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I recently bought a few Ramen Noodles because I hadn't had them in years and missed them. I don't use the unholy chemical packet that comes with it though. I flavor it myself. There's something about those noodles I really enjoy having once in a (great) while.
We normally throw out that great salty packet as well. A few months (or maybe longer) ago one of my cooking magazines had a recipe using Ramen noodles (again not the packette) cilantro, green onions, a little ginger, soy sause and a jalapeno. All you do is cook and drain the noodles, heat the other ingredients with a little olive oil and add the noodles. You can serve cold or heat them as a side dish. They are so good.
Kraft Mac and Cheese used to be pretty inexpensive (I used to just boil the noodles and added the cheese packet, left out the milk and butter). Then add in a can of tuna, and you have more than enough for a couple of meals. You used to be able to get 4 boxes of Mac & Cheese for around a dollar, but I'm not sure what they go for now.
If you want a little variety, you might be able to get a box or two of Kraft Mac & cheese, some Ramen, tuna, eggs and bread for your $5.00.
Our oldest daughter lived on that for about a year in college, between dorm days and sorority house days better known as apartment days. The tuna was added when she got her monthly check from mom and dad, the end of the month the mac and cheese was made according to the directions. You can't get 4 boxes for a buck anymore, but they still are cheap and yes, should last 2 meals. BTW it is more than 4 for a $ today, but you can pick them up on sale for about .49 from time to time or get off brands which are less expensive.
Im pretty much broke until next weds (i have $5.00 for food) so until then ill be living off skippy extra chunky peanut butter & strawberry jam. For sides ill make some simple potatoe salad (red potatoes, mayo, eggs, salt & pepper) & also have canned corn, mixed vegtables ot tater tots. For desert ill have canned fruit cocktail or peaches. Has anyone else lived off pb&j for a period of time ? I dont mind it but i still gotta buy the large jar of jam at fresh n easy for $2.49 & a 1 lb loaf of bread for $0.99. I might also buy a big 4.2 oz hershey almond candy bar for $1.29. I have kroger ice tea or country time lemonade to drink.
For the same money you could buy a pound of pinto beans, an onion, a bag of brown rice and some seeds to sprout. You would have a healthy, nutritious meal that is packed with vitamins, minerals and is low in sugar and sodium instead of resorting to eating crap.
For the price of canned peaches you could get a couple fresh ones, and apples too.
Ca does not tax food. Im going shopping @ 3 pm & thanks to a VERY nice stranger on c-d i have xtra money to buy some decent food + treat my cats to some tuna. There really are some good & decent people in this mixed up world. Thanks for all the info but things will be ok for now. Unfortunately aug is suppose to be a very slow work month for me but come sept its suppose to pick up. Also 1 of my senior cats is acting strange so i gotta keep a eye on her. Im hoping shes ok but idk.
I love top ramen with some shredded veggies mixed in (if your larder is not yet bare) and topped with a fried or poached egg.
I'm seeing a trend with this. Burger joints even offer their burgers topped with a fried egg. It seems you can top anything with one! I guess I can understand the allure, but, personally, it just doesn't sound good to me.
I'm seeing a trend with this. Burger joints even offer their burgers topped with a fried egg. It seems you can top anything with one! I guess I can understand the allure, but, personally, it just doesn't sound good to me.
A fried egg on a burger sounds good. It seems now a days burgers are being topped with all sorts of different foods like pastrami, mushrooms, etc.
I'm seeing a trend with this. Burger joints even offer their burgers topped with a fried egg. It seems you can top anything with one! I guess I can understand the allure, but, personally, it just doesn't sound good to me.
IMHO, it doesn't do anything for a burger, but it does a lot for a pile of noodles.
It's an attractive presentation of a super-cheap meal, on top of which it makes it a filling and nutritious one. You break the yolk over the noodles and kind of stir it up to make a sauce while you're eating. (I'd add a little sesame oil or soy sauce too)
If you don't like runny yolk, you could get the same cheap, nutritional bang for your buck by crumbling up a hard boiled egg over the noodles.
IMHO, it doesn't do anything for a burger, but it does a lot for a pile of noodles.
It's an attractive presentation of a super-cheap meal, on top of which it makes it a filling and nutritious one. You break the yolk over the noodles and kind of stir it up to make a sauce while you're eating. (I'd add a little sesame oil or soy sauce too)
If you don't like runny yolk, you could get the same cheap, nutritional bang for your buck by crumbling up a hard boiled egg over the noodles.
I'll have to try it on some noodles. You make that one sound appealing.
Ca does not tax food. Im going shopping @ 3 pm & thanks to a VERY nice stranger on c-d i have xtra money to buy some decent food + treat my cats to some tuna. There really are some good & decent people in this mixed up world. Thanks for all the info but things will be ok for now. Unfortunately aug is suppose to be a very slow work month for me but come sept its suppose to pick up. Also 1 of my senior cats is acting strange so i gotta keep a eye on her. Im hoping shes ok but idk.
wow, you made money on c-d...cool! I was wondering, it is Wednesday so how did you do? Have a good rest of week!
Go buy dried beans or lentils in bulk. Uber cheap and so much more healthy than all that sugar-laden crap.
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