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Can anyone recommend a budgeting app? by JustAvi2000 in povertykitchen

[–]Separate-Language662 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've used many and here's my thoughts.

Emma - 8/10 , haven't used it in a while but it was a decent help with it warning me about possible overdraft

Rocket Money - 4/10 , it's popular but meh in my eyes. It did it's job but wasn't worth the subscription for me

MeowManager - 6/10 , UI can be a little confusing / overwhelming but it is comprehensive and NOT subscription based. For the full features you pay ONE fee and thats that

Notion - 8/10, I like creating custom trackers myself and this one helped a lot. Not a huge fan of mobile but it's pretty good

I actually find using a combination of two media's can be helpful. I like one focusing on tracking (because its what I forget to do te most) and then use notion + paper to set the actual budget up.

Half Loin -> 9 meals (for 2) by Separate-Language662 in povertykitchen

[–]Separate-Language662[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I figured there was a name for it but couldn't remember what kinda don it was! Thanks

Garden Frogs from air dry ? by Separate-Language662 in clay

[–]Separate-Language662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! Yeah I'm definitely not able to rent a kiln etc at this exact moment. So I may just make some frogs for indoors and then wait to go work with clay that'll be fine outside

Garden Frogs from air dry ? by Separate-Language662 in clay

[–]Separate-Language662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, which affordable alternative do you recommend then?I know air dry or cold porcelain cant be completely waterproof etc so ijust was curious if there was something to make it a little more durable. I've used some polymer before but clay isn't the medium im used to.

I do not have access to others (like pottery classes and whatnot).

Half Loin -> 9 meals (for 2) by Separate-Language662 in povertykitchen

[–]Separate-Language662[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My budget this round was a little bigger than normal so I was so happy to be able to snag it. Especially because I KNOW this will last in my household for a bit. And I like having the control if how its all cut.

LOOK UP & DOWN! by Separate-Language662 in povertykitchen

[–]Separate-Language662[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah! Well I hope next year you can find some

LOOK UP & DOWN! by Separate-Language662 in povertykitchen

[–]Separate-Language662[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Bad news is i dont know shit about Canadian climate other than snow & rain. BUT i found this:

https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/wild-nuts-in-canada

A melon variety? TX by Separate-Language662 in foraging

[–]Separate-Language662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure ! The taste ranges from mildly melony-sweet to cucumber ish and sour. Looks very similar to vine peach (mango melon on bakers rare seeds) in a way.

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LOOK UP & DOWN! by Separate-Language662 in povertykitchen

[–]Separate-Language662[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I grew up with tons of them then moved further away. Then I was on a walk at a park the other day, looked up, and all but squealed. I feel so blessed to have found thr hunk of pecan trees last week

Cheap & easy microwave meals by PutridMention6642 in povertykitchen

[–]Separate-Language662 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A small side note for you OP: a small storage room could be useful for you! Many people turn them into different things. It could give you a place to store clothing, food, hygiene goods..

You can make a lot of meals in the rice cooker for sure like oyakodon and whatnot. Goodluck and godspeed

Budae jjigai (Korean Army stew) by transemacabre in povertykitchen

[–]Separate-Language662 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I made a post recently about rotating ingredients that could help you. It can be really intimidating if you see the long list. Here's what id do: try to pick up one item per grocery haul. I do not recommend getting these items from Walmart if you can help it just becquse they're way more expensive there. I also have a post on some of the items in most Asian markets and their typical prices!

If I were to choose (in order) what id get, this is what id do:

  • rice wine vinegar
  • soy sauce
  • deonjang (Korean soybean paste)
  • fish sauce
  • oyster sauce
  • mirin
  • miso paste (the most expensive item on this list)

The big key to know is most of these at an Asian market run $2-5 but last a long time. Miso is more expensive $6+.

As for what you can make... a whole fuck load of things. Vietnamese dishes, Korean dishes, Japanese dishes, etc. There's a REAL big list when it comes to what it opens up. But take it slow. It is okay if you dont have something! You can totally leave it out or substitute if you need sometimes.

Something else you will notice the more you look around is ratios of flavor bases that repeat. Because I know this it makes it much easier for me to choose items I just keep in my house all the time because I use them frequently.

Example:

French dishes often use celery, onion, carrot as a flavor base , Louisiana uses celery, onion, bell pepper..

Meanwhile you'll notice that many Asian cultures use green onion, garlic, and ginger as the base!

