tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246526203577211665.post5386653953587651681..comments2023-10-05T21:10:08.397+11:00Comments on In the Mood for Noodles: Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155405131217371575noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246526203577211665.post-82338620542981387992006-05-23T04:46:00.000+10:002006-05-23T04:46:00.000+10:00I really need do that too... I spend way too much ...I really need do that too... I spend way too much on food. Right now I am better off financially than ever, but instead of saving and/or paying off my student debt I find myself splurging...<br><br>My biggest food expense is probably bread. Since I mostly eat white bread (bad bad me) and have a freezer I should really make my own. When I was really skint I did that, and also ate oatmeal (or some other porridge) every morning, which I hardly ever do now.<br><br>Around here asian markets sell rice in bulk. And some horrible k-mart type foreign stores.emmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246526203577211665.post-78809034323294453532006-05-23T19:11:00.000+10:002006-05-23T19:11:00.000+10:00$35 a week is unbelievable!I am not sure how much ...$35 a week is unbelievable!<br>I am not sure how much I am spending but like you I have been playing around with excel spreadsheets and I am trying to work it out.<br><br>The best place I can recommend is the market. (I usually go to the Vic market). They have heaps of nuts but I am not sure how they compare to the cost of supermarket nuts.<br>Victoria St in Richmond is great for bulk rice buying.<br>And if you have a garden, growing your own veggies is probably the most economical way to go.clairenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246526203577211665.post-61912128074125058822006-05-24T20:06:00.000+10:002006-05-24T20:06:00.000+10:00Thanks for the suggestions.Emma, i've only eve...Thanks for the suggestions.<br><br>Emma, i've only ever seen bulk white rice, never brown at asian markets.<br><br>Claire, i've always dreamed of my own veg garden, but just need the space and someone to take care of it. Maybe I should suggest Mr T hehe.kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16391678902908585000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246526203577211665.post-61057008243473700612006-05-26T01:53:00.000+10:002006-05-26T01:53:00.000+10:00I normally spend $50 – $100 per month.I buy in bul...I normally spend $50 – $100 per month.<br>I buy in bulk. I agree with the beans. It’s cheaper, tastier, and more nutritious. If you don’t have time purchase a slow cooker. You can soak the beans overnight pop them in the cooker and they will be done by the time you get home. I cook my beans in bulk and freeze the remainder. This way I only have to thaw and add to a dish.<br><br>I don’t buy any processed foods. It’s all whole foods. Fresh vegetables and fruit grace my table and lunch bag daily. It’s cheaper and so much healthier. It takes extra time but I save a lot of money. <br><br>I used to write my budget on paper but now I use Quicken Premium 2006 Home & Business. I really love it. I can view my portfolio (bank and investments) with the software and it auto-updates.Vegan Mommahttp://www.veganmomma.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246526203577211665.post-44467748827657004052006-05-26T09:10:00.000+10:002006-05-26T09:10:00.000+10:00Vegan Momma, I have been thinking of getting a slo...Vegan Momma, I have been thinking of getting a slow cooker. Any suggestions on brands/types?kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16391678902908585000noreply@blogger.com