[UrthWurm]

So I've found myself in a bit of a jam. I have exactly $25, and an empty refrigerator. My paycheck is going to be a bit late, and I need to make that money last for two weeks. I have a few cans of beans, a big bag of oatmeal, and a freezer full of soup. The soup will last us a little while, but I've already been eating it all day, and it has gotten real old real quick. I think I might puke if I have to eat soup for every meal except breakfast (I eat 5 or 6 times a day). I need to strategize before I hit the grocery store, or else I know I'll blow the money quicker than I could wink. I would appreciate any ideas for cheap, bulky meals, ASAP!

Please and thanks,
Kimberley

[CountingDown]

Rice, dry beans, lentils, dried peas, quinoa - for protein

Canned or frozen vegetables - whatever is on sale. And a bag of potatoes.

Fruit - apples are really reasonable right now

Make more soup - do you have a crock pot?

Check out the "clearance" vegetable bin at your grocery store - there you will find the beginnings of more soup/stew - just add beans/rice and seasonings and you are good to go

Here is a thread with some great ideas as well!

[giselley]

I've been getting more food than I could possibly need now that gardners are trying to pawen their giant zuchinnis off on me. Eggs are totally cheap-- buy an 18 pack. a bag of onions and potatoes (since you are here I figure you are vegetarian)

chili stew vegetarian
pea soup-- cheap
raman and veggies
omlette w/ veggies
elbow mac w/ left over chili
home fries, german potato salad

need 10 pound bag potatoes
18 pack eggs
bag of yello onions
veggies like peppers, mushrooms
beans/ peas
giant zuchini and tomatoes from neighbors

Things not to eat because they are too exppensive
cheese
soda/sweets or fancy stuff

drink only water or tea (100 bags for a dollar! at dollar store!)

good luck!

[giselley]

I forgot rice-- you can eat rice every day and have something different every time!

[festivus]

peanut butter!!!!! sandwiches, on celery etc
it should last you quite a while.
turn one of your soups into a peanut butter stew.

[UrthWurm]

Thank you for the advice. It really helped!