Synopsis
The credit crunch is having a massive impact on what we eat. The average family's annual food bill went up by £1000 last year. As the approaching recession forces us to tighten our belts, are we really going to have to face months of grim news with nothing but grim food to sustain us? The answer is 'no!'

Top chefs Allegra McEvedy and Paul Merrett not only shows us how to cut our food bills in half, but also how not to compromise on flavour and how to have fun at the same time, through making a simple set of achievable changes. Economy Gastronomy is about planning ahead, shopping well, spending less and using ingredients ingeniously to create flavour-packed food every day.

The 100 delicious recipes cover breakfasts and lunches, snacks and treats, with chapters to show you how to achieve expensive-looking meals without spending a fortune so you can entertain in style and make something from nothing. Detailed recipes reveal versatile skills you can use in a range of recipes. Form meal planning to seasonal shopping, from loving leftovers to store-cupboard basics, the economy gastronomy system combines traditional skills with restaurant flair.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Economy-Gastronomy-Better-Spend-Less/dp/0718155726

Hot Brands Verdict
Linked to the very successful television series this is not just a cook book, it is also about changing some of your shopping habits and planning ahead, if you only adopt some of their ideas you could find not you are not only saving money but also making your life easier. There are a wide range of recipes covering breakfast, lunches, snacks and treats, as well as really helpful meal planners. For busy people, particularly those with families this is very timely essential food guide. Any book that promises to help you eat better and spend less has to be recommended.