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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:14 PM Original message |
jus got paid n I'm already broke.help me put together the ultimate grocery list. |
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taterguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:15 PM Response to Original message |
1. Beer, cigarettes |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:17 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. lol. |
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taterguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:20 PM Response to Reply #3 |
6. I can drink as much beer as I want |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:23 PM Response to Reply #6 |
7. the lapdance fund. . . |
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Shell Beau (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:16 PM Response to Original message |
2. Jeez, I wish I could help you, but I am the world's worst at |
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mainegreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:19 PM Response to Original message |
4. Potatos. |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:20 PM Response to Reply #4 |
5. i forgot about potatos!!! |
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Quantess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 11:55 PM Response to Reply #4 |
59. Potato soup: |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:03 AM Response to Reply #59 |
63. oh my god that sounds good. |
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Quantess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:46 AM Response to Reply #63 |
83. C' ..mon!! |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:58 AM Response to Reply #83 |
85. no that's not too costly! |
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Book Lover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:23 PM Response to Original message |
8. Pastas and rice |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:30 PM Response to Reply #8 |
15. hmm couponing. . . |
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lildreamer316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 09:17 AM Response to Reply #15 |
102. Easy to do; not a biggie.. |
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Ptah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:25 PM Response to Original message |
9. Some essentials. |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:31 PM Response to Reply #9 |
16. peppers are expensive as balls. . . |
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Ptah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:41 PM Response to Reply #16 |
27. The fresh ingredients shown with the Alaska salmon = 6 to 8 meals. |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:46 PM Response to Reply #27 |
34. wow those look delicious! you did that!? i'm really impressed. |
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GoddessOfGuinness (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:44 PM Response to Reply #16 |
32. If those big juicy roasting chickens are on sale... |
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Left Is Write (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 04:25 PM Response to Reply #9 |
131. Much, much cheaper to buy oats and cook them yourself. |
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mainegreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:25 PM Response to Original message |
10. Tang or powdered drink.... |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:29 PM Response to Reply #10 |
13. hmmm yes pasta is an awesome call for sure. . . |
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mainegreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:33 PM Response to Reply #13 |
17. Best bet is diced smoked tomatoes in can |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:35 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. dayumm!! |
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QMPMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:26 PM Response to Original message |
11. Rice, pasta, dried beans and lentils. |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:34 PM Response to Reply #11 |
18. great call with the ethnic stores. im going to do that. |
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Catshrink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:26 PM Response to Original message |
12. Omelettes -- lots of omelettes. |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:37 PM Response to Reply #12 |
21. anything egg has been sort of my standard staple. |
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Catshrink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:47 PM Original message |
Here's my recipe for Bean Soup |
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benny05 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:41 PM Response to Reply #12 |
26. Kashi Go Lean is very expensive |
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Catshrink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:42 PM Response to Reply #26 |
29. Buy them at Trader Joe's |
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benny05 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 11:06 PM Response to Reply #29 |
45. If our DUL has one available nearby and affordable..n/t |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 11:08 PM Response to Reply #26 |
47. ive had some kashi. |
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Catshrink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 11:17 PM Response to Reply #47 |
48. That's why I add the yogurt and berries |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 11:53 PM Response to Reply #48 |
54. i do have some frozen berries. the one thing in my freezer! |
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Debbi801 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:30 PM Response to Original message |
14. Do you have an Aldi's near by? (m) |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:39 PM Response to Reply #14 |
23. awesome stuff Debbie! thank you for your time and advice! |
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William Bloode (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 08:34 AM Response to Reply #23 |
100. If you have got an Aldi's take the advice. |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 06:40 PM Response to Reply #100 |
137. thank you for all the great advice. |
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Blue Diadem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 09:38 AM Response to Reply #23 |
103. I second the Aldi's suggestion. We shop there |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 06:41 PM Response to Reply #103 |
138. thx. no aldi's around here but i'm taking a lot of this advice. n/t |
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Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:27 AM Response to Reply #14 |
