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Thanks for the tips on some of the healthiest and less expensive foods.

Posted by dduncan on July 27, 2008 6:10 PM

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Oats...you need to make sure you are NOT getting the Quick Oats...they are not as good for you as the kind of Oats that take longer to cook. The longer the Oats take to cook, the better they are for you. I can't remember the name of them. But, I just learned about that at my Weight Management Class.

Also, Rice...Whole Grain Rice is better...the kind that takes longer to cook also. The Minute Rice is not as good for you!

Just some tips I've learned!

Posted by Daiysi on July 30, 2008 2:16 PM

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Even better, grow your own produce! Even if you live in an apartment and just have a balcony, you can container plant a tomato. A window box-type of planter can contain "designer" lettuces and radish. A large half wine barrel container can hold a an entire zuccinni plant! You can start looking NOW for deals on containers everywhere and be ready to plant by next spring! My Great-Grandmother, even in her later years set up a container garden on her apartment balcony. She used "found" lumber for shelves and cement blocks to make the shelves. She had fresh veggies throughout the growing season, and she was in her 90's then!

Posted by SRFoster on October 23, 2008 9:47 PM

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thanks for the healthy shopping list. never thought to soak my own beans. always bought them in the can.

Posted by justinsvr on November 04, 2008 11:29 AM

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Another way to save on fresh produce, is to ask the produce salesperson if they have any overripe produce that they are throwing away. I can usually get a very large box for about $3 or $4, and there is nothing wrong with the fruits and veggies. If I get more than I can use in a day or two, I freeze, or can it, or make jam. I also have a food dehydrator and now we have lots of dried fruit to snack on. As an example, I got about 40 pounds of bananas for $3.00. Now i have banana chips and frozen bananas that will last most of the winter.

Posted by rulerof5 on November 24, 2008 11:37 PM

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Flea Markets! Think Global - Act Local!

I can get green peppers either three or four for a dollar, slice them into julienne strips and freeze them for later use.

Posted by anonymous on November 28, 2008 8:34 PM

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I buy bananas, peel them and freeze them...great snack...same with red grapes and strawberrys...

Posted by Susan Rosen on November 28, 2008 8:45 PM

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the whole grain oats that Daiysi is refering to is called Steele Cut Oats. Not only are they better for you but they are more filling and have a better taste!

Posted by anonymous on December 01, 2008 1:36 PM

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My daughters and I get as many organic leafy greens as we can and make a lentil and wild rice soup with a tomato base and the greens. we usually only spend 20.00 on ingredients but it lasts us a whole month and though we eat the soup as a snack or light dinner for a good week, we freeze the rest and use it in other meals with chicken, or add fish to make a chowder later and it saves me a ton of money by doing it and my little girls and I are far healthier for it. Especially this time of year! When in doubt make a huge pot of soup lol

Posted by Tera on December 12, 2008 11:38 AM

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One "food" I'd ad to this list is water. Most of us don't drink enough of it, and it can replace expensive sodas, lattes, juices, etc. Filtered into a stainless steel water bottle is my favorite m.o. Way less than a $1.

Posted by catdoc1 on December 27, 2008 10:00 AM

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I've found that oats are all pretty much the same. I like the steel-cut oats because of the texture. Cooking time for all these oats is so short as to make the "quick-cooking" oats ridiculous. Add raisins, craisins(expensive) or any darn fruit you like. Oats are great.

Oats are also the main ingredient when I make my granola. Making your own cuts out the vast amount of sugar in commercial granola and other cerals. Make it great with fruit, almonds, etc.

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Posted by Jerry Benjamin on December 27, 2008 3:38 PM

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I buy old fashioned oats and cook them up in the microwave (add water and heat for 1.30 min). they don't get mushy like the quick oats. of course taste better on the stove top, but so much faster in the microwave.

Posted by leigh67 on December 28, 2008 10:44 AM

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@laura. I completely agree. I think water tastes so much better out of stainless steel than plastic. Baffles me that people waste money on plastic bottles of water at the store. I have had my Siggs water bottle for years and love it. Even got mini-siggs for my nieces for christmas they take them with them everywhere.

Posted by anonymous on December 28, 2008 10:46 AM

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I also microwave my "steele cut" oats. But, I like mine chunky & drier than most people! hehe
I don't add milk........but enjoy the flavor & texture! Some say I'm "crazy", but who cares?!
I even eat it through the summer! Doesn't have to be steaming HOT, just "cooked". (Hint - rolled or "steele cut" are pre "cooked")

Posted by Karen on January 01, 2009 3:37 AM

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@karen. glad I am not the only one. everyone thinks I am crazy too for loving my crunchy steel cut oats.

