laura Roberts — 2009-09-25T15:43:49Z

Thanks for the shout-out! I'm actually going to share the love with a link to your Copette & Cie article in an article I'm writing today for Gifted Travel. I'm their "Montreal Maven," so if you've got anything you'd like to share, feel free to send me any tips/links that I can pass along to my readers.

Comment on Fromagerie Copette & Cie: A Variety of Cheeses in Verdun

Laura Roberts — 2009-09-25T15:39:12Z

Great article! I keep walking past this place, as I noticed that their cheeses were retailing for extremely high prices for such a working-class neighbourhood, but your quest for a thrifty assortment is an excellent reason to stop in. Thanks for this!

Comment on Goodie: Sunkist Naturals, Orange Cream, Orange Protein Smoothie

Thrifty Table — 2009-06-04T19:55:18Z

My mistake, it is 3.99$ for a 1L bottle, and yes, the carbs are high, but most juices are already high in carbs, and what I like about this particular smoothie is that it packs a solid amount of protein (11g). That said, I don't think I would buy it for 3.99$ (I draw the line at 3$) However, I could buy OJ and add protein powder right here at home for much less, actually, "whey" don't I do that?! lol!