Cheap Meals, on a really Tight Budget

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Staples for your kitchen

The worst part about planning a meal, besides having the inclination to do so - is missing a simple ingredient, and not having the money to go and buy it from the store. But if you keep 'staples' in the cupboard, then you can win this battle!

Staples:
flour; sugar; cooking oil - buy these in bulk, because it is cheaper to do so.
salt
rice
eggs
cocoa
fat/butter/margarine/cheese
oatmeal (rolled oats)
pasta
peanut butter
milk powder
baking powder
dry active yeast
Stock powder
mixed, dried herbs

If you keep these in your cupboard, then you will always have food at your fingertips. It is also a good idea to start that vegetable garden. You will be amazed what you can get for free, that will enrich your garden. ie/ some horse owners, that rent paddocks, will only be too happy to have someone cart away the manure. You just have to keep your eyes open. And keep your seeds. Pumpkin, apples, pears, plums, peaches, citrus etc... you could even establish some plants from cuttings. You don't need a lot of space - you don't even need the garden - tubs and buckets are great for gardening!

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