The Frugal Foodies
Feeding an Empty Belly and Starving Mind
The Mission
A fully satiated life doesn’t need to break the bank. You can eat amazing food, travel to dream destinations, and grow as a person while keeping your savings account intact. From scoring cheap brunch in NYC to the best waterfalls in Queensland, Australia to free food for thought on the meaning of life, The Frugal Foodies is your go-to guide for it all!
Hi! I'm Katie!
I have an insatiable hunger for new ideas, exciting experiences, and outrageously delicious food. My life path has been anything but predictable. Since graduating from George Mason University in 2015, I’ve traveled the world as a professional dancer, hustled through the gig economy of New York City, have worked every odd job in the book. The Frugal Foodies is my outlet for sharing my adventures, and a chance to show that you can pursue your dreams, eat great food, and see the world on a shoestring budget. Enjoy!
Hi! I'm Katie!
I have an insatiable hunger for new ideas, exciting experiences, and outrageously delicious food. My life path has been anything but predictable. Since graduating from George Mason University in 2015, I’ve traveled the world as a professional dancer, hustled through the gig economy of New York City, have worked every odd job in the book. The Frugal Foodies is my outlet for sharing my adventures, and a chance to show that you can pursue your dreams, eat great food, and see the world on a shoestring budget. Enjoy!
Meet Jeremy!
The Man Behind the Lens
Jeremy is my partner in crime through all the culinary and cultural experiences. He is a skilled photographer and has worked in the tourism industry for a decade and counting. We met while working on a cruise ship in Asia in 2018, and have been experiencing the world together every since!
Meet Jeremy!
The Man Behind the Lens
Jeremy is my partner in crime through all the culinary and cultural experiences. He is a skilled photographer and has worked in the tourism industry for a decade and counting. We met while working on a cruise ship in Asia in 2018, and have been experiencing the world together every since!
The Blog!
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- Australia
- Australia Eats
- Chew on This
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- Eats
- Foodie Showdowns
- Frugal Tips
- Fun Food Facts
- Gig Stories
- Gig Tips
- Gig World
- Home Cooked
- Mexico
- Miscellaneous Adventures
- New Jersey Eats
- New York Eats
- New York Moment
- Restaurant Reviews
- Side Jobs
- Thought
- Travel
- Travel Tips
- Uncategorized
- USA Eats
- USA Travel
- Van Life
- Zaandam
If you're looking to cheap, tasty food in Pattaya, head over to Terminal 21! Click here for the run down.
Singapore is a frugal foodie’s paradise with expertly cooked, astoundingly flavorful dishes for well under $6 SGD ($4.45 USD). If you are new to Asia, the food looks intimidating, but don't let that deter you. Here are three authentic “gateway street food” dishes to try that give you a taste of authentic Singapore to ease your way in to the bustling foodie scene.
A honest review of Singapore Airline food.
A review of my flight on Emirates Airline.
Feeding your 97 year old grandma is no easy feat...
Over the summer came the birth of this blog, and we starting eating our way through NYC favorites and discovering hidden gems. After heavy debate and hours reviewing drool-worthy photos and recounting outrageous experiences, we have put together the top 5 things we ate in NYC for the first time in 2019.
I recently hit the road on a National Tour of Christmas Wonderland to dance and spread Christmas cheer with 17 shows over a three week period. During the tour, I stayed in eight hotels as well as a week at Harrah’s Casino in Atlantic City, and you better believe I hit every single breakfast buffet in my ever going quest to frugally maximize savings!
Who says hot cocoa is limited to a beverage? Here are 4 hot cocoa mix hacks that you need to try.
When weighing up Domino's vs Hungry Howie's vs Papa John's, which chain pizza reigns supreme?
S'more made with an iron? Yes! It's possible!
Thought you could only use a hotel iron for your clothes? Think again! Learn how to make an iron grilled cheese here!
Instagram is changing the world of food one trend at time. Outrageous concoctions of oozing, artery clogging goodness have taken over Instagram as …