tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post6703401985673687544..comments2024-03-12T00:17:46.473-04:00Comments on Le Grand Fromage: Eat Cheap For A Week ChallengeBrie: Le Grand Fromagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12336500817219555030noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post-45299836940207426902009-10-31T22:32:51.186-04:002009-10-31T22:32:51.186-04:00Hello! Thanks for coming over! This post was just ...Hello! Thanks for coming over! This post was just a week of feeding myself (although my fiancé did partake in some meals, but it still fed me for a whole week). I understand during a financial crisis this would not work for everyone or a large family, but I wanted to prove it's not astronomical to eat healthy foods even if budget is a concern. I already had some eggs, oats, coffee, etc. stocked up at the house, so breakfast was simple and not included in the total (or special enough to be featured on its own).<br /><br />I've heard the same thing actually. I might complain about being short on cash one week, but also talk about eating organic foods, and people get confused. However, I'm not snacking all day on junk foods, so three simple meals feeds me just fine without being hungry or feeling ill.<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the visit - I'll see you around! :)Brie: Le Grand Fromagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336500817219555030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post-2477813881348827982009-10-31T12:56:31.789-04:002009-10-31T12:56:31.789-04:00Hi Brie! I am new to your blog, so sorry if you...Hi Brie! I am new to your blog, so sorry if you've already answered this question in a previous post, but I am curious as to how many people you are feeding. <br /><br />Great post btw. Raises the issue of how vastly people's values can differ. I took a friend grocery shopping the other day and he looks in my cart and goes, "Whoa, I thought you said you were strapped, and here you are buying the fancy stuff." To me it's not fancy, it's just taking care of myself. Nice to have found a blog written by a like-minded individual... and such delicious-looking recipes too. Will definitely be back!The Chickenless Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10013774612956009624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post-89814072021789958692009-10-21T20:27:31.248-04:002009-10-21T20:27:31.248-04:00@Divina Pe thank you - glad you stopped by :)@Divina Pe thank you - glad you stopped by :)Brie: Le Grand Fromagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336500817219555030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post-32802940219412643122009-10-21T09:53:27.123-04:002009-10-21T09:53:27.123-04:00I almost miss this post. Great post and challenge....I almost miss this post. Great post and challenge. I believe we can eat healthy foods with simple local ingredients. You did a great job on that one.Divina Pehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01683569023103415187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post-25135954973296069882009-10-20T18:36:16.733-04:002009-10-20T18:36:16.733-04:00thank you! yes, i admit to doing that myself some ...thank you! yes, i admit to doing that myself some nights when i'm driving home from walking the dog in town and know i'm too tired to cook anything. they always give her a treat since she sticks her head out my window and sniffs around at the chicken smells. they get extra points for having dog treats. ;)Brie: Le Grand Fromagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336500817219555030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post-62158542854191050242009-10-20T16:16:07.877-04:002009-10-20T16:16:07.877-04:00I am truly impressed! I try to keep the weekly gro...I am truly impressed! I try to keep the weekly grocery bill for hubby and me to under $100, and lately have been hitting at around $80-$90, so I've been proud of myself. However, I must admit the temptation to just pick up some Chick-fil-A on the way home is always tempting!Tally Foodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05254853600183270101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post-44316195857980954722009-10-19T22:28:00.319-04:002009-10-19T22:28:00.319-04:00thanks, it's certainly chili season! :)thanks, it's certainly chili season! :)Brie: Le Grand Fromagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336500817219555030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post-11632335340490229252009-10-19T20:39:34.482-04:002009-10-19T20:39:34.482-04:00what a great challenge, I am glad to see your grea...what a great challenge, I am glad to see your great recipes, they look so good, I just made a white chili a few days ago, and a regular chili yesterday. I hardly ever through anything out, never have, I'll throw it in the freezer if possible. My favorite freeze tip is fresh ginger.Angiehttp://www.southerngracegourmet.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post-61308953711230869732009-10-19T18:47:32.085-04:002009-10-19T18:47:32.085-04:00yes, it was nice to have meals that came together ...yes, it was nice to have meals that came together so quickly throughout the week. it's cold now and i'm wishing i still had some of that chicken chili! ;)Brie: Le Grand Fromagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336500817219555030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post-42558940295286748772009-10-19T09:40:28.547-04:002009-10-19T09:40:28.547-04:00I am impressed! you managed to make 5 delicious di...I am impressed! you managed to make 5 delicious dishes from all of that leftover chicken. That makes a lot of left overs to take to work for lunch or to have for dinner after a long dayJessiehttp://simplyscrumptiousfoodie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post-85946936664872352452009-10-18T15:16:31.804-04:002009-10-18T15:16:31.804-04:00@Miranda haha, yes, i've had those weeks, too....@Miranda haha, yes, i've had those weeks, too. i would love to experiment with foods more often if i had extra cash on hand more, so this was a great exercise in being frugal to save for those times. i'm sure you could make it through a challenge week, too!<br /><br />@Nancy thanks! yes, it's a great way to review spending habits at the grcery store and decide what's worth spending a little more on versus regular food staples.<br /><br />@My Little Space haha, thank you! yes, i'm eagerly keeping track of the $30 challenge foodies to see how they're all doing. all these challenges are exciting!