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Frugal Me
Topic Started: Nov 28 2006, 08:47 AM (513 Views)
Jolly
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Geaux Tigers!
Ok, the scenario and the challenge:

You are the parent in a family of four. You'd taken out a chicken to thaw for dinner, but the dog has swiped it off of the counter. All the rest of your meat is residing in the freezer, the crisper is about empty of veggies in the frig, and you're aggravated enough at that durn dog you don't feel like cooking anyway.

Just to add to the problems, it;s just before payday and money is a little tight.

Where can one take a family of four, eat half-way healthy, and not spend a fortune?
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Ben
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india!!!
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kentcouncil
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Eat the dog.
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sue
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Indian food was my first thought too, Ben. You can eat very well, and very inexpensively, especially if you stick with the vegetarian choices.
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Ben
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kentcouncil
Nov 28 2006, 11:53 AM
Eat the dog.

:lol:!!!1 LOLZ0RZ!

sorry, that had been bottled up all though history class.
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The 89th Key
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A family buffet? Maybe a pizza buffet?

Not the healthiest, but not too bad for you either...
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RosemaryTwo
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Ooooh, I like the challenge.

Avoid the major chains (McD, Burger King, etc.). I think you have to choose a local joint, and set family rules before you go. No sodas/beer/alcohol (yes, you can order just water); no fried food; no desserts. Share an entree if they're large. Set the expectations before you leave. There's a time for gluttony, and a time for a healthy meal.

Also, consider carry-out (no tips). Subway often has coupons around, and can be cheap (get your drinks at home).
"Perhaps the thing to do is just to let stupid run its course." Aqua
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Kincaid
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Soup kitchen.
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Mikhailoh
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Taco Bell. Definitely.
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Mikhailoh
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
Also pizza joints can be quite frugal if you look for bargains.
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Frank_W
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Eat the dog. Seriously. Dog isn't bad... Not unlike pork, to be honest.

(Yes, I spent time in Korea)

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RosemaryTwo
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I'm against Taco Bell and the whole soup kitchen route. The cuisine is about the same between the two. :lol: Leave the dog alone.

Indian vegetarian sounds good. Maybe Greek.

Let us know who comes up with the winning suggestion, please.
"Perhaps the thing to do is just to let stupid run its course." Aqua
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Mikhailoh
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There also used to be this little black blues joint off Bourbon in the French Quarter where you could buy all the red beans and rice and french bread you could eat for fifty cents. I am sure you knew it, Jolly. With all th fabulosu restaurants down there, that was the only place I could ever afford to eat. But you only had to do it once a day.
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apple
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can on beans.. pack of tortillas.. tomatoes.. cheese.

ps Jolly.. you can't hold a candle to Mr. apple who asked today if i'd please bring back the plastic trash bag that held the recycled plastic bags.
it behooves me to behold
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Mikhailoh
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There's nothing wrong with 'make it do, use it up'. I try to encourage my girls to do so as much as possible. It is like talking to the wind.
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John D'Oh
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Mikhailoh
Nov 28 2006, 01:15 PM
It is like talking to the wind.

You eat enough of those beans and the wind will talk back.
What do you mean "we", have you got a mouse in your pocket?
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Jolly
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apple
Nov 28 2006, 12:12 PM
can on beans.. pack of tortillas.. tomatoes.. cheese.

ps Jolly.. you can't hold a candle to Mr. apple who asked today if i'd please bring back the plastic trash bag that held the recycled plastic bags.

Be careful...you're speaking to man known to have washed out plastic bread wrappers and re-used them....
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Frank_W
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John D'Oh
Nov 28 2006, 10:19 AM
Mikhailoh
Nov 28 2006, 01:15 PM
It is like talking to the wind.

You eat enough of those beans and the wind will talk back.

BONUS!! :thumb: :lol2:
Anatomy Prof: "The human body has about 20 sq. meters of skin."
Me: "Man, that's a lot of lampshades!"
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Mikhailoh
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John D'Oh
Nov 28 2006, 02:19 PM
Mikhailoh
Nov 28 2006, 01:15 PM
It is like talking to the wind.

You eat enough of those beans and the wind will talk back.

Well, you Brits with your beans for breakfast should know!!! :lol:
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Mark
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Jolly
Nov 28 2006, 12:19 PM
apple
Nov 28 2006, 12:12 PM
can on beans.. pack of tortillas.. tomatoes.. cheese.

ps Jolly.. you can't hold a candle to Mr. apple who asked today if i'd please  bring back the plastic trash bag that held the recycled plastic bags.

Be careful...you're speaking to man known to have washed out plastic bread wrappers and re-used them....

Yeah but what about that toilet paper incident? :blink:
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Mikhailoh
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Ok, Jolly... we're hungry for the answer....
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Mark
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I wasn't talking about Jolly. :lol2:
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Jolly
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Guys...

This is a hypothetical, never to be seen at my house. We ain't rich, but we eat good. Most of the time, too good. :help: Why, just last night I came in from work, took some venison steaks and cut them into finger-sized strips, seasoned them well and then dredged them through an egg wash, then through some seasoned flour, and plopped them into a bit of sizzling olive oil on the stove.

After they browned a mite on both sides, I took them out, got rid of some of the oil, threw some of the seasoned flour in the skillet and made a roux. Added some water, put the venison fingers back in, cut up a big yaller onion and chopped some banana peppers, laying all on top. Cover and simmer until everything got tender.

Add a pot of rice, a few snap beans canned from last summer's garden and a plate of calfhead biscuits accompanied by some freshly-made (as of last Saturday) blue-ribbon cane syrup and we had ourselves a meal.

Sorry, but dessert was left-over bread pudding with a whiskey sauce.


Now, if I was hunting a cheap place to feed the family, local places are usually best. And don't forget the supermarkets...around here a roasted chicken goes for about $5, and you can add a couple of sides and get away for less than $10. Or one can head to the local pizzaria, cop a large peperroni for $5, and go next door to the market for $2 worth of salad. And, as Mik pointed out, red beans & rice is ALWAYS a Monday special somewhere in Louisiana. The possibilities are endless....

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