There are a few ways that I save on food that I wanted to share, but first, my disclaimer is that I shop for one and I have no comprehension of what costs a large family with teens would have to endure. However, there still are things that I do that would be cost savvy for any family.
I made some little breakfast pockets today. It involved scrambled eggs and turkey bacon sealed up in a buttermilk biscuit. I'd estimate this creation to cost about $4.00 divided by 8 or 50 cents for one "bun". The inspiration for these came from Morningstar Farms breakfast pockets which typical sell for around $4 for 3 "buns". The creation is as simple as rolling an individual buttermilk biscuit flat and filling it with your favorite egg mixture; then sealing the edges shut. It bakes up nice and fluffy. I like the convenience of a "bun" because all the food is encapsulated, no mess. This is an easy breakfast on the go.
My second food venture was to make a "Buddha Bowl". I stole this name and recipe from somewhere online. This vegetarian yum fest was made with couscous, chick peas, leaf spinach, a tomato, an avocado and a cucumber mixed with just a little balsamic dressing and lemon juice. Simple and delicious.
I'm pretty sure, as a whole, Americans eat too much protein. I think that eating semi-vegetarian has to be healthy for me. I just do it as a natural function of me, but I know I am also saving money. I'm sure that buying meat is pricey. Honestly, I don't buy much meat so I wouldn't know.
My other frugal food was made on Thursday. I made some (box) cupcakes with homemade chocolate icing. 12 of them are "resting" in my freezer. Basically I've made myself a treat for the following two weeks. There is literally no reason for me to spend a single cent on food until next payday (in two weeks). By saving at food shopping I have more to save for other things.
