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Re: Cheap Eats Choices
Originally Posted by not2old
(Post 12193447)
OK, being a numbers person, always on the frugal & bargain, I figured that I was not half bad at 'frugal anything', grocery shopping at price match, buying from mark downs, as well as the seconds shelves, preparing & cooking each & every meal to make sure that there is always leftovers that would stretch across three meal days for three people (9 meals in total). We have two fridges + one vertical freezer stacked full as well as a 6'L x 4'W x 8'H pantry in the basement fully stocked with all the specials or markdowns.
Most everything is cooked from scratch (fresh) including bread & pasta, we never ever buy seriously expensive cuts of meat ever. Meats consist of mainly cheap cuts of Pork, Chicken, mince beef & some fish. Staples are rice, pasta, potato, beans & any kind of greens on special or from the markdown rack. Eggs, porridge, cream of wheat, corn flakes To add, we don't do coffee take out's. Nor do we eat out - only, if and when it's a super special occasion, or we are given gift cards, or treated, no booze or soda pop in our grocery bill. As an aside, our weekly garbage is minimal and I marvel at some as I drive past overflowing with pizza boxes etc. |
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Re: Cheap Eats Choices
Originally Posted by bats
(Post 12193530)
I'm reassured by the suggestions given as they are The type of meals that I cook or shopping methods that I use. Legumes are the way to go. I was concerned I was missing a trick or two especially after reading Shirtback's $67 shop.
From the minute a person awakes to the when they lay their head on the pillow at night - when it gets to an all-in food bill, prepared & cooked, including, liquids, juice, fruit, staples, meats & veg, the all inclusive should be no more than $2/day per person ($60/mth). Me & mine are below this number. The extra's to the grocery bill being - anything used in the bathroom, laundry room, kitchen & cleaning stuff. On the remaining household running costs, whether its, the mortgage, rent, property tax, utilities, phone/cable/internet. These are a huge expensive items that eat away at your income The food bill should be a small part of the total monthly expenses Some folks use public transit, own their vehicles, lease them, have them on the 'never-never' (HP) In retirement anyone with two vehicles should ditch one as well as go straight to 3 rd party insurance. That's what we did. We've really only got this extra frugal phase for one year then another pension will kick in. . |
Re: Cheap Eats Choices
Originally Posted by not2old
(Post 12193945)
Based on the living in Southern Ontario
From the minute a person awakes to the when they lay their head on the pillow at night - when it gets to an all-in food bill, prepared & cooked, including, liquids, juice, fruit, staples, meats & veg, the all inclusive should be no more than $2/day per person ($60/mth). Me & mine are below this number. . |
Re: Cheap Eats Choices
Originally Posted by Shard
(Post 12193950)
Absolutely mad.
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Re: Cheap Eats Choices
Originally Posted by bats
(Post 12193042)
Maybe. I've never liked meat other than ground meats done in a slow cooker. The sauce is great but the meat seems to have the flavour sucked out of it ....
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Re: Cheap Eats Choices
Originally Posted by Pulaski
(Post 12194052)
Dredge chopped meat in flour then brown it in a frying pan before putting it in the slow cooker - IMO it improves the flavour of the end product one-hundred-fold. :nod:
that's the old fashioned way to cook beef anything, when cooking braising steak, stew, a hotpot etc. Slow cookers are good for making a a load of [choice from,chicken, pork, beef or fish] curry To make sure that any slow cooker 'concoctions' can go at least two dinner meals. Always cook to try to have leftovers is key :nod: |
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Oh she glows website has got a ton more of recipes which concentrate on vegan gluten free options. I find that it's a less expensive way to shop, if you're. Or worried about organic produce as vegans often are..
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Re: Cheap Eats Choices
If you're Downtown they do $5 wings for lunch at the Dogs Bollocks on Queen West.
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Re: Cheap Eats Choices
Originally Posted by JamesM
(Post 12194562)
If you're Downtown they do $5 wings for lunch at the Dogs Bollocks on Queen West.
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Re: Cheap Eats Choices
Originally Posted by bats
(Post 12193026)
Chick peas are yummy, good with spinach in the mix.
I have a picky eater husband who won't eat yoghurt, sour cream, cauliflower, tuna, salmon, cilantro, lamb, duck, rabbit, venison..... I can't eat gluten. Eggs are good, curries. I need new ideas.
Originally Posted by bats
(Post 12193530)
I'm reassured by the suggestions given as they are The type of meals that I cook or shopping methods that I use. Legumes are the way to go. I was concerned I was missing a trick or two especially after reading Shirtback's $67 shop .
- I don't live in Ontario, nor in/near a big city - I've been a (very) frugal shopper (needs must, more so in the past than now, but it's a habit) all my adult life - there are 3 "discount" grocery stores in the same parking lot here, plus 2 other regular grocery stores and a wholesaler all within 1km on the same road, so price matching/competition is a factor Anyhow: meal planning and or batch cooking (I call it feeding the freezer), a slow cooker, & shopping the weekly flyers are my basics. Like BristolUk, I buy/stock up on meat only when on sale. I cook a lot of Asian-inspired food, both Indian & S-E Asia, stews, soups. Make my own bread which is easy-peasy (but again the no gluten might be a problem for you). Jack Monroe, formerly known on the internet as 'a Girl called Jack', & now blogging at https://cookingonabootstrap.com is a fantastic resource for very low-cost but tasty food & recipes, if you can get past/ignore the politics. |
Re: Cheap Eats Choices
Originally Posted by JamesM
(Post 12194562)
If you're Downtown they do $5 wings for lunch at the Dogs Bollocks on Queen West.
The staff are amazing, as is the kitchen in the back, food is always fresh Coffee, Chicken, pizza, potato wedges, donuts etc Anyway, back to the coupon, the postal delivery guy always gives us two coupon flyers (because we asked him to) Free 6 chicken wings (choice of regular, hot & spicy, medium) + 6 free potato wedges + free coffee Wife & I get gas, pop into the store & use two coupons each, separately of course (two different customers) for 6 wings each + the coupon for 6 wedges each. 12 of each in total. Generally the woman behind the counter throws in a free donut. This is a free night eats every couple weeks, just add some home made coleslaw or salad Wife gets the free coffee There are lots of 'cheap eats' (free) foods to be had, just have to look for them |
Re: Cheap Eats Choices
Originally Posted by Shirtback
(Post 12196164)
I fear that my 67$ shop is being given unwarranted attention/kudos. There are multiple factors in play: Anyhow: meal planning and or batch cooking (I call it feeding the freezer), a slow cooker, & shopping the weekly flyers are my basics. Like BristolUk, I buy/stock up on meat only when on sale. Just those points can make or break the budget. Batch cooking is key, as is 'only buy specials & lots of them', like my recent cheese, veggies & pizza buy |
Re: Cheap Eats Choices
Originally Posted by not2old
(Post 12196175)
You are too modest :nod:
Just those points can make or break the budget. Batch cooking is key, as is 'only buy specials & lots of them', like my recent cheese, veggies & pizza buy |
Re: Cheap Eats Choices
When I lived in London, Sainsbury's used to mark down their short-dated cuts of meat in an evening, after the pensioners, the mothers with children, and the unemployed had all gone home. Then I would stop in on my way home from my well-paid job, or sometimes after stopping off in the pub, to grab a few groceries along with any half-priced steaks that they might marked down. :lol: ..... I now live in the US but I can still find marked-down meat if I am shopping late. :)
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