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When you get home from a long day of listening to your colleague Randy ramble on about how overworked he is, the last thing you probably want to do is whip up a homemade meal. Generations of busy women before us definitely felt this way too. That’s why dining out has long been a welcome option for those who could afford it. But the price of dining out has increased significantly, putting a whole new spin on the phrase “bringing home the bacon.” For instance, did you know that in 1838, a mere quarter would buy you a perfectly cooked steak? In 1912, 50 cents would get you an entire meal at an Italian restaurant in San Francisco—including dessert. And as recently as 1966, for a little more than two bucks, you could sit down to a fully prepared Christmas dinner. Talk about a meal deal! The post Martha Pincoffs: She’s the Original Grainster appeared first on On The Dot Woman.