Where does Billy Vasquez, the 99 Cent Chef, find inspiration for his blog? At L.A.’s ubiquitous 99 Cents Only Stores, of course. His blog reports on the current food items (some vary from day to day) as well as other under-a-dollar bargains at local markets. Using these cheap ingredients, “The Chef,” as he refers to himself, creates clever, tasty and often health-conscious recipes that he demonstrates with photographs, video and stop motion animation. Continue reading →