Flavor and Wellness

Budget Cooking

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A 12-inch cast iron skillet, a symbol of healthy and affordable home cooking, sits on a kitchen counter with fresh ingredients.
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Top 4 Essential Kitchen Tools for Healthy Home Cooking Under $30

A 12-inch cast iron skillet, priced at just $26, can outlast and outperform many expensive kitchen gadgets, offering a healthier cooking alternative to items that shed harmful microplastics, according

Isabella Cortez·May 13, 2026
A home cook artfully preparing a sophisticated regional dish in a sunlit kitchen, surrounded by fresh ingredients and cookbooks.
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New Fancy Frugal Regional Cookbooks Inspire Home Cooks

In just six months, sales of 'frugal gourmet' cookbooks surged by 30%, signaling a dramatic shift in what home cooks crave, according to Publisher's Weekly.

Isabella Cortez·May 6, 2026