Ok, so here's the plan for the rest of the month: use the use the surplus $$ from the grocery money to get a crockpot. I was talking to a girl today who said she loveloveloves her crock pot. I figure if I just use it for stew, I'll be golden.
Second plan: make a list of my favorite cheap eats, and set a menu for the next few weeks. This will put me on target for one of my goals for 2008: lose weight. I'm a little too cuddly for long-term good health. So being more careful w/the meals is a good way to be both economical and healthful.
Starting Small
January 16th, 2008 at 07:25 am
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January 16th, 2008 at 02:32 pm 1200493937
Ralph, this isn't the same as chips but since chips are a treat for me (too many carbs), I always am on the lookout for other snacks.
One of my favorites is cheap crisps. Just take a slice of cheese and microwave it until it's crispy and turning brown. It breaks easily into pieces and is great with dip or by itself. Not necessarily cheap but if the price of the cheese you get isn't too bad, it's manageable!
January 16th, 2008 at 08:22 pm 1200514930
Although a lot of other recipes seem to suggest that it's perfectly capable of other things as well. I don't know yet.
But, as an utter novice in the kitchen, I am certainly loving my crockpot!
January 17th, 2008 at 12:54 am 1200531259