eating expense Linda & Erin How can we help each other cut costs???

[Guest guest]

Happy Birthday to not only the Sara's but both of you also.

Can any of us think of ways to help one another cut grocery costs???

I found making my non-meat patties, checking grocery weekly ads to

see what veggies are on sale and not buying dairy has really cut my

costs.

My grocery bill is very low. I buy bulk rice, beans and lentils. I

cook quite a bit of Mexican dishes I grew up on and I just sub out

the meat.

I usually start the day with oatmeal or I might make a breakfast

burrito with an egg white and potato stuffing.

I take lunch and it's usually left-overs from bean and rice

enchiladas, I take corn tortillas and stuff with Mexican rice and

diced tomatoes and avocados, things if that nature. I use the groups

recipe files for casseroles and I freeze many of them in portions. I

make quite a bit of soups also and they are very good with my budget,

I toss rice, pasta and all the odds and ends of my veggies in the

soup pot. I don't eat out either unless I'm meeting friends or it's a

family affair.

Kenia

 

 

, " LindaC " <muggle311

wrote:

>

> Erin

> I agree and I know it is more expensive. I eat three meals a day at

home. I have to admit I eat in a restaurant I think twice a year if

at all. Usually it is for the company Christmas party!

> I have no idea how people get by on so little there are virtually

no coupons over here, there is no double anything in our stores, the

sale items well that is not always the best. I do have a Grocery

Outlet store that allows for some savings but otherwise it is around

$100 a week maybe a little less.

> I know it is better to eat this way and I am trying to cut back-I

don't always buy organic either as it is not in my budget.

> I think the more we buy of the fresh stuff though and more organic

the prices will eventually come down.

> Yes I have also read that eating this way is more expensive.

> I can cook most anything -as a professionally trained chef this

comes in handy LOL

> Linda

> p.s. my birthday is the 11th so here is wishing us all a Happy

March birthday!

> -

> Erin

>

> Sunday, March 05, 2006 6:55 AM

> healthy IS expensive, birthday,

breadcrumbs

>

>

> I think I'm finally caught up on all the Digests.

>

> Thank you for the birthday wishes on March 1st!

> I am in my early 30's.

>

> No responses to my typical $100/week shopping list,

> but look here! Scientific " proof " of my contention

> that healthy food is more expensive. LOL.

>

> http://healthycosts.notlong.com

>

> Regarding breadcrumbs, I wanted to add that whenever

> I see them in a recipe for a loaf or veggie burger,

> I replace it with oats. They both serve the purpose

> of binding the concoction together, and oats have to

> be healthier.

>

>

> -Erin

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Kenia

Thanks for all of the tips. I wanted to know where you lived as that also makes

a huge difference. I used to live in New York (upstate) and groceries were 1/3

of the price they are here in Central Oregon.

Tomatoes I would love them but at $3 a pound they are not in my budget, avocados

I love they are $1 each on sale!!!

I have to laugh we are next to Idaho and unless potatoes are on sale they are

also $3 a bag! I usually buy red and Yukon gold potatoes as they are lower on

the glycemic index for me they are $2.50 a bag.

I do get some of my items at Grocery Outlet as I had mentioned however I do

think where we live has a lot to do with it.

When I was in NY I am sure that grocery store did more business in one day than

these do in a week. Volume means a lot and also means lower prices.

I used to love the A & P market it was my favorite.

Hopefully we can all help each other. I do eat oatmeal for breakfast, I make my

own hashbrowns(most store ones have beef suet in them)etc. I also am a huge soup

fan.

I guess I need to eat less ROTFL-

Linda

 

-

mistressofthedishes

 

Sunday, March 05, 2006 11:09 AM

eating expense Linda & Erin How can we help each

other cut costs???

 

 

 

I usually start the day with oatmeal or I might make a breakfast

burrito with an egg white and potato stuffing.

I take lunch and it's usually left-overs from bean and rice

enchiladas, I take corn tortillas and stuff with Mexican rice and

diced tomatoes and avocados, things if that nature. I use the groups

recipe files for casseroles and I freeze many of them in portions. I

make quite a bit of soups also and they are very good with my budget,

I toss rice, pasta and all the odds and ends of my veggies in the

soup pot. I don't eat out either unless I'm meeting friends or it's a

family affair.

Kenia

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

HI, Where do you live in Central Oregon???? I live in Redmond, Or. They grow

potatoes in Madras and sell 50 pd. for 5.00!! If you want to share with us let

me know i share with a few others and makes it cheap that way. They are yukon

gold . I go to Costco for avocados like 6 for 4.00. Talk to you later Esther

-

LindaC

Sunday, March 05, 2006 2:38 PM

Re: eating expense Linda & Erin How can we help

each other cut costs???

 

 

Kenia

Thanks for all of the tips. I wanted to know where you lived as that also

makes a huge difference. I used to live in New York (upstate) and groceries were

1/3 of the price they are here in Central Oregon.

Tomatoes I would love them but at $3 a pound they are not in my budget,

avocados I love they are $1 each on sale!!!

I have to laugh we are next to Idaho and unless potatoes are on sale they are

also $3 a bag! I usually buy red and Yukon gold potatoes as they are lower on

the glycemic index for me they are $2.50 a bag.

I do get some of my items at Grocery Outlet as I had mentioned however I do

think where we live has a lot to do with it.

When I was in NY I am sure that grocery store did more business in one day

than these do in a week. Volume means a lot and also means lower prices.

I used to love the A & P market it was my favorite.

