Hi RetroMom:

I thought this was something worth reading! :)

http://www.jamesbeard.org/index.php?q=news_and_features_new_frugal_gourmets

Sincerely, Cate

One of my managers at work told me a horror story about dented cans getting bacteria in them and causing people to get REALLY sick. DONT BUY DENTED CANS!!!

I want to thank everyone for their ideas. I use to spend almost $3000.00 a month for groceries, since I have been out of work I have had to cut way back under $700.00 now I spend around $500.00 and I'm sure I can cut out some more. I went to the store today and bought 4 meals for $56.00, not bad. I still haven't tried cutting coupons that's next. I did forget to mention family size, there is 5 of us down from 7, two teenage boys are now out of the house. I love the ideas I get from here, keep them coming

I make chicken and dumplings. I boil chicken and pull apart after it's cool, 2 cans cream of chicken soup, 1 cup water, 1 bag of frozen mixed vegetables. I cook that in the crockpot for 2 hours on high then add 1 can buttermilk bisquit cut into 4 and cook for another 45 min to hour. It's a filling meal and my children enjoy it

I just went through 6 weeks of buget meal planning. It was tough, but I'm thankful I did it (so is my bank account)! If you have a chance you can see the 6 budget challenges here: http://www.bettycrocker.com/Community/Blogs/ViewBlog.aspx?app=b&u=113626

Sincerely, Cate