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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - Feb 29 2008 : 9:21:48 PM
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Payday is around the 5th so I will make a menu let you all know how I do shopping then. :D I am trying to get as much organic fruit and veggies for Nora- oh- and Organic milk! So that might bump our $$ up a bit, but I think it's worth it to not mess up her little body! :D
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2008 : 9:40:20 PM
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Sherri- Yes, it really gives me incentive to bake my own bread and made do with what we have in the house
It's really easy to always run to the store and buy new stuff to make what you want and leave that bag of beans in the back of the cupboard or whatever.
So instead I just buy what I know we like, and maybe an experiment occasionally. That way we usually use up what we buy just as we are ready to go shopping again. :D
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2008 : 9:58:11 PM
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I find this a lot easier to do when we're at the cabin - I don't know if it's because when we go into Billings, I do a great big shopping, knowing it's going to be awhile before I'll be there again or what. Maybe I just have more time when I'm there and I think about what we're going to eat early in the day. Of course I have a big stockpile of food over there too. No refrigeration though and that becomes a challenge. It's curious that the same person could have such different habits in two different homes.
Farmgirl Sister #98
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2008 : 08:02:36 AM
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when we move back to CA I found a food coop within a 45 minute drive. they meet every 2 weeks- I can get grass fed beef, chicken and other meats, raw organic dairy, raw local honey, organic produce, and be able to order from a organic food distributer- for all of my bulk needs- grains, herbs etc... I am so excited about this- as when I was in CA last time I missed being able to order in bulk like this.. but to find local organic food is awesome!
Blessings, Debra
Psalms 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want."
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La Patite Ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
623 Posts
Jenn
CA
USA
623 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2008 : 9:19:56 PM
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| Debra, can you share the name & location of the coop? I'm curious to see if it's close to me. Thanks. |
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22shortie
True Blue Farmgirl
329 Posts
rebekah
sulphur
la
USA
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Posted - Mar 02 2008 : 07:08:31 AM
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susan, I buy lots of meat. My husband thinks there is no such thing as a meal without meat so, I spend lots of money on meat. We are planning on buying a local cow for butcher and splitting it with my mom, but we have to wait until we have a deep freezer. Maybe that will take a big chunck out of my grocery spending. I ussually spend around 130$ for two weeks worth of groceries. Then i still go back to the store a few times for little things so I would estimate it all adds up to about 150$ every two weeks. I planned two weeks worth of meals yesterday and made my grocery list so I will see how much under budget I can go on Monday. I'll et you guys know!!!quote:
Originally posted by TheSoapMaven
I dont even want to tell yall what I spent last month on groceries! you would pass smooth out. Do yall buy meat? Just curious.
Susan
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2008 : 09:28:53 AM
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[quote]Originally posted by Trace
I also make my own ricotta cheese(in a crockpot)
I'll start writing things down and let you girls know how it's going!!!
Trace
I know this is an old thread but I'm just now reading it and I'm loving this idea! I'm new to cheesemakign but loving it. How do you make ricotta in your crockpot??? |
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campchic
True Blue Farmgirl
312 Posts
Erin
Nebraska
USA
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Posted - Mar 02 2008 : 09:33:30 AM
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What is a food coop? I've read quite a few posts regarding this.
Erin |
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2008 : 09:43:32 AM
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Last summer I joined our local CSA, and that was wonderful! I signed up again. It's a fantastic way to get lots of fresh organic veggies, and what I didn't eat each week I froze or canned. It's money up front, but in my opinion it's well spent.
Nobody has yet mentioned about making veggie stock... I keep a gallon ziplock bag in my freezer at all times, and when I'm cooking or processing vegetables, I put all the ends, trimmings, peels, etc. in that bag. Carrot ends, potato peels, beet and carrot tops, herb stems, even apple cores. Onion peels and garlic skins too. When the bag is full, I start another one. When I want veggie stock, I put a bag of "veggie bits" in a pot, and boil it for a half hour or so. Strain, and I've got delicious veggie stock. You'd realy be amazed how flavorful it is. I use it for soups or to cook beans.
I've been vegetarian (not vegan) for 17 years and you can have lots of healthy, cheap meals without meat! I cook for my non-veggie friends all the time and once you learn how to do it, you can really have lots of delicious meals without "missing" the meat. it's a good way to save money and be very healthy. |
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2008 : 09:45:22 AM
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A food co-op is a group of people who come together to order things in bulk and share it. Some bulk food companies have a minimum order so this keeps you from having to come up with all the minimum.. Also is good for dealing with local farmers and ranchers- you get a better deal if you are ordering a larger amount. This one has found a organic dairy farm we can get raw milk, cheese and butter from, raw honey, organic produce, local herb grower- for supplements, a place to order sprouted flours from, and the organic health food company.. yay!
Blessings, Debra
Psalms 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want."
http://myvintagehome.blogspot.com
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La Patite Ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
623 Posts
Jenn
CA
USA
623 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2008 : 8:57:07 PM
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| Moorpark is in Ventura County. Is Valley Spring near Temecula? |
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