<br /><br />@Simply Life thank you! it was a lot of fun actually making everything from scratch. i'd love to do it again!Brie: Le Grand Fromagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336500817219555030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post-48263553063770104802009-10-18T14:10:59.782-04:002009-10-18T14:10:59.782-04:00I love this challenge - nice job!I love this challenge - nice job!Simply Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16492661388892873640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post-23541009936990371452009-10-18T12:10:17.027-04:002009-10-18T12:10:17.027-04:00You're in the challenge! Oh my, you're so ...You're in the challenge! Oh my, you're so good. Great post! A lot of them are doing the same thing too. It did save you a lot of extra spending money, huh! Keep up the good work. Cheers.My Little Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11355264641236573775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post-32784206715198319732009-10-18T10:37:30.444-04:002009-10-18T10:37:30.444-04:00Very impressive! I need to challenge myself to try...Very impressive! I need to challenge myself to try this; spending on groceries is definitely a weakness for me.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00556738105574922618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post-49403236184348333752009-10-18T10:24:47.029-04:002009-10-18T10:24:47.029-04:00Wow. That is crazy. I do not think I could do that...Wow. That is crazy. I do not think I could do that. I like to bake and stuff way to much....I must admit, sometimes I spend 300 on groceries a week :(...<br />I have been working on it..LOLMirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717065702378585470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post-53179036611133202732009-10-17T20:31:40.461-04:002009-10-17T20:31:40.461-04:00thank you! yes, the more made from scratch meals m...thank you! yes, the more made from scratch meals made, the healthier they tend to be since you're seeing all the ingredients going into the dish, thus making you more conscious of what's going into your body.Brie: Le Grand Fromagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336500817219555030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post-70582858943355702992009-10-17T16:07:06.194-04:002009-10-17T16:07:06.194-04:00Hi Brie,
What a great post! I totally agree with y...Hi Brie,<br />What a great post! I totally agree with you about not willing to sacrifice healthy food for cheaper bad quality foods. Although I don't buy only organic items, I tend to make things from scratch to make sure they are healthy and minus those yuckie chemicals. Great recipes too.Nancy https://www.blogger.com/profile/16584827253488904364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post-11620166100651120372009-10-17T09:32:29.928-04:002009-10-17T09:32:29.928-04:00@MaryMoh I agree home cooked meals are far better ...@MaryMoh I agree home cooked meals are far better (on your body and wallet) than eating out. thanks!<br /><br />@Marillyn thanks so much! i wanted to add the recipes so others could easily duplicate if they so desired. it's always a challenge you can look forward to in the future - plus if you were here we wouldn't have your amazing black bean brownies! ;)<br /><br />@Silvia haha, my town is actually considered expensive for the Panhandle, but it is much cheaper than metropolises across the USA. I'm able to buy great local organic foods due to a fabulous co-op in town, so I'm lucky in that regard, too. thanks!<br /><br />@jeroxie so true! losing some extra weight while eating better is a great "side effect". ;) hehe<br /><br />@Vegetable Matter thank you! yes, i still have yet to get started on my veggie garden. i must commit to starting one next Spring!Brie: Le Grand Fromagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336500817219555030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post-6167676018370922092009-10-17T08:28:07.946-04:002009-10-17T08:28:07.946-04:00Great job. You did a great job documenting everyt...Great job. You did a great job documenting everything -- it provides an excellent road map. Now you just need a vegetable garden!Robin, David, Simon and Leohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414599591857985794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post-36261550524747854342009-10-17T03:21:50.401-04:002009-10-17T03:21:50.401-04:00Good job! I need to get onto this as well. I have ...Good job! I need to get onto this as well. I have done it before. It is possible and actually, can be very healthy as well. We cut the junk and actually lost weight.... kekekekeepenny aka jeroxiehttp://jeroxie.com/addictionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post-22097588148685115812009-10-17T01:00:03.922-04:002009-10-17T01:00:03.922-04:00I am going to move where you are!! cost of groceri...I am going to move where you are!! cost of groceries in San Francisco is so much higher. My weekly grocery bill is between $150/$180. Sometimes I am wondering if my vegetables contain gold. I didn't know there would be such a difference from one state to another. Great post, thanks! I am glad that you can get organic products at that price. I think it's really wonderful.citronetvanillehttp://www.citronetvanille.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post-73144935271661853202009-10-17T00:19:58.544-04:002009-10-17T00:19:58.544-04:00Great Job Brie!! If I was still in the states... I...Great Job Brie!! If I was still in the states... I would jump in with you in a heartbeat because it was my passion to help people see you can buy completely organic without hurting your budget. Now living in Costa Rica... I have different circumstances. Anyway, I loudly applause to you for doing this!! Keep it up and love how you added the recipes!Marillyn Beardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713508002579679875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post-16534704127570164702009-10-16T23:40:25.577-04:002009-10-16T23:40:25.577-04:00thanks for sharing. Homecooked food is still the b...thanks for sharing. Homecooked food is still the best and costs less than ready ones or from takeaways and restaurants. My family seldom eats out.MaryMohhttp://www.keeplearningkeepsmiling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post-19005638254170076742009-10-16T21:33:34.017-04:002009-10-16T21:33:34.017-04:00@pegasuslegend thank you! :)@pegasuslegend thank you! :)Brie: Le Grand Fromagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336500817219555030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907470931503214707.post-85669028042847718082009-10-16T21:31:20.194-04:002009-10-16T21:31:20.194-04:00Thank you, Diana! You do a wonderful job of teachi...Thank you, Diana! You do a wonderful job of teaching canning techniques and all around healthy eating/living. I'll be sure to follow your progress - good luck! :)Brie: Le Grand Fromagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336500817219555030noreply@blogger.com