76. costco is hard to do for 100 bucks. |
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benny05 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:36 PM Response to Original message |
20. How many do you have to support? n/t |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:44 PM Response to Reply #20 |
31. just my tiny furfriend and me |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:39 PM Response to Original message |
22. I can tell you how we fed 3 people on $100 for 2 weeks |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:47 PM Response to Reply #22 |
35. that's a very comprehensive and practical list. |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:59 PM Response to Reply #35 |
43. We're poor college students with a kid here. |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 11:07 PM Response to Reply #43 |
46. and good luck to you too! |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 01:36 PM Response to Reply #43 |
124. Don't be shy about using the Food Stamps! |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 06:42 PM Response to Reply #124 |
139. i don't qualify. :( |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:40 PM Response to Original message |
24. do you have a trader joe near you? |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:49 PM Response to Reply #24 |
37. i do not. i hear that come up a lot but i dont think they are around |
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Porcupine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:58 AM Response to Reply #37 |
86. 3 whole chickens at Costo ~$12. Bag o' spuds $5. nt |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 01:17 AM Original message |
seriously 3 chickens for 12? |
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Porcupine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 01:43 AM Response to Original message |
96. Purchased Tuesday. Roasted 'em, boned the meat, bones made broth |
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Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 11:25 AM Response to Reply #86 |
111. what are the weights? |
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Porcupine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 11:41 AM Response to Reply #111 |
114. dunno, 89 cents a lb. so 13 lbs. total. chickens cheaper/n taters. |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:40 PM Response to Original message |
25. do you have a trader joe near you? |
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LSK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:41 PM Response to Original message |
28. Soy Chocolate Pudding |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:49 PM Response to Reply #28 |
38. lol! |
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Quantess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:42 PM Response to Original message |
30. Have you ever made your own hummus? |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:51 PM Response to Reply #30 |
39. hmmm i love hummus. didn't know what it was comprised of |
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Quantess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 11:30 PM Response to Reply #39 |
51. !! NO not in the coffee grinder!!! |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 11:54 PM Response to Reply #51 |
56. what if i soak the beans then put them in it? |
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Quantess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:10 AM Response to Reply #56 |
67. NO, absolutely NOT in the coffee grinder!! |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:15 AM Response to Reply #67 |
70. LOL!! |
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deadparrot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:45 PM Response to Original message |
33. Ramen noodles. |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:54 PM Response to Reply #33 |
40. lol |
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specimenfred1984 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 11:53 PM Response to Reply #33 |
55. Ramen & cheap cheese, don't use the flavor packet |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 11:55 PM Response to Reply #55 |
58. hmmm. that sounds really good. cheese is probably my favorite food |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 01:38 PM Response to Reply #55 |
125. Are Ramen noodles in a single serving packet really |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:48 PM Response to Original message |
36. Buy 100 lottery tickets. You're BOUND to win with those odds!!!11 |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:55 PM Response to Reply #36 |
41. how are they nutrition-wise? probably high fiber and some essential metals. |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:57 PM Response to Original message |
42. Whole Chickens |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 10:59 PM Response to Reply #42 |
44. whole chickens. great idea. romaine. love it. tangerines. interesting. |
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AllegroRondo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 10:42 AM Response to Reply #42 |
108. Chicken Soup recipe |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 06:43 PM Response to Reply #108 |
140. thanks allegro!!! |
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Hibernias Daughter (138 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 11:25 PM Response to Original message |
49. It sucks to be poor... |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:02 AM Response to Reply #49 |
62. thank you for the kind words. i'm pretty accustomed to famine economics |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 11:29 PM Response to Original message |
50. Buy from the outside aisles of the grocery store. |
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Hibernias Daughter (138 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 11:38 PM Response to Reply #50 |
52. You save even more if you grow them! |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:14 AM Response to Reply #52 |
69. Yes, clearly, but the OP wasn't asking about that. |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:07 AM Response to Reply #50 |
65. great calls. rice has been my saviour this last couple weeks. |
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texanwitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 11:46 PM Response to Original message |
53. I was poor for 3 years so I learned how to eat cheap but healthy. |
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Hibernias Daughter (138 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 11:54 PM Response to Reply #53 |
57. Ummm |
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texanwitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:05 AM Response to Reply #57 |
64. I would try to shop for the whole month if possible. |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:22 AM Response to Reply #57 |
