NO! Nothing gross.
I was standing at the checkout line when we first got groceries after we got back and I had a small basket and it was $85. $85!! I looked at it and thought...
"You know, most people can only eat on $2 a day and look at me?"
So my husband and I decided that we're going to try and eat on $2 a day. Of course, we're starting with a full pantry, which most people don't have, but we're going to try and just eat what we have and only spend $2 a day (or $4 since there's two of us).
He wasn't too happy about the second part...
We're also going to try and do vegetarian/fish only for that month. It certainly cuts down on price, it's better for you and that's what most of the world eats instead of red meat.
My sister-in-law suggested that we go with depression-era recipes. Do you have any good vegetarian recipes or anything that you make on a budget?
Cheese quesadillas with beans (I prepare canned black beans with onion, thyme, cumin, and chicken bouillion) are delicious and cheap. I also often make taco soup: 3 cans of beans (whatever you fancy), 3 cans of veggies (again, whichever), 1 packet of taco seasoning, and 1 packet of ranch seasoning. It costs a little more, but it'll make 6-8 servings when served over rice and is great for leftovers.
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Interesting challenge. Good luck to you guys. I would definitely suggest some bean and rice dishes. I often throw chopped onions, green peppers and celery in the crock pot, along with 3-4 cans of whatever beans I have on hand, assorted seasonings and let it simmer on low for 4 hours. Serve over brown rice and you've got a tasty meal.
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