tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post4918450668703229722..comments2024-03-18T19:04:20.585-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: Eat Well and Keep it FrugalCheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-72847127093455586162021-07-18T14:38:15.669-04:002021-07-18T14:38:15.669-04:00Neither of us are early morning eaters. I'll ...Neither of us are early morning eaters. I'll have a cup of coffee and would prefer something around 9:30 but I'm at work then & it's not convenient. So I'll have a piece of toast or something to get me through the morning. Lunch is something protein and heavier as we have a long haul before supper (working and then farm/garden work). Supper at this time of life is lighter. And not too many portions as Farmer doesn't eat many leftovers anymore. <br />We are eating more eggs, cheese and veggies this summer. Not many potatoes or breads.<br />Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633912756265339462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-30511660670441796262021-05-30T07:22:42.367-04:002021-05-30T07:22:42.367-04:00Super easy and tasty. ENJOYSuper easy and tasty. ENJOYCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-80780059376205847652021-05-29T18:40:25.316-04:002021-05-29T18:40:25.316-04:00Those granola bars are very interesting. I am goin...Those granola bars are very interesting. I am going to have to try them.<br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-31852537281208855602021-05-29T14:28:34.429-04:002021-05-29T14:28:34.429-04:00Sure it is. More is just a habit. Snacking is a ...Sure it is. More is just a habit. Snacking is a pleasure too - but just one big meal is all I eat.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-91084858726188440512021-05-29T08:24:37.772-04:002021-05-29T08:24:37.772-04:00We do that here too, Cheryl. One big meal a day an...We do that here too, Cheryl. One big meal a day and I think it's all we need too. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-54643045517980493352021-05-28T10:23:14.754-04:002021-05-28T10:23:14.754-04:00I love summer for the eating. So much fresh.
I li...I love summer for the eating. So much fresh.<br />I like the term pickety bits!!! I do that too.<br />I think many of us had those big meals at least once a day - ours was supper at 5PM prompt! Lunch was a sandwich and breakfast - well whatever Mom could get me to eat. I didn't like it even back then.<br />Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-48948592348686207662021-05-28T08:00:12.349-04:002021-05-28T08:00:12.349-04:00Yummy for the tummy! Summer is great for eating l...Yummy for the tummy! Summer is great for eating light. All that fresh produce, whether you raise it yourself or buy it at a farmer's market. As we have aged, the Urban Farmer and I usually have two meals a day. I have a smoothie for breakfast and he likes to cook his own breakfast, usually eggs from the backyard girls. Lunch is a bigger meal and about 4:00-4:30 we have small bits (some call it pickety bits). Gary and I both grew up on farms so big meals were standard fare. Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328333345401673320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-80004627880685341012021-05-28T07:19:49.815-04:002021-05-28T07:19:49.815-04:00I don't do breakfast either. I make my mornin...I don't do breakfast either. I make my morning drink - but that is it. I can't stand the smell of cooking food in the morning!<br />I am with you - much simpler as summer comes to be. Salad and sandwiches sound perfect. I love all the fresh produce.<br />Thank you and you have a great weekend.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-75189929862035316212021-05-28T07:17:52.358-04:002021-05-28T07:17:52.358-04:00Same here - I eat whatever I want. Most is good f...Same here - I eat whatever I want. Most is good for me! Some not.<br />ENJOYCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-68512639471788892322021-05-28T07:16:38.686-04:002021-05-28T07:16:38.686-04:00Options make life exciting!! I love having differ...Options make life exciting!! I love having different things to choose from.<br />That sounds good and very frugal!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-64972386820799694312021-05-28T07:15:42.496-04:002021-05-28T07:15:42.496-04:00It IS a real tough job to learn to cook for one. ...It IS a real tough job to learn to cook for one. I know we have many one person homes represented here. It probably is easier to eat this way if alone - but simple meals can be made for all.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-46302973398226793652021-05-28T01:24:36.318-04:002021-05-28T01:24:36.318-04:00I've only ever eaten two meals a day as long a...I've only ever eaten two meals a day as long as I can remember. I never, ever wake up hungry, so my first meal is between 12-1:00 pm and then dinner is six-ish. So just two meals a days. Now with the days getting longer and warmer it will be lots of sandwiches and salads. I just can't be bothered with making big meals with the warmer days. Plus might as well take advantage of all the yummy fruits and veggies the summer has to offer. Happy Memorial day (a little early) Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14705051302775964418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-70345770527917139762021-05-27T22:43:28.466-04:002021-05-27T22:43:28.466-04:00I think I will try the granola bars. I tend to eat...I think I will try the granola bars. I tend to eat what I please and not what I am told to eat. Well, I do eat healthy in all my choices. Okay, most of my choices.Practical Parsimonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419071209412207674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-15443490390642781622021-05-27T20:03:11.384-04:002021-05-27T20:03:11.384-04:00Look at all that beautiful food! Love that you gi...Look at all that beautiful food! Love that you give us so many great ideas. Tonight we had my fav supper of late: creamy chicken flavor ramen noodle soup with an egg poached in it :). Quick and easy.