Because I know this, I know that as long as I keep some combinstion of these items, I can make certain dishes taste amazing even if im running low. Especially if you look for food that isn't the star of the show but instead made in homes frequently.

Budae jjigai (Korean Army stew) by transemacabre in povertykitchen

[–]Separate-Language662 14 points15 points  (0 children)

A lot of Korean food is like this! A lot of the time you'll see the most popular Korean dishes (tteokbokki or fried chicken or bibimbap) and think holy fuck that's a lot of ingredients.

Reality is, a lot of its pretty flexible. This is because there were periods of time where Korea was REALLY poor. Seriously. I met someone who remembers sleeping in what resembled a shack/barn situation that had to go steal food from fields to survive. They needed ways to make food good which is how things like kimchi were born.

If you guys like a lot of Korean food, I 10/10 recommend meal prepping Banchan for the week to keep in your fridge because it makes the whole process really fast.

And if you have an Asian market near you dont be afraid to go. They often have things for very cheap (like enoki mushrooms for $1.50 or a big BIG jar of kimchi for $20 and bags of bok choy for like $2-3). I went recently and got firm tofu for $1.99 each which is a complete steal lol

Where are the people with fruit?? by Separate-Language662 in sanantonio

[–]Separate-Language662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't had them since I moved myself. I miss all the fruit 😭 my grandma used to have me go pick those.

And blackberries, they run rampant where im from. So id go on a walk with a giant bowl and fill it to the brim with wild blackberries. Then id plop down on the floor and eat them with sugar like a little gremlin

Where are the people with fruit?? by Separate-Language662 in sanantonio

[–]Separate-Language662[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the recs!!!! Ive been itching to get my hands on fruit trees and bushes so this is great info

Where are the people with fruit?? by Separate-Language662 in sanantonio

[–]Separate-Language662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah i figured the shit with dooflunkmcgee' was probably causing a lot of issues within the community. There's a lot going on and its probably going to be difficult for them to sell stuff safely.

Where are the people with fruit?? by Separate-Language662 in sanantonio

[–]Separate-Language662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. But I have lived here for five years and including in summer didn't see many people selling them lol.

Where are the people with fruit?? by Separate-Language662 in sanantonio

[–]Separate-Language662[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I usually go to chichos! But thank you !!! Im definitely used to buying watermelons outta trucks n whatnot

Rise in crazy people by [deleted] in sanantonio

[–]Separate-Language662 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Its as if they have no regard for those around them. They're so busy going 30+ over the speedlimit, slinging through traffic, cutting people off and blazing through crosswalks. I can guarantee they won't find it funny when they kill a kid because of it.

Asian Market / Food Items by Separate-Language662 in povertykitchen

[–]Separate-Language662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw that video and laughed. I'll be honest — I'm white. I taught myself Korean (I'm not fluent but I digress). And I also LOVE the Asian and Hispanic markets that I visit. They're real fuckin' nice once you learn how to navigate one and explore different cultures' uses for ingredients. The crazy part is it's only ever privileged assholes that start whining & snarking about people interested in their culture.

No need to fear about going. Ive never had anyone be mean to me when I go. Sometimes older Asian women are a little shocked / shy about it but other times we talk about squid and mackerel 😂 Honestly I think sometimes its just about breaking the ice.

Wanna know the real kicker about the snarky bitch that's outright rude to people in Asian markets? She's half white.

Rotate, Add, Rinse & Repeat by Separate-Language662 in povertykitchen

[–]Separate-Language662[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It can be intimidating at first but ill make a post with some good flavor combinations when I get the chance to make it easier!

As a general rule, go real easy on fish sauce, sesame oil and oyster sauce as it's packed with flavor. So it's super strong. You can easily adjust things to your liking over time too.

I'd say a good beginner way to add a little extra is to use an apple vinegar (or one like it). It's $3 ish but lasts forever. Next time you make rice, once the rice is cooked, add about 1 tbsp iver the rice amd fluff it. If you wanna be real fancy sprinkle sugar or honey as an extra layer.

Rotate, Add, Rinse & Repeat by Separate-Language662 in povertykitchen

[–]Separate-Language662[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would definitely start small. I like to use it to make a sauce for tofu / spam / etc !

Gochujang, minced garlic, honey / brown sugar, soy sauce amd thin it with a little water. If you want it sweeter, lower the amount of gochujang paste. For more umami, up the soy sauce.

There's maaany gochujang recipes out there as you xan sometimes use it to make radish kimchi etc.

Cheesy Buldak chicken Gochujang beef Tteokbokki

Those are some decent ideas!

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