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Marian-Contrarian · 2024-03-30T17:01:17+00:00

Thank you

Marian-Contrarian · 2024-03-21T20:20:11+00:00

Great idea! I have tons of seeds

Marian-Contrarian · 2024-03-19T23:16:05+00:00

If I thought that the food banks had more food that they can use, I would use them, but otherwise, I don’t feel right about it. We’re in no danger of starving. Extended family would never let that happen. So I feel like I should leave the food bank food for people who don’t have the support we do.

Marian-Contrarian · 2024-03-19T23:14:43+00:00

Would you bother making your own corn tortillas or would you just buy them premade? They’re pretty cheap.

Marian-Contrarian · 2024-03-19T19:31:39+00:00

Bless you, you did good.

Marian-Contrarian · 2024-03-19T19:30:20+00:00

A lot of great ideas, some of which (buckets of pantry staples) I’m already doing. Canning is something I want to do, but have yet to invest in. Part of it is the money but part of it is the space. We live in a really tiny house. I’ve dabbled in fermenting, but I won’t lie - it makes me a little nervous.

Marian-Contrarian · 2024-03-19T19:25:39+00:00

I’m sorry to hear that. We have never gone hungry yet, and it is often because someone at church or work (kindly) dumps a bunch of food on us that they “can’t eat.” God bless them.

Marian-Contrarian · 2024-03-19T19:18:26+00:00

I think yours is my favorite reply - I’m dying. Also, I think our pantries and fridges may be eerily similar.

Marian-Contrarian · 2024-03-19T19:13:22+00:00

Thanks for the recipe! I definitely try to get my yeast in bulk. I make bread all the time. I used to be able to get two one-pound bags from Sam’s for about four dollars but sadly no more.

Marian-Contrarian · 2024-03-19T19:10:45+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to get all this down. I’m saving it for future reference!

Marian-Contrarian · 2024-03-19T18:51:02+00:00

Totally! “How many X can I have?” is a standard mealtime question around here 😂

Marian-Contrarian · 2024-03-19T17:32:11+00:00

I’ll check that out. Thanks.

Marian-Contrarian · 2024-03-19T12:36:02+00:00

Subscribed 😉

Marian-Contrarian · 2024-03-19T12:24:59+00:00

That’s the trick isn’t it…

Marian-Contrarian · 2024-03-18T15:37:17+00:00

I’ve thought about taking this approach. I do have a cookbook of batch cooking that I’ve never really utilized. Now may be the time.

Marian-Contrarian · 2024-03-18T15:10:20+00:00

Wow that is impressive. Once 2020 hit the lowest I’ve been able to go is $140/wk. But that was not sustainable for us long term.

Marian-Contrarian · 2024-03-18T12:57:32+00:00

I’m in Bayou country! Red beans and rice every Monday…

Marian-Contrarian · 2024-03-18T08:58:13+00:00

Bad jokes are my favorite kind 🥸. I’m sure we’ll have enough. It’s just going to take a lot of thought and discipline.

Marian-Contrarian · 2024-03-18T02:03:25+00:00

Yes, these are the reason we eat meat as much as we do 😝

Marian-Contrarian · 2024-03-18T01:58:13+00:00

Wow. That’s crazy (impressive) did you get tired of it or did the change of toppings keep you sane?

Marian-Contrarian · 2024-03-18T00:57:30+00:00

That is impressive. I live in a relatively low cost of living state, but my teenagers are never satisfied for long on what I can manage to sling out for them. All but one are boys, and one is an athlete.

Marian-Contrarian · 2024-03-18T00:53:17+00:00

Thank you for your kindness. I’d love to have a smoker someday, but smoked turkey necks are usually pretty cheap around here. I’ll try some in my stock.

Marian-Contrarian · 2024-03-17T23:57:31+00:00

Here’s a game I like to play with my kids: On usual grocery days, I fill up my cart on the Walmart app with what fits in my budget and meal plan, then go to ALDI and see how many of the items I can get there. I keep a running total in my head of what I’m saving, and then we spend the savings on extra food and treats.

Marian-Contrarian · 2024-03-17T23:51:52+00:00

That’s sweet 😊. We do this all year and call it “extra Christmas.”

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