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I would like to see more efforts like this: * https://efficiencyiseverything.com/calorie-per-dollar-list/ https://efficiencyiseverything.com/calorie-per-dollar

I would like to see more efforts like this: * https://efficiencyiseverything.com/calorie-per-dollar-list/ https://efficiencyiseverything.com/calorie-per-dollar-list/ * https://efficiencyiseverything.com/The-Cookbook-v-1.4.pdf https://efficiencyiseverything.com/The-Cookbook-v-1.4.pdf * https://efficiencyiseverything.com/Weekly_Groceries.pdf https://efficiencyiseverything.com/Weekly_Groceries.pdf Honestly, it is not that expensive to cook at home. The "foodie" industry fills the Internet with recipes that are complicated and expensive, and this can definitely be a barrier for people who don't know how to cook. But once you learn to avoid recipes with 10+ ingredients, it's actually less of a time commitment than running out for fast food, as long as you have ingredients on hand. Once you know what you like and you always have your staples available, it becomes almost automatic. It does take time to learn this and develop your own system, however.

minikites 7y ago
You're leaving out the time it takes to shop (many poor people live in food deserts and would have to travel quite far for things like fish sauce and green onion) and the time it takes to cook (in between working two jobs and taking care of a child). Time is the much more valuable resource as it relates to healthy cooking and eating.
- iamnothere 7y ago
  Food deserts are probably the biggest issue for some low-income people. This is a big problem and obviously needs to be addressed, especially for people who may not have access to transportation. Cooking itself does not have to take that much time. Many recipes can be prepared using rough chopping and only occasional observation/adjustment.
overkill28 7y ago
Seriously, it bugs me when people try to cook and start with a giant, very precise recipe that has you using multiple pans and a laundry list of fresh herbs and spices. That might be fun for a special occasion but it's not a good way to introduce beginners to cooking. Salt, pepper, olive oil. Then go get any vegetables, grains and proteins that you like. Work your way up from there.
- AstralStorm 7y ago
  Or don't and cook Korean. ;) (Their dishes are components tossed together mostly.)

minikites 7y ago

You're leaving out the time it takes to shop (many poor people live in food deserts and would have to travel quite far for things like fish sauce and green onion) and the time it takes to cook (in between working two jobs and taking care of a child). Time is the much more valuable resource as it relates to healthy cooking and eating.

iamnothere 7y ago
Food deserts are probably the biggest issue for some low-income people. This is a big problem and obviously needs to be addressed, especially for people who may not have access to transportation. Cooking itself does not have to take that much time. Many recipes can be prepared using rough chopping and only occasional observation/adjustment.

overkill28 7y ago

Seriously, it bugs me when people try to cook and start with a giant, very precise recipe that has you using multiple pans and a laundry list of fresh herbs and spices. That might be fun for a special occasion but it's not a good way to introduce beginners to cooking. Salt, pepper, olive oil. Then go get any vegetables, grains and proteins that you like. Work your way up from there.

AstralStorm 7y ago
Or don't and cook Korean. ;) (Their dishes are components tossed together mostly.)