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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
I was in £100k debt but now have £183k saved thanks to my cheapskate hacks – but trolls say my frugal life is depressing
A SELF-PROCLAIMED ' frugal freak' was once in over £100,000 of debt, but now has more than £183,000 saved in the bank, thanks to his cheapskate hacks. Bradley, 32, now earns cash through a number of different side hustles and while he has enough money to live lavishly, instead, he opts for an incredibly basic lifestyle. Advertisement 2 A savvy saver has shared how he went from being in £104,150 of debt to £183,846 in savings Credit: TikTok/@ 2 Not only does Bradley never buy subscriptions, but he also shared his new side hustle and nifty money-saving cooking hack Credit: TikTok/@ The content creator lives in a 'cute' and 'cosy' studio home in Connecticut, USA and not only does he For Bradley, who has chosen not to share his last name, keeping tight control over his finances is incredibly important. Over a decade ago, at the age of just 21, he found himself in more than £100,000 worth of debt, and thought his 'life was over.' After studying at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in New York and receiving his £104,150 debt bill, 'everything changed'. Advertisement Read more money-saving stories Upon hearing about his £1,120-a-month debt, Bradley, who has 'never once bought trash bags' and instead asks friends for their old bin bags, told Now, Bradley has candidly opened up on how he turned his life around thanks to money-saving hacks, leaving social media users stunned. Posting online, Bradley shared behind-the-scenes clips of a typical day in his life, as he said: 'Spend a no spend day with me as someone who's frugal and has $250,000 [£183,846] saved in the bank, but would rather save my money than give into consumerism and over consumption. 'And let me just say, before you say my life 'seems depressing' and 'may this life never find me' - shut up. You probably have Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Bradley started his day by making a 'frugal breakfast burrito' which costs him less than $1 [74p] - and instead of oiling his saucepan with a silicone brush, he instead just used his hand. Not only this, but rather than using three or even four eggs, he then added water to 'water them down.' I've lived outside permanently for five years and eat roadkill, people are disgusted but it's saved me £65k Later in the clip, Bradley, who earns at least £8,000 per month through multiple jobs - including TikTok content creation, dog sitting, answering calls on a crisis hotline, cleaning houses and mowing lawns - confirmed: 'I do have a new side hustle, which is cleaning up someone's driveway when it snows.' I'm all for saving as much money as possible but you also need to enjoy your life TikTok user But rather than forking out cash on the equipment, he borrowed some from his parents, as he added: 'I hate the cold and I hate the snow but I'll do anything for money so whatever, I just suck it up and deal with it.' Advertisement Following this, after getting home and cooking dinner, Bradley sat down to watch some YouTube, but confirmed: 'I don't have any subscriptions, I've never paid for subscriptions, I think it's stupid.' Money saving challenges Here's some of our favourite money saving challenges. Weather saving challenge - Save the amount equal to whatever the highest temperature was that week. £1 = 1C. 1p challenge - save 1p a day for everyday of the year, but it increase the amount by 1p each day. So day one you save 1p, 2p on day two and 3p on day three. When you reach 100 days you start adding a £1 coin each day too, while this increases to a £2 coin each day plus pennies at 200 days, and £3 each day on top of pennies at day 300. 20p a day challenge - Start by putting 20p in savings, then increase the amount by 20p every day. For example, the first week will look like this: 20p, 40p, 60p, 80p, £1, £1.20, £1.40. £5 a week challenge - Like the 20p challenge, put aside £5 a week and increase it by a fiver each week. Eg £5, £10, £15, £20 Round-up challenge - Every time you buy something, round up the purchase to the nearest £1 and put the difference in a savings account. Eg. You pay £2.60, so you put 40p in savings. You can use an app such as Monzo or Starling to do this. Bingo challenge - Here you have a bingo card with different numbers on it and you tick them off when you've put that amount in your savings account. It can be ad hoc but you have to tick them all off by the end of the month. Monday to Sunday challenge - With this challenge, you simply save £1 on Monday, £2 on Tuesday and so on until the weekend where you don't save on Saturday or Sunday. 365 day challenge - Every Sunday you put aside £1, followed by £2 on Monday, £3 on Wednesday and so on. On Saturday you'll put away £7, and then the process repeats and you'll put aside £1 on Sunday as the new week begins Social media users react The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ But social media users were stunned by his 'crazy' way of living and eagerly raced to the comments to express this. Let me just say, before you say my life 'seems depressing' and 'may this life never find me' - shut up Bradley One person said: 'Water in the eggs is crazy.' Advertisement Another added: 'May this life NEVER find me.' A third commented: 'My dude I'm great at Meanwhile, someone else begged: 'Please just buy a silicone brush, you can use everyday for the rest of your life. It is not expensive.' 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Perth Now
