We are on a quest to find the best food for the lowest prices. From romantic date night diners to going out with friends, nothing is worse than the feeling of diner’s remorse that comes with an extortionately high bill for mediocre food. The Frugal Foodies are here to help with insider tips and tricks and hidden culinary gems because great dining experiences don’t have to break the bank.
What are you waiting for? Get eating!
Our Story
It was September 2018. Katie, a dancer from New York City, and Jeremy, a travel guide and surfer from Australia, ran into each other for the first time on board the Westerdam, a Holland America Cruise Line ship traveling from Alaska to Asia. You hear about love at first sight, when your heart starts racing and palms get sweaty as everyone else in the room magically disappears.
This was anything but that.
They made some superficial small talk given the fact they would be on the same boat for 7 months and went on their separate ways.
How do two stubbornly independent people who are miserable at flirting come together? Food. Well, food coupled with a barrage of bad puns and hour-long conversations trying to solve life’s biggest mysteries. Katie and Jeremy sought out the best, most unique, cheapest food each port had to offer, from scorpions in China to Pho in Vietnam. Somewhere between the spring rolls and dumplings, a “uh oh… I kind of really like this person” started to creep in, and here we are living together in New York City.
It sounds cliché and not too unlike a reality TV show. Two young adults who have been unlucky in love from opposite sides of the world slowly falling for each other through epic travel adventures doing everything from climbing waterfalls in Thailand to walking through the cherry blossoms in Japan. To an outsider, it sounds like a dewy-eyed story of romance. In reality, we are just two hopelessly nerdy goof balls who love caffeine, whiskey, and good food experiences.
The Blog
Here are some posts you might like!

The Best Thing to Do in Halong Bay That Isn’t a Junk Boat Cruise: Hiking Up Bai Tho Mountain
Halong Bay is an iconic tourist destination in Vietnam. If you’re looking for something to do other than a junk boat cruise. Boy I’ve got something for you: a hike up Bai Tho Moutain.

Why Body Positivity Is Inherently Negative
Body positivity is inherently negative. It’s time to shift towards being self positive and towards what actually matters: You.

The Quest to Find the Best Donut in Hobart, Tasmania
If you love donuts, then you can’t miss this post on our quest to find the best donut in Hobart, Tasmania.

What Is Daily Life in Tasmania Like During COVID-19? (Spoiler Alert: It’s Pretty Normal)
What is daily life in Tasmania like during COVID-19? Well, it’s pretty normal. I explore the hows and whys here.

Grocery Prices in Tasmania, Australia: Frugal Living Made Easy
What are the average grocery prices in Tasmania, Australia? Take a look at our weekly shopping expenses to find out!

Working on the New York COVID-19 Front Line: Confusion, Chaos, and My Most Significant Meal of 2020
What was it like working on the New York COVID-19 front line? Here’s my story of chaos, confusion, and a delicious BEC bagel.

My 5 Most Significant Meals of 2020
The true hallmark of a great dining experience is one that makes you smile with a fond nostalgia every time you think about it. So instead of sharing my best eats of 2020, I’m going to share with you my most significant eats. Enjoy!

Embracing Writing as an Outlet: My Top 5 Frugal Foodies Blog Posts of 2020
Ah yes, 2020, what a year. Rather than carry on about what I’ve lost, I want to share something I’ve gained: writing as an outlet. Enjoy my top 5 Frugal Foodies blog posts of 2020!

Kitchen Cocktails, Holiday Edition: 4 Delicious (and Cheap) Cocktails to Try This Holiday Season
The cocktail queen extraordinaire, Marissa Graham, is back! This time she’s serving up 3 (plus a bonus!) fabulous holiday cocktails. You don’t need fancy, expensive liquors, you don’t need exotic ingredients, and you certainly don’t need to be a mixologist to whip up these tasty beverages. Enjoy!
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