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I thought this was going to be about pots and pans, which have lately become very expensive to buy. I make do with a very old cast iron skillet and a few fairly decent saucepans with the teflon scrubbed off, and one old stainless steel yard-sale acquisition. Also an enameled covered roasting pan from WalMart.
As for the intended topic, I cook all my own meals in-house, at about $3 a day.
I don't eat much red meat at all which saves a lot of money. I eat mostly chicken, ground turkey and fish. I also cook in volume maybe 2 or 3 days a month (soups, chili, spaghetti sauce, casseroles, potato dishes etc) and freeze it which is what saves me the most on food expense. Otherwise I eat a lot of veggies, fruit, salads, eggs, greek yogurt, oatmeal and vegan protein shakes. And I keep a lot of spices and herbs on hand.
I cut out all white bread, white flour, white pasta, sugar and switched to all whole wheat and whole grain breads and pastas but I eat those very sparingly.
I very rarely eat any type of processed food or pre-made/packaged dinners and I very rarely eat outside of home. 99% of my food intake is homemade. I like to control what goes into my food, who makes it and how it is made.
I drink mostly water (sometimes flavored water), skim milk, decaf coffee and tea.
Food expense for 1 is around $150 or less a month.
I think it's wonderful for what it is, but many of the recipes don't attract my kids' interest. I near exclusively rely on Budget Bytes these days with some supplementation of various Moosewood and Jeanne Lemlin recipes. If you're not familiar with Lemlin I really recommend checking her books out from a library. They were some of my first cookbooks.. I think they're all vegetarian, use accessible ingredients and minimal skills.
Wow, you guys spend big on food. I eat for $1.23 per day. Sometimes less. Steak from grass fed cows, lobster, salad, crab legs, line caught tuna, range fed chicken.
Wow, you guys spend big on food. I eat for $1.23 per day. Sometimes less. Steak from grass fed cows, lobster, salad, crab legs, line caught tuna, range fed chicken.
Oh come on, don't be silly, it cost money to raise those animals so you are spending more than $1.23 a day all told.
Oh come on, don't be silly, it cost money to raise those animals so you are spending more than $1.23 a day all told.
Well, you got me.
I spend on things like broccoli, cabbage, cucumbers, cauliflower, red peppers, zucchini, bananas, grape fruit, chips, salsa and spend $180 in a little less than 2 weeks.
I envy ya'll that can eat on $4 and less. I think we should put our height and weight out there to give balance when comparing food spending. I'm 6' 3" and 240 lbs.
I found the book on Amazon for $8.98. There were cheaper prices but when you add the shipping, it's the same. I am a prime member because I buy a lot over the internet due to a back injury. The nearest store is 8 miles away & I really have to plan when I shop.
My grocery bill would be much lower if I never had to buy paper goods, detergent, HBA (health, beauty aids), plus all the other items people use in their homes.
I think it's wonderful for what it is, but many of the recipes don't attract my kids' interest. I near exclusively rely on Budget Bytes these days with some supplementation of various Moosewood and Jeanne Lemlin recipes. If you're not familiar with Lemlin I really recommend checking her books out from a library. They were some of my first cookbooks.. I think they're all vegetarian, use accessible ingredients and minimal skills.
The broccoli empanadas have become a favorite around here. They are seriously tasty and great lunch box fare. Another hit with my kids were the chocolate zucchini muffins. Makes a bunch, and they also travel well. The peach cake is absolutely divine but a little rich for every day eating. We also like the cauliflower tacos and the chana masala with raita. I am planning to make that last one tonight for dinner.
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