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Anne Burrell's loved ones gathered at private wake after death
Anne Burrell's loved ones have gathered at a private wake on New York City's Upper East Side. The 55‑year‑old celebrity chef known for Worst Cooks in America and Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, was found "unconscious and unresponsive" in her Brooklyn home on Tuesday (17.06.25) morning, reportedly surrounded by up to 100 pills. It emerged on Saturday (21.06.25) the wake took place the day before at the Frank E Campbell Funeral Home, and was attended by over 100 guests, including her husband Stuart Claxton, celebrity chefs Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag and Marc Murphy, as well as television personalities Kelly Bensimon and Carson Kressley. A source told Page Six about the event: 'The mood was somber, though friends whispered… that Anne would want them to be smiling and laughing'. It's been reported a New York City Fire Department spokesperson reported the 911 caller believed she had suffered cardiac arrest. Stuart is though to have found Anne on the shower floor earlier this week, having last seen her alive at about 1 am, with emergency responders pronouncing her dead at the scene. Despite the location and presence of pills, authorities have not ruled out foul play but say it is "premature to speculate" about their role in her death. Anne's family released a statement saying: 'Anne's light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world… her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal'. Iron Chef America host Duff Goldman, 50, reflected on his 20‑year friendship with Anne, describing it as 'complex' and recalling a recent reunion at a charity gala that 'left (his) heart lifted and full of light'. Anne, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, built a high‑profile career on the Food Network with appearances on Iron Chef America, Chopped, Chef Wanted, and her shows Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and Worst Cooks in America. Her improvisation performance at The Second City in Brooklyn the night before her death surprised friends who said she was 'in great spirits'. Along with her husband Stuart, who she married in October 2021, she is also survived by his 20‑year‑old son Javier, her mother Marlene, sister Jane and brother Ben. Investigations by the NYPD and medical examiner's office continue, with toxicology results still pending as the cause of death remains undetermined.
Eater
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Eater
Celebrity Chef Anne Burrell Has Died
Anne Burrell, whose shock of blonde hair and vivacious personality catapulted her to celebrity chef status, has died at the age of 55. A cause of death has not yet been reported. A spokesperson confirmed the news that Burrell died the morning of Tuesday, June 17. Burrell was best known as the host and star of the network's Worst Cooks in America , among other shows, but was more than a television chef. The New York State native, inspired by her mother's talent in the kitchen and her admiration for Julia Child, graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, in 1996. She then spent a year in Italy attending the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners before returning to New York City to begin her career, working as a sous chef alongside Lidia Bastianich at Felidia Ristorante. Burrell then furthered her career working in restaurants and teaching until the chef received her break, appearing as a sous chef on Iron Chef America ; she was later offered her own show. Secrets of a Restaurant Chef ran for nine seasons and was nominated for an Emmy award. Fueled by her quick wit, everyperson persona, and culinary prowess, Burrell was a regular on shows such as Chef Wanted , Chopped , Worst Cooks in America , and others. Burrell also wrote two cookbooks, the New York Times bestseller Cook Like a Rock Star and Own Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire and Empower. Burrell was also active in charity work, serving on the advisory board of the Garden of Dreams Foundation, and was an advocate for City Harvest and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. 'Anne was not only a talented chef and television personality but also a passionate advocate for the hospitality industry,' said Lee Brian Schrager, founder of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival and New York Wine & Food Festival — both of which Burrell was a headlining talent — was shocked by the news of Burrell's untimely death. 'Her vibrant spirit, infectious enthusiasm, and dedication to culinary education inspired countless chefs.' In a text to Eater, chef Scott Conant shared that their friendship started decades before they were famous. 