[sten]

i've seen videos of people complaining how they can't afford eating out. well, that's their problem. don't have a lot of money to waste? don't go to restaurants. go to sam's club or whatever big box seller you have and pick up some of the basics. stock up on bulk items and learn to cook at home.

some suggested items to pick up (actual prices [sam's club link]):

qty
desc
price



1
Member's Mark Thai Jasmine Rice (25 lb.)
  18.00



3
Libby's Whole Kernel Sweet Corn (15.25 oz., 8 pk.)   
  21.00



1
Gold Medal All Purpose Flour (12 lbs.)
   7.00



3
Libby's Cut Green Beans (14.5 oz., 8 pk.)
  21.00



 
total 
  67.00

This is enough for quite a while, depending how many you're feeding.

You'll need to find yeast and olive oil for the bread (i'd also add rosemary & thyme for a good flavor). no salt required. I'd also suggest all canned veggies should be the no-salt-added variety. you'd also need to find a tub of butter (not margarine).

you'll want to add chicken or beef to whatever you're making which you can also pick up at sams club (priced per pound). freeze what you don't use, obviously.

you could add black beans for variety and i'm sure cheese would be available fairly cheap.

fruits, cheap desserts, and snacks are also available at such stores... but they're more luxury items so i didn't add.

keep in mind if you make your bread that it won't last as long as the 'normal' bread you buy in the store. this is due to the lack of chemical preservatives. figure it'll last 3-4 days depending on humidity and how you store it.

here's a link for a focaccia recipe i followed (dropped the salt, tho using half their suggestion also works). VERY yummy bread (almost too good).

https://www.emmafontanella.com/no-knead-focaccia

[bert]

That’s a truly great post.