When asked by CNS News on how Americans can save money and free themselves out of debt, Tawra said on her website www.livingonadime.com that the first thing they should do is stop eating out. A survey in 2007 shows that an average person in America spends about 12.4% of their income on food purchases. If that’s the case, how can middle class Americans afford to eat a healthy scrumptious meal without burning a hole in their wallet?
The answer is quite simple according to Cathy Erway. In her blog, www.noteatingoutinny,com, she writes about saving money by buying food that last and rediscovering the joy of simple home cooking. Cathy, who had not been eating out for 2 years now in New York, grows her own herbs that eventually leads to her own agriculture farming, growing vegetables and flowers on her own. It’s a great idea because not only she gets to save money from buying second-grade tomatoes from the grocery store which probably is not fresh by the time they get to you, but she also gets to eat the fruits at its best organic state and pesticide-free. How is that for money-saving and eating well?
Check out her post on the essentials ingredients you need to have for smart cooking here.
On March 29th, Cathy will be giving a demonstration at The Village Voice’s 4th annual tasting event at 69th Armory at 68 Lexington Ave. Read more about it here
This event features more than 50 restaurants and food from over 35 nations such as Cambodian, Russian and Vietnamese food. Ohhlala..did we hear Vietnamese food?
You can check out the participating restaurants here.
Here are the ticket information for the event.
The Village Voice's Choice Eats 4th Annual Tasting Event
The 69th Armory
New York, NY
TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26TH AT MIDNIGHT.
Featuring eclectic culinary favorites of resident food critic Robert Sietsema and Fork in the Road and Counter Culture columns, The Village Voice is proud to present our fourth annual curated Choice Eats tasting event Handpicked restaurants from all five boroughs featured in The Village Voice are represented, along with complimentary craft beer pairings, wine and liquor beverages.
The 4th Annual Village Voice Choice Eats Tasting Event
Tuesday, March 29th 2011
VIP Hour: 5:30 - 6:30pm
Main Event: 6:30 - 9:30pm
VIP TICKET
$70 - Early Bird Discounted Ticket (Limited Time Only, While Supplies Last)
$80 - VIP Full Ticket Price
The exclusive VIP ticket includes:
Entrance to the VIP Room one hour early (5:30pm)
Early sampling from a handful of restaurants
Complimentary beverages
VIP Gift Bag (estimated $100 value)
Entertainment
Access to full event from 6:30 - 9:30 featuring sampling from 50+ restaurants, complimentary beverages, and entertainment
NEW TO 2011:
Choice Streets - A food truck welcome outside lining the Armory entrance featuring a sampling from top New York City food trucks while you wait.
Choice Sweets - Access to the private Choice Sweets VIP tasting room from 8:30 - 9:30pm featuring a sampling of sweets, treats, desserts, and more!
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET
$35 - Early Bird Discounted Ticket (Limited Time Only, While Supplies Last)
$45 - General Admission Full Ticket Price
The General Admission ticket includes:
Entrance to the event from 6:30 - 9:30pm
Sampling from 50+ restaurants
Complimentary beverages
Entertainment
NEW TO 2011:
Choice Streets - A food truck welcome outside lining the Armory entrance featuring a sampling from top New York City food trucks while you wait.
Choice Sweets To Go: dessert sampling on your way out in the front lobby from 8:30 -9:30pm.
Note: All guests must be 21 years of age and older with ID to attend.
Get your tickets early before they sold out! Maybe we’ll see you there!
