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> - Learn to cook. This doesn't actually save much money at the individual level but is huge for families. I'd say it can save a ton of money at the individual
by smileysteve 9y ago
> - Learn to cook. This doesn't actually save much money at the individual level but is huge for families.
I'd say it can save a ton of money at the individual level and is likely much healthier, and often time as well (probably biased because I can passively cook because I understand the science of cooking)
My example meal that is paleo friendly is grilled chicken breast and frozen vegetables; my dinners cost ~ $3/day that way. Add in rice or quinoa for about $0.30/day.
If you're cooking more complex meals the savings or nutrition might not be as much - or if your grocery store is far away or expensive.
- dkns 9y agoAny recommended reading on passive cooking? Sounds like something that would be really useful for me.
- eru 9y agoLook up eg Sous Vide cooking.
- smileysteve 9y agoHmm. I haven't read anything about it; Some tools come in handy - George Foreman cooks both sides and shuts off at a temperature. A little experience teaches you when a chicken breast is juicy or drill - Oven cook timers (i mostly use the oven for fish/potato trays) are one of the most underrated and underused "automated" things that we've had for 50 years. - Typically hard to mess up covered or steamed vegetables or potatoes; they have a "natural" alarm; is the water overflowing or do you smell at all (the water is low). Use enough water that'll it'll evaporate as you turn the burner down.
- BatFastard 9y agoIf you really want to save money on food, just fast frequently, saves a ton of time too.