Wondering what to do with all those oil drums in your yard? Does a lack of funds inspire you to race lawnmowers instead of cars, or enter cow-chip-tossing contests instead of bridge tournaments? Ever invite friends over for a fancy dinner only to realize that you're flat broke and fresh out of groceries? Look no further... P. T. Elliott and E. M. Lowry's Cracker Ingenuity is the ultimate guide to making something out of nothing - a testament to the universal truth that there's more to life than money. Herein you'll find the recipes, instructions, anecdotes, and advice of the masters who have managed not only to get by on hardly a dime, but to have a great time while doing so - from monster truck rallies to state fairs and from high rise trailer parks to four star "troats" (trailer boats).

P. T. Elliott is currently surviving the film industry in Los Angeles. She is also the author of 100 Proof: Tips and Tales for Spirited Drinkers Everywhere. E. M. Lowry, an ex-English teacher, resides in Brooklyn where she regularly channels the soul of her great-great-grandfather who hails from Pine Bluff Arkansas.