75. I don't think you understand what "bulk" means |
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Hibernias Daughter (138 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 01:01 AM Response to Reply #75 |
88. Trust me, it happens |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 01:17 AM Response to Reply #88 |
90. please don't feel made fun of. i appreciate your contribution to this thread |
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Hibernias Daughter (138 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 01:55 AM Response to Reply #90 |
97. Thank You |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 10:09 AM Response to Reply #97 |
104. .. |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 06:44 PM Response to Reply #97 |
141. you didn't make a mess of anything! |
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anarch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 01:49 PM Response to Reply #57 |
128. I guess it's all relative...I mean, if you are capable of buying at all |
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begin_within (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 11:56 PM Response to Original message |
60. Basmati rice, baby! The best rice in the world. Lots of dry beans too. |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-09-06 11:58 PM Response to Original message |
61. Rice. Cheap, goes well with eggs. |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:09 AM Response to Reply #61 |
66. now you're talkin. |
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Hibernias Daughter (138 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:11 AM Response to Reply #61 |
68. Is it? |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:16 AM Response to Reply #68 |
71. they do it at japanese steakhouses so its cool with me. |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:16 AM Response to Reply #68 |
72. dupe |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:19 AM Response to Reply #68 |
73. Being Irish, you might not. But it is inexpensive. Go to the store and see. |
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Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:21 AM Response to Original message |
74. Old west shopping. |
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barb162 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:33 AM Response to Original message |
77. You can get Folgers Columbian coffee on a good sale for about |
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Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 11:41 AM Response to Reply #77 |
113. good point - turkeys are on sale everywhere this time of year |
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barb162 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 01:11 PM Response to Reply #113 |
120. I noticed one of the ads this week had turkeys for .38 a pound |
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Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 04:23 PM Response to Reply #120 |
130. I hate those deals on principle, but with three teens |
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Lars39 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 04:32 PM Response to Reply #130 |
134. Do you have a freezer? |
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Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 08:23 PM Response to Reply #134 |
163. I could not live without a freezer, but milk doesn't freeze very well. |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 06:46 PM Response to Reply #77 |
142. yeah. that;s going to be a tough one to give up but youre right. |
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elfrangel (661 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:35 AM Response to Original message |
78. You might try a Dollar store |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:44 AM Response to Reply #78 |
81. thanks for your well wishes elfrangel. |
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barb162 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 01:17 AM Response to Reply #78 |
91. I'm good at finding "big" coupons a day after they expire |
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elfrangel (661 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 01:42 AM Response to Reply #91 |
95. So glad to know that I am NOT the only person who does that. |
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barb162 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:36 PM Response to Reply #95 |
119. No, there are many of us! |
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Bossy Monkey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:35 AM Response to Original message |
79. Beans & rice (and your star's back) |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:41 AM Response to Original message |
80. I just wanted to say thank you to the whole DU community. and also one person in particular |
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Porcupine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:46 AM Response to Original message |
82. Frozen Turkey on sale- $6 @ Safeway- and salsa |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:50 AM Response to Reply #82 |
84. tacos. lots of tacos. |
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elfrangel (661 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:59 AM Response to Reply #84 |
87. A grocery store... |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 01:21 AM Response to Reply #87 |
92. gotcha. sounds really close to Amway, which has all sorts of weird connotations |
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Porcupine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 01:15 AM Response to Reply #84 |
89. Try mexican style slaw with it. yum!! |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 01:23 AM Response to Reply #89 |
93. wow that sounds good! and well priced |
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fleabert (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 01:41 AM Response to Original message |
94. Beef Stew, lasts for days, esp. for one. |
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Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 11:52 AM Response to Reply #94 |
115. check per pound prices. |
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unsavedtrash (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 03:09 AM Response to Original message |
98. peanut butter and white bread |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 06:51 PM Response to Reply #98 |
144. peanut IS awesome. I can't believe i've forgotten that up to this point |
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sbj405 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 07:29 AM Response to Original message |
99. What do you have on hand? |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 06:51 PM Response to Reply #99 |
145. i've gone thru everything on hand. |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 08:35 AM Response to Original message |
