SAVING MONEY ON FOOD: With prices going ever upward in a down economy, many of us want - need - to reduce food costs. Do you have any tricks or tips that you use? Is there a store that offers a great deal on a specific item? Is there a food substitution that saves you green? Do you have recipes that fill the tummy and please the palate while stretching your budget? Send your best ideas to us, and we'll share them with other readers. Email food@post-gazette.com, or send mail to Food, c/o Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 34 Blvd. of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

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