Counting Pennies

I did some quick shopping today, mostly scanning for sales at my local outdoor green market and supermarket. So far, these are my food expenses:

Ramen noodles: $1 (6 packets)

Potatoes: $1.68 (4 lbs)

Cheese: $2.30 (1 lb)

Frozen meat cutlets: $1.4 (1 lb)

Frozen stuffed pasta: $1 (1 lb)

TOTAL: $7.38

Ouch. That’s almost half of my budget right there. I don’t eat meat, though (I just bought some for when a friend eats over), so that will probably save me some money in the long run. I’m spending the rest of this week’s money tomorrow, so I need to plan how to make the most of it. The cheese probably wasn’t a good idea, but I’m one of those people who believe “cheese makes everything better” so I figured I can stretch it out and use it as a condiment if the meals get too boring or bland. The Ramen noodles are not a normal part of my diet but they can work if I complement them with veggies or add them to a mixed meal.

Anybody dealing with an extreme food budget and willing to share some ideas?

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