Moderation and the Grocery Budget

This past weekend, Brian and I made a trip down to Granville Island (not really an island) and did a bit of grocery shopping at the marketplace.  Now, we’re pretty infamous for our $200 grocery budget, so it may be surprising to learn that we really do enjoy good food. I ended up purchasing (among...

Planning our 2013 Vegetable Garden

This past week in Vancouver, I broke out a dress for the first time in 2013.  It was a beautiful, warm and sunny day – the kind of day that fools visitors into thinking that Vancouver is bright and cheery all the time.  ;)  It reminded me that it is about time to start thinking about gardening...

Kitchen How-To: Cook great eggs

Sometimes the hardest part of making a budget is figuring out how the hell you’re supposed to get everything done… and not over-spend!  Many people find cooking to be challenging or overwhelming.  How are you supposed to make a decent meal when everything is so expensive and recipes call for...

Grocery budget motivation #2

How is everyone’s 2013 grocery budget holding up?  Brian and I haven’t made any changes to our grocery budget this year.  We are still spending $200 a month for the two of us, usually split up into $100 for the first half of the month and $100 for the second half.  This pays for all of our...

Leftover turkey recipe ideas

So the holidays are winding down and you’re having your last few turkey dinners with your friends, family, and distant relatives.  Then the age old question arises… What to do with the turkey leftovers?  Here’s 5 quick speed-recipe ideas for your leftover turkey: Turkey sandwich is...

How to prevent food waste

Wastage is one of the biggest reasons why the average North American spends so much on food.  While exact monthly amounts vary, everyone loses out when food is wasted.  Recent reports estimate food waste at $27 billion per year in Canada and 40% of annual food production in the United States....