Tervis Tumbler

| November 8, 2011

One of the benefits of being a Foodbuzz Tastemaker, is that we get to try out new products before they hit the market. Recently Cheapeats was sent a Tervis Tumbler to test out. What’s the big deal about Tumblers? Let us explain. This Tervis Tumbler is virtually indestructible. They won’t crack, melt, shatter or chip. […]

Barilla Tortellini

| April 15, 2011

Cheapeats was given the challenge to create a Italian style meal using Barilla Tortellini. Right away my creative juices got going. What could I come up with? Tortellini Bouillabaisse? Tortellini Semi Fredo? Nope. They just won’t make the cut. Ugh, this is going to be difficult. Being Sicilian, I grew up on what many call […]

Round 2 Next Foodblog Star – Cook Outside Your Box

| September 26, 2010

Round 2 of “The Next Food Blog Star” is to cook outside your comfort zone. Cheapeats is all about eating out on a budget. Those spots that serve up tasty and healthy meals. No fast food here. Why not meet that challenge by taking ingredients purchased at the local Farmer’s market and my cupboard to put […]

Who Should Be The Next Foodblog Star? Cheapeats…Of Course

| September 13, 2010

Cheapeats has entered the race to be the next Food Blog Star. What will it take? Some creativity, wit, knowledge and of course my fans. So here’s Round 1 of the competition………WHY SHOULD CHEAPEATS BE THE NEXT FOOD BLOG STAR? Growing up in an Italian home in Brooklyn, hours were spent in the kitchen watching and […]

Electorlux # Splits – Help Raise Money For Ovarian Cancer

| July 15, 2010

I don’t think there isn’t a person that hasn’t been touched by Cancer. The subject that most don’t like talking about. Electrolux and Kelly Ripa have teamed up through Kelly Confidential. All you need to do is create your own virtual banana split and Electrolux will donate $1 towards Ovarian Cancer Research. Just think, you […]

New From Buitoni – Pasta Riserva

| June 24, 2010

Cheapeats was privileged to be a taste tester for the new Pasta Riserva from Buitoni. A free sample of pasta? Sign me up. My choice? Chicken & Mushroom Ravioli with Marsala Sauce. These new entrees are meant to be dinner for 2. Really? I’m a bad judge for portion controls because Italians never think they […]

I Left My Heart In San Francisco

| November 4, 2009

Can you be a cheapeater outside of New York?  Well,  we’ll soon find out. Cheapeats is hitting the road to attend the 1st Annual Food Blogger Festival in San Francisco. The festival will be packed with new products, wine tastings, chefs and yes plenty of food. Like New York, San Francisco is a pricey town and […]

Elvis Panini..Is It Good Enough To Win?

| October 27, 2009

Cheapeats has been asked to taste test Nature’s Pride new line of 100% natural whole grain bread.  This bread contains no artificial flavors or colors. No high fructose corn syrup, artificial preservatives, or trans fats. Just whole grains. Our favorite was “12 Grain”  made from whole wheat, oat, barley, buckwheat, millet, corn, amaranth, quinoa, brown rice, […]