Being Frugal But Not Anti-Social

The aptly named Stonesoup has some sensible tips for entertaining on a budget. We have to admit that number 9 (“Make dessert a star”) makes a lot of sense–after all, dessert is what everyone remembers, even when memories of ramp quiches and the like have faded. And because no one’s feeling much richer on the other side of the Atlantic either, the Guardian has begun a week-long series of recipes by British cooks and chefs: their task is to think about how to make delicious meals that will feed two people for less than £5 (about $7.60). Delia Smith and Jamie Oliver are first up–can’t wait to give Delia’s potato, onion, and cheese souffle a try.

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