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Originally Posted by wdsguy
I am not sure where you guys eat or shop at but if you can't even thinking of how to make a good meal for under $10 thats sad.
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It's really a good meal for under $5, as there's 2 people. $10 is way easier.
The trick in price-sensible (but good) eating is buying things in quantities that you're sure to use. Don't waste food. And buy in bulk where you can, and you're relatively sure there will be no waste. And eat left-overs (I cook meals intending to bring the left-overs to work the next day or two for lunch).
Before I got serious about stopping the waste, I used to easily spend $800 a month, if not more, on just feeding myself. Now I'm part of a system that feeds 2... well... while having the occasional dinner guest... on $480 a month... and, frankly, I know I could do even better if I my tastes weren't as particular as they are... but I don't dig on generic brands, and I like fresh veggies and the better cuts of meats.