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The Frugal Cook (Paperback)

by Fiona Beckett (Author)
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  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Absolute Press; First Edition edition (23 Oct 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1904573851
  • ISBN-13: 978-1904573852
  • Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 18.8 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 102,277 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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In this book Fiona Beckett rediscovers the lost art of thrift through a wealth of fantastic recipes. In a time where we throw out about a third of all the food we purchase, this book is ideal for anyone who is keen to cut out waste and make the most of everything they buy. With over 150 frugal recipes, advice on how to save, how to spot a good bargain and when to buy, this book is an indispensable guide to thrifty eating. Comprising a full glossary of ingredients and ideas for how to use them up, as well as a myriad of thrifty tips that promise to transform even the most sorry leftover into an inventive and tasty meal,The Frugal Cook is a kitchen manual that no home can afford to be without.

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book!, 2 Nov 2008
This book has come at the right time, when food prices have risen but we all want to eat good food. There are lots of lovely recipes using pulses such as creamy lentils with cream, hummus, chickpea bake. Ideas for using the leftovers from a roast such as soups and curry (I made this yesterday and it was gorgeous) and an extremely good list at the back which each food and what can be done with it, which has given me lots of ideas to use that odd carrot or bit of cheese lurking in the fridge. I have all of Fiona's books but I think this will be the most used. Brilliant!
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars At last - a useful frugal book!, 15 Dec 2008
There are a lot of frugal/thrifty type books around at the minute, with lots of people jumping on the credit crunch bandwagon, but this is not one of them. Fiona Beckett has been a miserly cook for years and knows her stuff. The book looks stunning, but it's not a case of style over substance - there are some delicious frugal recipes in here. I've tried out the stilton linguine one for example which is great and very easy to do. Plus there are good tips on how to save money in the kitchen and use up leftovers etc. Excellent.
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12 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Only average, 26 Nov 2008
By Tim Stewart (Humberston, England) - See all my reviews


Sorry, Fiona, a bit of a disappointment.

Contains too many recipes using more expensive ingredients. For instance, there is nothing on Gammon, Brisket, Hearts, Tripe, Oxtail or Corned Beef. Too much Salmon and Tuna, instead of Pilchards and Coley.

Why not make your own sausages, save money and avoid all those additives and preservatives?

There is far too little content on the use of pulses. What is wrong with a can of baked beans? Do we really have to look at the author's previous work for suggestions?

Feels like a mish-mash of ideas. Typographical errors - what ever happened to the skills of the proofreader?

An attractive book, but no more than average - there are others, which cover the subject matter better.
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