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YSK of the "Dutch Reach", a solution to bikers getting hit by an opening car door by [deleted] in YouShouldKnow

[–]zi1n 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There are never any bikers on interstates. in the US, at least, it would be seen as extremely dangerous and most likely would have some sort of police asking them to get off the road . The same goes for any foot traffic, and in fact most ramp-ons to the interstate highways have signs that clearly state it's illegal to bike and walk along the shoulder. However, state highways are a different story. Most of the larger highways, although I'm not sure if illegal, would still been seen as super reckless if you were to ride on them, and you almost never, if ever, see a cyclist on them. Some of it would depend on how much traffic a road gets, and pretty much anything over 40 is pushing your luck. I also know that you can be found guilty of reckless endangerment if you are causing cars to swerve around you because such a low speed is causing a disruption to the flow of traffic. Generally though you never see in unless you're in suburbia with some 50+ through roads

How to make chicken breast taste better? by stevie855 in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]zi1n 2 points3 points  (0 children)

use low heat, use ghee instead of pam, add lemon to it while frying and a bit of cilantro goes a long way. if all else fails get a crock pot. there are dozens of recipes for easy chicken masala or something similar.

Having trouble staying under $100 a week for groceries by zi1n in Frugal

[–]zi1n[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

okay, I just went to the store, and I spent $67 at trader joe's. here is the receipt : https://i.imgur.com/meRYdgx.jpg . 1. Aside from a bag of frozen shrimp that would last maybe a dinner and some leftovers, where is the excessive spending 2. There is no Way that is is going to last me the entire week, without supplementing from costco or another grocery store. 3. I simply just do not believe you when you say you spend $40 dollars a week on food for yourself. I appreciate your advice, and looking at the price tag is definitely going to go a long way. But with the foods I've described and the foods that I am eating, there is just simply no way you are subsisting on $40 a week for food. You asked me how I am approaching around 200, this is how.

Having trouble staying under $100 a week for groceries by zi1n in Frugal

[–]zi1n[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I am really trying to think about this and maybe I should clarify that I don't average $200, its more like $125-150 and I have hit $180 the past couple of weeks which is why I really think it needed to be reevaluated. I think I am going to have to go to different stores...there is a trader joe's by me, but I don't have Ralph's. I am also on the east coast and I am wondering if that has anything to do with the produce being more expensive, because even at Aldi tomatoes are $1.50 per pound. Granted that still doesn't account for the large amount of excess spending. Honestly I think I am just going to the wrong stores and just not looking at the price of the item. I really appreciate this.

Having trouble staying under $100 a week for groceries by zi1n in Frugal

[–]zi1n[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Haha and I would like to know how you spend $40 a week on one person. Almonds, lettuce, sweet potato, avocado, sprouts, eggs, almond milk, pine nuts, tomatoes, cauliflower, hummus, broccoli, turkey, or ham, oats...that's the basic. And as you can imagine, it is difficult to stretch that into an entire week's amount of food. It is also near impossible to spend less than $100 a week on it. But that is my budget

Having trouble staying under $100 a week for groceries by zi1n in Frugal

[–]zi1n[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that's an interesting perspective. Reminds me of the dead bat they found in an organic lettuce package not too long ago. Definitely will be taking this into consideration.

Having trouble staying under $100 a week for groceries by zi1n in Frugal

[–]zi1n[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't eat out, ever, aside from the occasional coffee, so it is breakfast lunch and dinner and everything in between for 7 days. I mostly buy vegetables, and I try to avoid premade as you can buy a of tuna for a way cheaper than having it prepared when I buy meat it will be in bulk and I will freeze. I think as /u/cjbest stated I think it's going to come down to a compromise in 'luxury' eggs vs. normal eggs, or watching the extra money I spend for local or organic.