Posted by jill on January 01, 2009 10:12 AM

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I have a green house, not functioning yet. Where can I find less expensive seeds and planters?

Posted by Rosemary on January 09, 2009 5:35 PM

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I would like to learn how to make the banana chips??
Ruff

Posted by druff on January 09, 2009 7:04 PM

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I helped my brother get back on his feet after an unexpected illness and while he was here I made bean soup from scratch. He didn't want to eat it at first because of being bothered with so much gas. It was then that I found out he never drained and rewashed his beans. I told him I always sort and wash my beans, then cover with fresh water and bring them to the boil. I cook them for 10 min. and turn the heat off and let them soak for two hours. Then I drain the beans and rewash them and recover them with fresh cold water by about two inches. I bring them to the boil and turn the heat down and gently cook them till tender, about another two hours. In the last hour I add a stalk of celery cut up , a cup of chopped onion and two cleaned and pealed carrots sliced thin. In the last half hour I add salt. If I have it I will add some diced ham and if not I simply add a couple tablespoons of cannola oil. Oil helps to slow the digestion a bit and make food more filling. When done I serve and the discomfort from gas and bloating is reduced to a minimum. He tried it and loved it so now he too makes his own soup from scratch. When I serve the soup I also set a jar of mild salsa on the table . A few spoons of salsa is also delish.

One more thing that I have learn over the years is the right pot or pan for cooking makes a big difference in the end product at times. I have seen so many people buy soup and stock pots that have thin bottoms and then they wonder why everything burns on the bottom ! People , buy heavy bottom pots and pans. You will find they make all the difference in the world, no more burning! Unless, that is, you don't watch and stir your food and don't keep the heat to high !

As for oats, I think they are natures miracle food. You can cut or roll your own oats if you like or put them in the blender and make oat flour to add to everything from cakes and cookies to meatloaf, and to top it all off they help to lower your cholesterol ! What more could ask for and they are cheap !

Posted by Judy on January 18, 2009 12:58 AM

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Rosemary, you can usually find inexpensive seeds at wal-mart. I found veggie and flower seed packets for 10 cents.

Growing containers are some times cast off by other mass merchants or local greenhouses if they have a minor flaw like a small chip or crack. I use these for starting seeds or for herbs or edible flowers.

Posted by April on January 18, 2009 7:24 PM

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You can buy steam distilled water that is safer than tap water. Tap water has been getting industrial waste residue in it that can cause cancer. Steam distilled water is safer.

Posted by Gabby on January 19, 2009 8:20 PM

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The cheapest but healthies food I found for around a buck or less a pound was.(found in bulk/bulk bins)

Oats
rice
flour and biscuit mix
sugar
pasta
cornflakes
dried beans
dried soup vegetables
dried onions
potatoes
bananas
zuchini or sqash in season
corn in season
apples in season
chicken legs on sale at "share colorado"
turkey/whole bird "during holidays"
canned tuna fish
sardines
some tea bags

also during holidays you can find whole turkeys/chicken's or roast's on sale cheap or some stores will give them to you free or for $5 or less if you purchase $50 or more in groceries(typically there is a limit person)

you figure a 20 pound turkey at $5 is only a quarter a pound,sure there are some bones and some work involved but its worth it. I use a counter top turkey cooker and divide the meat up in sealer bags and freeze for burritos,soups and hot sandwiches. I love to freeze the roasts,turkeys and chickens during the winter/fall holidays and cook them on the counter during summer time. Freezing the meat allows for easy dining during hot/busy summers. This is the way I get around the high cost of meat.

Posted by poorprincess28 on February 16, 2009 7:28 PM

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freeze odds and ends of veggies in one container and odds and ends of fruits in another(edible pieces,bruised ok)

I use the veggie container to make soups and the fruit container to make smoothies.

I also save all the heels of bread to make homemade croutons.

I use twist top containers that are freezer safe like ziploc, I saw twist top because you can take them out of the freezer/open them and add to them easily(pull tops are harder to open from a frozen state)

Most of us never use all our produce or bread. This is a great way to use the odds and ends and not waste them. THat one carrot,one celerty stick, 1/8th of an onion etc etc can make soem really good veggie soup or beef stew. And when it comes to smoothies the more variety in the mix the better. Same with croutons....odds and ends of wheat,rye,honey oat and pumpernickle breads make for an intersting salad topping.