101. how many people are you feeding? |
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bleedingheart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 10:19 AM Response to Original message |
105. Check out the sales on canned vegetables and even fruits |
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Lars39 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 10:20 AM Response to Original message |
106. These might have a few ideas you could use: |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 06:56 PM Response to Reply #106 |
150. wow great links. . . awesome stuff there. |
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mikeytherat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 10:31 AM Response to Original message |
107. Here's a list from our local food bank: |
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Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 11:56 AM Response to Reply #107 |
117. should, but that looks like one days worth for one of my teens! |
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Phentex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 05:02 PM Response to Reply #117 |
136. and what's the peanut butter for?... |
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Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 08:25 PM Response to Reply #136 |
166. My kids and husband will all eat it so that is good, |
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Blue State Blues (575 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 11:00 AM Response to Original message |
109. Coffee options |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 06:50 PM Response to Reply #109 |
143. thanks Blue STate! |
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nosillies (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 11:13 AM Response to Original message |
110. Before you starve to death, I will feed you |
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carlydenise (170 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 11:33 AM Response to Reply #110 |
112. here's my list.. |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 06:53 PM Response to Reply #112 |
147. a ha! |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 06:52 PM Response to Reply #110 |
146. AAAAMYY!!! |
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deucemagnet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 11:52 AM Response to Original message |
116. Beans and rice got me through grad school. |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 06:53 PM Response to Reply #116 |
148. awesome im going to put that to use. |
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deucemagnet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 08:38 PM Response to Reply #148 |
167. Enjoy! n/t |
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haele (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 12:34 PM Response to Original message |
118. Cheap Tofu Lasagna - |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 06:55 PM Response to Reply #118 |
149. wow that looks really good. |
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MiniMandaRuth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 01:23 PM Response to Original message |
121. ... From a family recipe. |
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Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 04:28 PM Response to Reply #121 |
132. don't forget to add some water |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 06:57 PM Response to Reply #121 |
151. thanks mini! |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 01:32 PM Response to Original message |
122. Oatmeal makes a good, cheap, filling breakfast. |
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anarch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 01:33 PM Response to Original message |
123. I get the most mileage out of: |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 06:58 PM Response to Reply #123 |
152. holy shit lol! |
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Burma Jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 01:38 PM Response to Original message |
126. Lets see, what did I do back in the day........ |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 06:58 PM Response to Reply #126 |
153. hmm. . samples and happy hour buffets. |
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reyd reid reed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 01:49 PM Response to Original message |
127. Only two pounds of coffee? |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 07:00 PM Response to Reply #127 |
154. lol. yeah coffee is really something i'm almost not willing to cut corners on |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 01:50 PM Response to Original message |
129. Big sack of rice and margarine or soy sauce |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 07:01 PM Response to Reply #129 |
155. that's probably where im going to wind up |
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Left Is Write (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 04:29 PM Response to Original message |
133. If you can, just get Folgers. |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 07:03 PM Response to Reply #133 |
156. do you know how to make bread from flour. |
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Left Is Write (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 07:19 PM Response to Reply #156 |
158. Yes. |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 07:21 PM Response to Reply #158 |
159. i think i'm set with everything but yeast. |
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Left Is Write (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 07:41 PM Response to Reply #159 |
161. $2-$3 for a 3-pack of active dry yeast - |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 08:19 PM Response to Reply #161 |
162. tomorrow's project is set thanks left is write! |
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Lars39 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 08:24 PM Response to Reply #159 |
164. I haven't tried this yet, but here's a way to use less yeast: |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 08:25 PM Response to Reply #164 |
165. i LURVE THIS SITE! |
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malta blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 04:49 PM Response to Original message |
135. Make some chicken stock with all those |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 07:04 PM Response to Reply #135 |
157. some great stuff in here malta. |
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InkAddict (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 07:28 PM Response to Original message |
160. Been going thru this too! |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-10-06 09:16 PM Response to Reply #160 |
168. great ideas in here. |
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