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How to Find Free Booze

By Dan Marley
1/28/09
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Every cheap boozehounds new favorite bookmark: MyOpenBar.com, a site that compiles listings of free or uber-cheap drink promotions at bars in "major" cities. Unfortunately it only covers New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, and Honolulu, but I wouldn't be surprised if it spreads pretty quickly.

Mexican Dip

By Nick Schonberger
1/15/09
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It's NFL playoff season, and y'all know what that means...you've got to feed all your friends on a cheap, hearty, "enjoying the game" type of vibe. When my brother and I were just little shavers our favorite game time (and apres ski) meal was a dish named Mexican Dip

Cheap Luxury: Gorgonzola and Bacon Pasta

By Nick Schonberger
1/06/09
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The New Year always brings new promises. Sadly, in a recession, some of those promises don't bode well for the wallet. In times like these, it is important to think about stocking your pantry with affordable bits and pieces that can form truly wonderful meals

DIY Holiday

By Dan Marley
12/16/08
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We're now entering the peak of holiday season, and you may be struck with the sudden urge to throw a holiday party or just make your apartment a little more Christmasy...or Hannukah-y...or Kwanza-y...or whatever. The good news is, it doesn't have to break the bank. Tiny Tim is in fashion this year, so don't be ashamed to make a budget and check it twice.

Surviving the 2009 Recession

By Christopher Schonberger
12/15/08
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It’s fun to live in times like these when you can open up your browser and read articles with titles like Why the Jobs Report Is So Ominous. It really brightens up the day and puts a spring in one’s step

D.I.Y. Halloween (Plus Random Stories)

By Christopher Schonberger
10/31/08
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Greetings, GSpotters. I am Baron Von Frankengritz, and I am here to spook the s—t out of you!!!!

I’m joking, of course. But in case you didn’t notice last year, we at Gradspot get pretty jacked up about All Hallow's Eve

Asian Cooking for Beginners

By Nick Schonberger
10/16/08
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Many white people shudder in fear at the prospect of visiting an Asian supermarket. Different smells. Odd cuts of meat. Labels they can't read. But the truth is, these are all aspects of experiencing culture (and great food). Once the novelty of difference wears away, one can easily navigate the offerings

Life 101

By Dan Marley
10/03/08
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How much of a man are you? Is that a sexist question? Popular Mechanics has a quiz that tests basic “manliness,” but it would be more appropriately labeled as a test of

Mum's Chicken Curry

By Christopher Schonberger
10/08/08
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You'd probably be a lot more excited about this recipe if my mom was from New Delhi. That's understandable. It's like saying "mom's apple pie" when your mom is from Egypt. Sort of loses it's allure. But rest assured that my mom is at least British

Tasty Potatoes with Cilantro

By Nick Schonberger
9/24/08
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The other day I went to a 'straunt and just had side dishes for dinner. Let me tell you, this can be a joy, but sometimes it backfires. It’s all about quality. We've already discussed a few good one side dishes that pack enough punch to moonlight as mains

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