I've been reading the forums for a couple of years and wanted to say hello! I love the ideas behind ERE and thought the book was great. Have been practicing this lifestyle for a while now. Looking forward to learning more tips from you all...especially cooking ones! Now that I've dusted off my $25 slow cooker from college, I am eating like a king for next to nothing.
I'm also up for meeting fellow Chicagoans--especially since the MMM Chicago Meetup.com group fizzled. I like lots of activities--especially anything that involves hiking, biking, or being outside.