windcatcher 0 #1 January 17, 2007 I mean seriously. Everybody needs food, so it should be cheaper. Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 January 17, 2007 Sorry to go all SC on ya, Sarah, but the US has pretty much the cheapest and most abundant food supply in the world."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #3 January 17, 2007 That's exactly why it costs so much. They know we'll pay whatever they charge cause we HAVE to eat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #4 January 17, 2007 Yeah I know, and that's pretty sad too. Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdthomas 0 #5 January 17, 2007 QuoteI mean seriously. Everybody needs food, so it should be cheaper. wow Sarah thats deep.. I bet this thread will take off like your "Im a christian and proud of it" thread.. keep those good topics coming.. Hows chad anyway? i have not heard much from him in sometime.. I hope that you are doing well. Joewww.greenboxphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #6 January 17, 2007 QuoteSorry to go all SC on ya, Sarah, but the US has pretty much the cheapest and most abundant food supply in the world. Ditto what she said. I don't know where you live, but if there is a Trader Joe's near where you live, try that. You'll find really good food at prices that are quite a bit lower than a mainstream grocery store...So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #7 January 17, 2007 Seeds don't cost much. Some cans and a pressure cooker and you'll be SET! :) Learn to butcher a hog, and you'll be living good. linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinfarmer 0 #8 January 17, 2007 You already have the cheepest most abundant suply of food in the world, what else do you want. Food checkout day is February 2nd this year I believe. That means that the average American has earned enough by Feb. 2nd to buy all the food they will need the rest of the year. So you have 11 months of income to spend on everything but food. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #9 January 17, 2007 Hi Joe! Good to hear from ya! ( how are the plans coming along?!?!?) Chad is doing good, we are getting ready to move and prepare for the baby. Tell Christina hello! Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #10 January 17, 2007 Clip coupons and shop smart. I just started doing that and am saving a substantial amount. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willard 0 #11 January 17, 2007 Signs that say "Free Kittens" could also be interpreted as saying "Free Meat". Or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #12 January 17, 2007 QuoteI mean seriously. Everybody needs food, so it should be cheaper. US obesity rates have doubled in the past thirty years. I would say the problem for Americans is that food costs too little."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #13 January 17, 2007 Are you kidding? I eat really well and don't spend much money on the food. Hell, I had a dinner party a couple of weeks ago where I cooked an incredible italian meal (with appetizers and decent wine) and I only spent about $50. I cooked for 10 and ended up having 9 over. The only time food is expensive is when you eat out all the time or buy the pre-made frozen crap at the grocery store. If you cook yourself, even if you're using higher quality stuff, its not expensive at all.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #14 January 17, 2007 Mmmmm....frozen crap...I think I'll have some frozen tamales ala Cotco right now..... Can I come to your place for dinner? If I'm ever in Texas that is.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #15 January 17, 2007 I eat on about $20/wk. and I would love to get it down cheaper. Of course, my Ramen noodle stocks are way up and that helps offset things a little. Ryoder: Hush up man! Don't give them any ideas for Pete's sake!My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharimcm 0 #16 January 17, 2007 I found that this week, my food bill has been kept very low. Since Austinites can't drive on ice, and some stores didn't open, I had to eat what I had in the cabinets and/or... So far it's been freezer-burnt pizza rolls, Cup-A-Noodle, salads, pasta and more pasta... Oh, and orange juice... And, in the non-food category, lots and lots of alcohol to keep me warm. Buttery nipples, amaretto sours... Mmmm... "I had a dude tip his black cowboy hat to me after I provided him with a condom outside my hotel room at 3-something in the morning." -myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #17 January 17, 2007 Crock pot recipies are good... check out specials at grocert stores, also check what supermarkets do double couponsDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #18 January 17, 2007 Is there a good soup kitchen in town?My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #19 January 17, 2007 QuoteI mean seriously. Everybody needs food, so it should be cheaper. at the risk of getting this moved... because the US is doing its absolute best to deplete the 'cheap' manual labor pool..____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #20 January 17, 2007 QuoteCan I come to your place for dinner? If I'm ever in Texas that is.... Yeah sure. Tell me what kind of food you want to eat (no seafood) and I'll cook something in that genre.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #21 January 17, 2007 QuoteSigns that say "Free Kittens" could also be interpreted as saying "Free Meat". Or not. That is just so wrong, it's funny!!! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #22 January 17, 2007 Gardens are nice. Just replace your lawn with veggies, fruits, nuts and a cow or two and you'll be set. And like someone else said, can (and freeze) in preparation for the winter and you'll be completely set! Seriously, if a person does home cooked meals they'll eat very well (and cheaply, too). ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #23 January 17, 2007 QuoteClip coupons and shop smart. I just started doing that and am saving a substantial amount. Yep, what she said. Here's some specific ideas on "shopping smart": -Buy and freeze meat when it's on sale at the supermarket or at Costco or Sam's Club. Package it well so it doesn't get freezer burn, or invest in a vacuum sealer. Package it so that you can take out just what you need for a meal and it'll be a lot more convenient to use. -Use coupons, but pay attention to whether you're still getting the best deal. You may find that even with the coupon, the store brand is cheaper. Figure out if any of your local stores have double/triple coupon days and use that to your advantage. -Eggs are a cheap, healthy source of protein, especially if you buy them when they're on sale. -Buy whole chicken and cut it up or roast it. It's cheaper than boneless chicken breasts. -Buy veggies / fruit in season as much as possible. You're going to pay $4.00 a pound for asparagus now, but it'll be $.99 in the summer. -Stock up on non perishable stuff that you use often when it's on sale or at a warehouse store. Think about how you use something, though, to decide whether it's a good deal. The gallon size bottle of ranch dressing may not be a great deal if it's going to go rancid before you get halfway through it. -Read the ads in your local newspapers and the junk mail ads that come from the grocery stores. Chances are someone's got a lot of stuff on sale that you need to buy that week. Shop around if you have the time and if the extra cost of driving to multiple stores doesn't erase any savings. I find I cook at home more often if I make it really easy to do so. I try to have the basics around, and I keep a lot of stuff in the freezer so that when I'm downstairs eating breakfast I can peek in there and take out whatever I might want for dinner."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #24 January 17, 2007 You shop like we do. Wednesday is the big day around here, when the grocery ads come out. We see who has the staple items we need on sale, and stock up when we're shopping. We also cook from scratch and rarely eat in restaurants. I can have a spaghetti dinner with salad on the table in 30 minutes from word "Go." Thursday we're cooking a turkey, less than 5 bucks for a 20+ pound bird. Now that's good eats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lawrocket 3 #25 January 17, 2007 QuoteI mean seriously. Everybody needs food, so it should be cheaper. Wait until you try buying some baby formula. I understand that, by weight, crystal meth is cheaper. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
lawrocket 3 #25 January 17, 2007 QuoteI mean seriously. Everybody needs food, so it should be cheaper. Wait until you try buying some baby formula. I understand that, by weight, crystal meth is cheaper. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