Hopefully we can all help each other. I do eat oatmeal for breakfast, I make

my own hashbrowns(most store ones have beef suet in them)etc. I also am a huge

soup fan.

I guess I need to eat less ROTFL-

Linda

 

-

mistressofthedishes

Sunday, March 05, 2006 11:09 AM

eating expense Linda & Erin How can we help each

other cut costs???

 

 

 

I usually start the day with oatmeal or I might make a breakfast

burrito with an egg white and potato stuffing.

I take lunch and it's usually left-overs from bean and rice

enchiladas, I take corn tortillas and stuff with Mexican rice and

diced tomatoes and avocados, things if that nature. I use the groups

recipe files for casseroles and I freeze many of them in portions. I

make quite a bit of soups also and they are very good with my budget,

I toss rice, pasta and all the odds and ends of my veggies in the

soup pot. I don't eat out either unless I'm meeting friends or it's a

family affair.

Kenia

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

personally , I save money buy buying what is on sale, and stockpiling...

 

I always have certain foods on hand... bought in bulk... rice, oats,

beans, lentils, flour... et cetera.

 

=)

frugal vegan jenni

 

 

ps.. happy birthday all you March Babies!

 

On Mar 5, 2006, at 2:09 PM, mistressofthedishes wrote:

 

>

> Happy Birthday to not only the Sara's but both of you also.

> Can any of us think of ways to help one another cut grocery costs???

> I found making my non-meat patties, checking grocery weekly ads to

> see what veggies are on sale and not buying dairy has really cut my

> costs.

> My grocery bill is very low. I buy bulk rice, beans and lentils. I

> cook quite a bit of Mexican dishes I grew up on and I just sub out

> the meat.

> I usually start the day with oatmeal or I might make a breakfast

> burrito with an egg white and potato stuffing.

> I take lunch and it's usually left-overs from bean and rice

> enchiladas, I take corn tortillas and stuff with Mexican rice and

> diced tomatoes and avocados, things if that nature. I use the groups

> recipe files for casseroles and I freeze many of them in portions. I

> make quite a bit of soups also and they are very good with my budget,

> I toss rice, pasta and all the odds and ends of my veggies in the

> soup pot. I don't eat out either unless I'm meeting friends or it's a

> family affair.

> Kenia

[Guest guest]

I am in Terrebonne, I have heard about those potatoes from Madras!

I do not have a Costco card either ;-(((

Oh well-I just head to Ray's and sometimes they have some good deals.

Grocery Outlet too is great for a bag of spinach.

Thanks I would love to share ---Yukon Gold is my all time favorite potato.

Linda

-

esther

 

Sunday, March 05, 2006 12:57 PM

Re: eating expense Linda & Erin How can we help each

other cut costs???

 

 

HI, Where do you live in Central Oregon???? I live in Redmond, Or. They grow

potatoes in Madras and sell 50 pd. for 5.00!! If you want to share with us let

me know i share with a few others and makes it cheap that way. They are yukon

gold . I go to Costco for avocados like 6 for 4.00. Talk to you later Esther

-

LindaC

Sunday, March 05, 2006 2:38 PM

Re: eating expense Linda & Erin How can we help

each other cut costs???

 

 

Kenia

Thanks for all of the tips. I wanted to know where you lived as that also

makes a huge difference. I used to live in New York (upstate) and groceries were

1/3 of the price they are here in Central Oregon.

Tomatoes I would love them but at $3 a pound they are not in my budget,

avocados I love they are $1 each on sale!!!

I have to laugh we are next to Idaho and unless potatoes are on sale they are

also $3 a bag! I usually buy red and Yukon gold potatoes as they are lower on

the glycemic index for me they are $2.50 a bag.

I do get some of my items at Grocery Outlet as I had mentioned however I do

think where we live has a lot to do with it.

When I was in NY I am sure that grocery store did more business in one day

than these do in a week. Volume means a lot and also means lower prices.

I used to love the A & P market it was my favorite.

Hopefully we can all help each other. I do eat oatmeal for breakfast, I make

my own hashbrowns(most store ones have beef suet in them)etc. I also am a huge

soup fan.

I guess I need to eat less ROTFL-

Linda

 

-

mistressofthedishes

Sunday, March 05, 2006 11:09 AM

eating expense Linda & Erin How can we help each

other cut costs???

 

 

 

I usually start the day with oatmeal or I might make a breakfast

burrito with an egg white and potato stuffing.

I take lunch and it's usually left-overs from bean and rice

enchiladas, I take corn tortillas and stuff with Mexican rice and

diced tomatoes and avocados, things if that nature. I use the groups

recipe files for casseroles and I freeze many of them in portions. I

make quite a bit of soups also and they are very good with my budget,

I toss rice, pasta and all the odds and ends of my veggies in the

soup pot. I don't eat out either unless I'm meeting friends or it's a

family affair.

Kenia

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi, Food for less in bend has lots of good deals there also. Next time i head

to Costco i will let you know. My num is 541-548-4559. Talk to you later

Esther

-

LindaC

Sunday, March 05, 2006 4:43 PM

Re: eating expense Linda & Erin How can we help

each other cut costs???

 

 

I am in Terrebonne, I have heard about those potatoes from Madras!

I do not have a Costco card either ;-(((

Oh well-I just head to Ray's and sometimes they have some good deals.

Grocery Outlet too is great for a bag of spinach.

Thanks I would love to share ---Yukon Gold is my all time favorite potato.

Linda