'I have so many memories of her and her competitive spirit,' he wrote. 'When she worked at Felidia and I worked at San Domenico, we had a fierce rivalry over which restaurant was better and which of us cooked better Italian food. Thirty-plus years of friendship. I'm heartbroken and confused.' Burrell was happiest when simply hanging at her Caroll Gardens loft with husband Stuart Claxton. Burrell met Claxton on the online dating app, Bumble, and they were married on October 16, 2021. Burrell loved Brooklyn for its ability to welcome her as a person rather than a celebrity. In an interview with Broken Palate, the celebrity chef said she could be herself in her adopted city: 'I do embrace being a New Yorker. I ride the subway. I do my shopping walking up and down Court Street.' Burrell's last Instagram post reinforced her integration into Brooklyn's heartbeat and rhythm. Five days ago, she posted a selfie with the @greenladyofbrooklyn. 'I have been keeping an eye out for her. I may or may not have followed her down the street for a minute. She is just lovely!!' Burrell added the hashtags #ilovewhatido and #luckygirl. See More:
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who was Anne Burrell? A peek into her net worth built on sass, sauces and stardom
Anne Burrell's story is not just another recipe for success, it is a full-course, slow-cooked saga of reinvention. Born in Cazenovia, New York, in 1969, Anne started out studying English and Communication at Canisius College. But plot twist: the pen gave way to the pan. She enrolled at the Culinary Institute of America and later stirred up some serious skills at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners. Her time in Tuscany? Let us just say, it was the start of her pasta-fuelled legend. Anne Burrell net worth According to Celebrity Net Worth, Anne is sitting pretty on an estimated $4 million. Between her TV gigs, book deals, restaurant hustle, and partnerships, she has turned her culinary passion into a spicy, flavour-packed empire — proving once again that being your unapologetic, fabulous self really does pay off. NYC kitchens, sauce-splattered aprons, and street cred Anne came back stateside and hit the New York City food scene like a flaming sauté pan. She flexed her culinary muscle at Felidia with icon Lidia Bastianich before going full boss mode as executive chef at Savoy and Centro Vinoteca. By then, foodies knew: Anne Burrell was that girl. Also read: How did the famous chef Anne Burrell die? From 'iron chef' hype to TV stardom The big TV break came in 2005 when Mario Batali tapped her as sous chef on Iron Chef America. But Anne was not made to play second fiddle. She got her own gig, Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, and suddenly every home cook was channeling their inner Burrell. Her bold teaching style? Pure entertainment. She then stole scenes (and hearts) on Worst Cooks in America, The Next Iron Chef, and Chef Wanted, bringing her feisty kitchen energy to screens everywhere. Anne is also a cookbook queen, serving up Cook Like a Rock Star and Own Your Kitchen, both dishing out kitchen inspo and sass. In 2017, she launched her own Brooklyn spot, Phil & Anne's Good Time Lounge. It closed in 2018, but it was peak Burrell: fierce, fun, fearless. She even teamed up with Cheetos for a wild, orange-dusted pop-up called The Spotted Cheetah. Iconic? Absolutely.
Express Tribune
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Food Network chef Anne Burrell dies at 55 in New York
Anne Burrell, the celebrity chef and longtime host of Worst Cooks in America, has died at age 55. She passed away on the morning of June 17, 2025, at her home in Brooklyn, New York, her family confirmed in a statement. Burrell was known for her spiky platinum hair, vibrant personality, and culinary expertise. Her family said, 'Anne's light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world.' She is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton, whom she married in 2021, his son Javier, her mother Marlene, sister Jane, brother Ben, and children Isabella, Amelia, and Nicolas. Born in Cazenovia, New York, on September 21, 1969, Burrell developed a love for food inspired by her mother and Julia Child. She studied at the Culinary Institute of America and the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners. Burrell later worked at restaurants such as Felidia and Savoy before becoming a teacher at the Institute of Culinary Education. She gained national fame as a sous chef on Iron Chef America and later hosted several Food Network shows, including the Emmy-nominated Secrets of a Restaurant Chef. Most recently, she appeared on House of Knives in 2025. Burrell also published two cookbooks, including the New York Times bestseller Cook Like a Rock Star. Outside the kitchen, she supported causes like the Garden of Dreams Foundation and City Harvest. Burrell once said, 'I feel so lucky to be able to share my true passion in life with others.' Her impact on the food world will be remembered by fans and fellow chefs alike.