Posted by poorprincess28 on February 16, 2009 7:35 PM

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another idea I read about is utilizing food buffet containers.

at salad/soup buffets:
fill up to go boxes with a variety of expensive fruits like oranges,strawberries,kiwi,blueberries and melon for the total cost of $3-5. They are already,washed/peeled and seeded, so you know your getting $5 of fruit not fruit and peel.

also fill up a box with veggies like pepper,zuccini and jicama slices plus cherry tomatoes etc that normally are pretty prices.
use your own cheap lettuce and dressing.

also at the salad bar get the soup containers.
use for shredded cheese,diced meat,diced olives,onions or peppers in specific recipies you are making for dinner at home. Get just the amount you need for the low cost of a buck or so.

Last but not least visit a hot food buffet that serves items like chinese,mexican or american food like meatloaf/chicken etc.
only fill the box with the main course since that is the most expensive to make. serve at home with your own hot veggie and rice/bread/pasta/tortillas or potatoes. often costing just 5-8 which can easily with veggie and starch be shared with a family of 4-6.
avoiding the starches and fillers allow you to maximize the value of the to-go box. You can fill it with whatever you want for a set price,why not fill it with the item that will bring you and your family the most value.

Posted by poorprincess28 on February 16, 2009 8:05 PM

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free stock broth.

put a pound or two of meat (chicken/turkey or beef) trimmed of all skin/bones and most fat into crock pot...add some onion and basil if you have it(green onions are cheap and I grow basil in my window) cover with water cook 12-14 hours on low.
seperate the meat from the broth.
The meat will be used for sandwiches,salads and burrittos. scoop out the onions and basil from the broth(if desired/I leave mine in) transfer to a freezeable container,let sit 12 hours in the fridge then skim all the fat off the top that hardens(will be thick whitish layer)) Move the broth into the freezer,will freeze 3 months. Great for use in bean or ministrone soup or even vegetable soup.

At the end of summer(hottest months) I will cook most of my meat that I don't grill this way. Then we can have salads and burritos during the last part of summer,using the broth in the fall for quick soups with canned or already prepared dried beans and whatever odds and ends of frozen/fresh veggies and cooked left over rice,potatoes or pasta we have.

Posted by anonymous on February 17, 2009 6:34 PM

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Our Giant store sells their meat that is near the expiration date for pennies on the dollar. I only buy this meat, I use it with in a few days or freeze for later on. I save a lot of money and plan my meals around what I can get. I follow the girls as she marks down the meat at half price to make sure I get the pick of what is available that day. Giant marks down the meat in late afternoon.

Posted by mom on February 23, 2009 5:28 PM

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For FREE information on planting any type of garden, canning, freezing, drying food and a zillion other ideas about anything about your home or yard, contact the County Extension Agent and Home Economist for your local county. Every county in the Continental United States has these offices. Every state has a college which is the state Agricultural College (like Texas A&M, Mississippi State, etc.). These colleges are the home base for the consultants and researchers who advise each county agent. You may have heard of the 4H Clubs, Homemakers Clubs, etc who are sponsored by the State and US Gov.

Posted by Ruth on February 25, 2009 12:19 AM

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My Tip for Cooking old fashioned or steel cut oats.

cover with boiling water (I am totally addicted to my electric tea kettle) so this is easy for me.

put on burner on low and go do your morning routine. If your routine is more than 15 minutes, just let the oats soak in the hot water and put on low when you get back to the kitchen. They will be hot and lovely by the time you finish your first cup of coffee or pack your lunch or unload the dishwasher or whatever you have to do in the kitchen in the morning.

I use a generous amount of water since I like to let them cook until they are very creamy.

If they cook until they start to stick then plop your bowl over the saucepan (warms bowl!) and remove from heat for one minute and they will loosen back up.

It is all a matter or doing things in an order...the oats cook while you do other stuff you normally do in the morning instead of waiting until you only have time for microwave instant oats to start them.

and oatmeal is even less expensive if you buy your oats from the stores with bulk food in bins. Look for stores where lots of people shop the bins so there is lots of turnover and everything is fresh. If you have to crowd in or wait to get to the bin this is a good sign!

Posted by anonymous on February 27, 2009 4:24 PM

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I shop at wholefoods...so I always spend a fortune on food.

Posted by anonymous on March 02, 2009 7:21 AM

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Where can you get eggs for less than $1? I haven't seen a price that low for eggs in at least five years or so. I pay around $3 a dozen, sometimes more. Kale is actually pretty expensive as well. I think the $1 price point is extremely outdated.

Posted by LS on March 02, 2009 10:05 PM

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I think the article said that HALF a dozen of eggs is about $1, so around $2 for a whole dozen. I shop at Walmart Supercenter and the eggs are always less than $2/dozen, and lately they've actually only been about $1.25/dozen. Most of the food there is way cheaper than at supermarkets.

