New York Times columnist Mark Bittman has made dozens of the best little cooking videos on the Internet—and they’re free for the watching.
FREE & EASY | Last January, after 13 years, Mark Bittman, The New York Times food columnist who is now formerly known as The Minimalist, stepped away from the weekly production of his immensely popular how-to-cook column and instructional videos. And though he says he may put on his Minimalist apron from time to time in the future (he left this gig to join the NYT’s opinion pages and Sunday magazine), the 200-plus easy-cook videos he made during his Minimalist period (none more than five minutes long) are screen gems for Frugalbits readers looking for quick, doable, interesting things to cook. Read more
Best, Better, Good: 4 Top Moccasin Brands
/2 Comments/in Classics & Trends, Fashion & Beauty, View All Fashion Stories /by EditorGo ahead and “moc us”—but only with any of these four moccasin brands because every one of them is a winner.
SHOPPING AROUND | Maybe it has something to do with the ongoing popularity of UGGS, but for whatever reason, classic suede moccasins have been enjoying a moment for some time now—they’re so fashionable, in fact, I’m surprised there isn’t a pair in the current Joe Fresh collection. Read more
Yesss! OxiClean Is A Miracle Stain Remover
/6 Comments/in BUY THIS. MAKE THAT., Cleaning & Maintenance, Fashion & Beauty, HOW-TO KNOW-HOW, View All How-To Stories /by EditorWe’re kind of obsessed with clothing stains around here, and guess what? We’ve finally found the perfect—and easiest—way to remove them.
PROBLEM SOLVED | At Frugalbits we’re suckers for expert advice so last spring, when we wanted to know how to remove perspiration stains from white tee shirts, we contacted Madame Paulette in New York City, an international expert in fabric care. The company president graciously shared Madame Paulette’s DIY stain removal formula with our readers (CLICK HERE for the story), and although it is good and useful, we’ve recently been introduced to an even simpler solution that’s equally effective and no work at all. Read more
780 Pairs Of Strechy Gloves For $20
/0 Comments/in Exercise, Fashion & Beauty, FITNESS, Fitness & Health, HEALTH, HOME, HOW-TO KNOW-HOW, Organizing, Styling Tips, View All Fashion Stories, View All Fitness Stories, View All Health Stories, View All Home Stories, View All How-To Stories /by EditorYes, Virginia, it’s true: you can have 780 pairs of gloves for under $20. We report on the miracle here.
CREATIVE SOLUTION | The trouble with gloves is that they get lost, loaned, separated from their mates, mangled by pets—or can’t be found where you put them last. Read more
One Of These Sea Salts Is Not Like The Others
/0 Comments/in Brand X, FOOD, View All Food Stories /by Glenys MorganWhich of these sea salts rocks chef Glenys Morgan’s boat: San Remo, President’s Choice Memories of Sicilia, La Baleine des Salins du Midi?
Metallic Trousers By Balmain Or Joe Fresh?
/2 Comments/in Classics & Trends, FASHION, Fashion & Beauty, View All Fashion Stories /by EditorLet’s see, glitterific skinny jeans by Balmain or Joe Fresh? You pick.
CHEAP & CHIC | If you leafed through the shiny part of the Globe and Mail last Saturday (a.k.a. the style section), you would have noticed an arresting full-page ad for The Room at The Bay. It featured a long-limbed model wearing spray-on metallic leather trousers by the Parisian luxury fashion house Balmain. What stopped me dead—besides the exquisiteness of the pants—was the thought that just last month I’d purchased a pair of metallic skinny jeans that I love and wear a lot, only mine (pictured here) are from the house of Joe Fresh. Read more
The Best Little Cooking Videos On The Internet
/0 Comments/in FOOD, Food & Drink, Recipes, Tools & Techniques, View All Food Stories /by EditorNew York Times columnist Mark Bittman has made dozens of the best little cooking videos on the Internet—and they’re free for the watching.
FREE & EASY | Last January, after 13 years, Mark Bittman, The New York Times food columnist who is now formerly known as The Minimalist, stepped away from the weekly production of his immensely popular how-to-cook column and instructional videos. And though he says he may put on his Minimalist apron from time to time in the future (he left this gig to join the NYT’s opinion pages and Sunday magazine), the 200-plus easy-cook videos he made during his Minimalist period (none more than five minutes long) are screen gems for Frugalbits readers looking for quick, doable, interesting things to cook. Read more
Keep Track Of Social Shopping Coupons
/1 Comment/in Goods & Services, HOME, Organizing, View All Home Stories /by EditorHere’s an effective way to keep track of all your social shopping purchases so they’ll never go to waste.
WASTE NOT | Some digital deal behemoths like Groupon, Living Social—and now Social Shopper—alert purchasers when their social shopping deals are about to expire, but other sites do not. This puts the onus on the purchaser to make sure their deals don’t slip through the cracks. If you’re like me, you may have forgotten about a few things you bought on impulse (social shopping is impulse buying after all), or just plain allowed coupons to expire. When this happens, social shopping becomes a gargantuan waste of money. Read more
Thanksgiving Potluck: Less Work & More Fun
/1 Comment/in Entertaining, FOOD, Food & Drink, HOLIDAY, View All Food Stories /by carolannruleWhy do all the cooking for this holiday meal by yourself, when going potluck is less work and a lot more fun.
ENTERTAIN SMART | Unlike Christmas dinner, which is usually reserved for next of kin, our Thanksgiving meals invariably involve friends who always ask, “What can we bring?” We used to suggest things like wine or light hors d’oeuvres, and would then slave away in our modest-size kitchen to churn out everything else: a photogenic bird with all the trimmings, four sexy sides and a few scrumptious homemade desserts. Read more
5 Top Flash Sale Sites In Canada: Shop Now
/19 Comments/in CANADIAN CONTENT, Fashion & Beauty, Styling Tips /by EditorFlash shopping offers great deals, but you have to move fast—much easier with these sites now in Canada.
SHOPPING AROUND | Fashion-savvy Canadians have long known about flash sales sites like Gilt, Ideeli and Fab, but the hassle of getting their wares home (many do not ship to Canada) has crimped many a deal-hunter’s style. Lucky for us, flash shopping has finally arrived in Canada. Read more
It’s Time You Got A Real Man’s Watch
/4 Comments/in BUY THIS. MAKE THAT., Classics & Trends, Fashion & Beauty, Styling Tips, View All Fashion Stories /by EditorReal {stylish} women wear authentic men’s watches never wussy boyfriend equivalents.