tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262868923671684768.post510923727021102842..comments2023-05-28T03:10:26.606-07:00Comments on the lighthouse keeper: food with thoughtAndrea Krummelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03513717591653797091noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262868923671684768.post-59098220769239906282011-09-07T20:32:09.967-07:002011-09-07T20:32:09.967-07:00hm, everyone has said what I was going to say. bu...hm, everyone has said what I was going to say. but I'll repeat it anyway.<br /><br />- biggest tip I have: write a shopping list. plan meals for 1-2 weeks - not that you have to stick to eating a particular thing per day, but so you have an idea of what you're buying - and create a shopping list from that. it keeps you organized and allows you to see where you can double up on ingredients.<br /><br />- check out recipes using cheap staples: rice, beans, eggs, pasta.<br /><br />- only buy special ingredients if you can use them in more than one meal per week/2 weeks (whatever you're buying for).<br /><br />- cut out as much meat as you can. it's expensive, and you'll be healthier for it!<br /><br />- know what you like. if you are buying something that's a little more costly, like breakfast cereal, but you'll know you'll eat it all, that's better than buying something and potentially wasting it.<br /><br />- cooking in bulk is cheaper, but know your limits. it is quite time-consuming, and again, if you aren't going to eat your leftovers, don't bother.Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10148297814666688033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262868923671684768.post-61098783878350637822011-09-06T23:38:55.919-07:002011-09-06T23:38:55.919-07:00http://cheaphealthygood.blogspot.com/
Also, these...http://cheaphealthygood.blogspot.com/<br /><br />Also, these are my personal staples:<br /><br />Starches: brown rice, whole wheat pastas, couscous (all relatively cheap..you should check out a grocery store that carries bulk like Whole Foods..they're actually pretty reasonable when it comes to rice/couscous in bulk).<br /><br />Protein: Tofu & beans are both really great and economical sources of protein<br /><br />Fruits & Veg: I like to go to Trader Joe's and stock up on frozen items because they're priced pretty great for the quality. The veg is great for throwing into stir-frys or as a side dish etc. and the fruit is great for smoothies, oatmeal, or what have you. <br /><br />I like making food in batches to eat throughout the week in order to save time. I make soups, stews, pastas, & rice and just heat them up when I need them. Sorry this is kind of long-winded I just have TOTALLY been where you are. Take care.<br /><br />-Jamey--rock over londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08338873760884354814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262868923671684768.post-13761405367229927272011-09-06T21:51:23.459-07:002011-09-06T21:51:23.459-07:00buy this book: http://www.amazon.com/Appetite-Redu...buy this book: http://www.amazon.com/Appetite-Reduction-Filling-Low-Fat-Recipes/dp/1600940498/ref=pd_sim_b_1<br /><br />eat mostly vegetarian, visit farmer's markets, shop on the outside perimeter of a grocery store (don't buy boxed stuff which is costly and bad for you)<br /><br />xo<br />samisamantha ramagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16868661722638522954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262868923671684768.post-10494786467508251762011-09-06T21:12:36.818-07:002011-09-06T21:12:36.818-07:00I remember feeling exactly this way when I first m...I remember feeling exactly this way when I first moved to New York. I was so used to my parents doing the grocery shopping (except for my little occasional adventures in the kitchen), that I had no idea what to shop for! I would open the fridge and just stare... what should go in here?!<br /><br />One of my favorite and most cost-effective ways to add nutrition is beans. Baked beans, black beans, white beans (cannellini are my favorite!) - they come in cans and won't spoil, are reliably cheap, and can be added to almost anything to increase the fiber and protein. Salads, stews, rice dishes, pasta sauces... It's good stuff. <br /><br />I'm not a vegetarian, but I just stumbled across this website today and it seems like it's got some easy, good looking recipes: http://theveganstoner.com/<br />The illustrations definitely help. :)<br /><br />And I'm definitely going to be trying Caitlin's recipe above sometime. I love curry!Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01520031277948008054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262868923671684768.post-16978306443744262592011-09-06T17:04:46.767-07:002011-09-06T17:04:46.767-07:00Staples and fresh vegetables are all you need. We ...Staples and fresh vegetables are all you need. We eat curry almost every day. It is so cheap and easy to make, depending on what you like in it. <br /><br />Puree together:<br />2 onions<br />2-4 cloves of garlic<br />thumb-sized piece of ginger<br />1 tomato (if you like)<br /><br />Add 1/4 cup olive oil and cook over medium heat. Add some salt and up to 3 tbsp. your choice of Indian spices cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, garam masala, coriander, etc. Add chopped vegetables and/or meat of your choice, cover and simmer until they are cooked and tender. Carrots, sweet potato, green beans, chickpeas, eggplant, beef, lamb, chicken, or fish. All are great! Adding a little coconut milk at the end gives it a little extra something. Serve over rice.<br /><br />Good luck!<br />CCaitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01848831319512800683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262868923671684768.post-80837086595664400032011-09-06T16:52:08.731-07:002011-09-06T16:52:08.731-07:00I know exactly how you feel Andrea! I'm a stud...I know exactly how you feel Andrea! I'm a student, living out of home (soo expensive!). My biggest tip would be to try and buy the simplest ingredients. If it's been processed or something's been done to it (like pesto in a jar or pre-made lasagna) it's going to cost way more than if you made it yourself.<br /><br />Also, when I moved out I cut down on the amount of meat I was eating, as it's probably the most expensive thing in my shopping trolley!<br /><br />Buy seasonal (it's cheaper and fresher) and try shopping at farmer's markets. It's really fun as well.<br /><br />Hope this is helpful! Good luck!!!Harriethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08654568790597150746noreply@blogger.com