<br />Take care~Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15895877653972323599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-42160526888523349772021-05-27T17:40:09.284-04:002021-05-27T17:40:09.284-04:00Lots of great options there, especially for someon...Lots of great options there, especially for someone who moved to living alone fairly recently. I still make too many big meals, but I am learning to make less or freeze the rest, though last week I had the same curry for dinner four nights in a row to use it all up.<br />J Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359694967576509166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-73558288408255681282021-05-27T17:22:01.924-04:002021-05-27T17:22:01.924-04:00Great ideas. It is hard to cook smaller portions ...Great ideas. It is hard to cook smaller portions for sure. I am a work in progress on that.<br />Easy peasy granola bars!!! I know - the tomatoes and potatoes are delish - I have done both of them. Yu can top with whatever. It is always nice to get new ideas - especially easy and frugal ones!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-51751540153137072382021-05-27T17:00:08.411-04:002021-05-27T17:00:08.411-04:00Totally agree! I like to have a yogurt cup or cott...Totally agree! I like to have a yogurt cup or cottage cheese at breakfast. With yogurt, I stir in a 1/4 c. or less of granola (or crumble up a granola bar). Another option is toast with peanut butter. I try to make sure there's some protein. At dinner, if using a recipe, I traditionally cut it in half (making 2 servings, instead of 4) and have half for dinner and the other half for lunch the next day. For me, it reduces waste and keeps things interesting. I've learned over time that I'm not one to eat the same dinner meal for multiple nights in a row. Thanks for the granola recipe. Looks delicious and easy. And those potatoes and tomatoes? All I can say is thank you for the suggestions! :-)Lori Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08649542104284197181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-26330469056762711392021-05-27T16:58:52.599-04:002021-05-27T16:58:52.599-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lori Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08649542104284197181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-9890722549559127162021-05-27T16:47:44.984-04:002021-05-27T16:47:44.984-04:00The heat always dims my appetite and that is not a...The heat always dims my appetite and that is not a bad thing. Right now I tend to fast between 12 and 16 hours so normally don't eat until around noon. If I have a big meal then, supper will be something light. If I just have yogurt and fruit then my main meal later will be a big salad (with lots of different components) plus a protein.<br />If I'm hungry I eat - if I'm not then a cup of tea will do. It's the real advantage of living on your own - you just cater to your own needs.Margie from Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103835021764804099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-31882815191653749042021-05-27T14:39:39.469-04:002021-05-27T14:39:39.469-04:00I think summer is the cheapest eating time too. S...I think summer is the cheapest eating time too. So many fresh goodies from the garden and fresh produce abounds at markets.<br />Yep - give me a burger or a cold cut sandwich (with tomato) or a hot dog and a salad and I am in food heaven!<br /><br />Bummer - smoothies can be so yummy. Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-25636589812445535752021-05-27T14:36:36.546-04:002021-05-27T14:36:36.546-04:00Yes mam - very tasty and oh so easy!Yes mam - very tasty and oh so easy!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-30022637614612493212021-05-27T14:34:34.579-04:002021-05-27T14:34:34.579-04:00It all sounds so yummy! I have a somewhat picky H...It all sounds so yummy! I have a somewhat picky Hubby so many things I would eat he would not touch. I do think it is cheaper to eat in the summer since a big bowl of watermelon and something like a sandwich or burger is plenty for us. I am a person who wakes up starving every morning so breakfast is often the biggest meal of the day here which is pretty much always a low cost meal. Our alternative practitioner is always pushing smoothies but I just cannot consume all that cold. It makes me feel ill. I finally told her that and she checked me and told me I am right. Thank goodness I don't have to do that anymore!Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-58173049061605451912021-05-27T13:33:19.580-04:002021-05-27T13:33:19.580-04:00I am going to try those granola bars. They sound ...I am going to try those granola bars. They sound easy and good and cheap!Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.com