Posted by Jen on March 03, 2009 12:59 AM

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I don't want to be insulting to those who recommend Wal-Mart since I know there are very cheap prices at those stores. However, please stop to think of why the stuff is cheap. They DO have the advantage of being the biggest retailer in the world and get great bulk deals as such, but they also pay very poorly, do not provide benefits like insurance and on and on...
Wal-mart employees are THE largest percentage of working people receiving some forms of public assistance in many areas of the country. Please check it out.

Posted by Rose on March 04, 2009 6:53 PM

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Yes Rose, Good point! I think I will pay a bit more and shop at a local store if possible!

Posted by anonymous on March 04, 2009 10:49 PM

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Yes, I agree with you all on the WalMart issue. I do shop there occasionally, but mostly for ad match prices, and clearance items. (I found a toddler long sleeve shirt for $1, and it was cute, too!)

And regarding eggs, I find them for 99 cents at Bashas with the "re-pack" eggs. They assemble re-pack eggs most every week labeling the sale price with a "tiny" 99 cent sticker. They are a mixed batch of eggs like brown eggs and white, small or large other ones)...so I look for those often!

Also I look for reduced price cuts of meat, and have them grind it into hamburger. Great savings!

Posted by Laurie on March 06, 2009 7:36 AM

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Thank you everyone for these great tips. I also like to roast whole turkeys and freeze the meat for later use¡K but go one step further; I then cook the carcass and any bones, wings etc, with a carrot, some celery onions and for seasoning Salt, peppercorns and a bay-leaf simmer for several hours (we call it until it¡¦s double dead!) and.. Voila! I have Turkey stock! To be used in any recipe that calls for chicken stock. Any kind of bone-in Roasts or steak, (bone taken out before serving) and then cooked in the same manner will make a great beef stock.
One thought on the Wal-mart issue: While with all corporations there is a lot to be improved, but think about this; They pay better then most ¡§burger-flipping¡¨ jobs and look around who they hire, we just had a wal-mart open in our area and all kind of people with small handicaps where finally able to find a position there, while no-one else would hire them before. Did you know Wal-mart supports the local farmer by purchasing locally whenever possible?!
Just my 2 cents �º

Posted by Heidi on March 07, 2009 12:40 AM

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I also recommend that people shop for spices and seasonings and purchase the powders vs. salts. I am a Home Ec. teacher and dietitian and found this very helpful.(Way to much sodium in our diet.)I use recipes for making my own seasoning mixes to use in soups and casseroles. Another thing I do with my students is make gnocci,(potato dumplings from leftover mashed potatoes, flour, eggs and a little seasoning. They can use this for Noodles and Cabbage (Haluski) or with Pasta Sauce. Also when you run across a
deal on produce, carrots, mushrooms, onions, celery, cook it up in containers, freeze them and you can add them to soups and stews. Lastly
I recommend you use the library or your own computer to look up recipes for mixes (master mix for cakes, pancakes and quick breads). Also
look up recipes homemade mixes (rice, noodles etc.) You can make them with less sodium and fat and the kids love them. Thanks for sharing.

Posted by Marianne G. Marek, FCS teacher, MS,RD,LDN on March 08, 2009 3:05 PM

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I am an older male taking care of himself. I am very poor and don't eat well at all but I have discovered many ways to serve Ranen Noodles. I have no refrigeration or cooking stove. Let the noodles sit in water a couple hours. I use a plastic coffee container and sometimes let sit overnight. Turn the lid upside down so it can breath otherwise it smells. Use extra water and after microwaving pour excess water in a cup for a tasty hot drink.
Add anything to the noodles. Generic chicken soup is very good and a can of chili over noodles is my favorite. I use the flavor packages to spice up a can of green beans and if you don't like Ramen Noodles try some sour cream on them. MMmm good.
There are all kinds of ways to use Ramen Noodles and at 12¢ a pack its affordable.
I'm only talking cheap not nutritional.

Posted by Robert on March 11, 2009 10:12 PM

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Last month we bought a small $1.50 Arugula plant at our local Farmers Market. You find this in Spring Mix Salad and its similar to spinach greens. In just 2 weeks it had doubled in size and we have been harvesting from it twice a week since. We are a family of 4 and it keeps filling back in. It is great for salad or cooked down with garlic and mushrooms. I have also used it in stuffings instead of spinach. I just went and bought 2 more plants because this one has worked so well. I have not bought salad mix or spinach since this first plant went in. Every time we harvest from it the leaves just come back beautifully!

Posted by Julie on March 12, 2009 11:53 PM

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Did you plant the arugula in your yard or do you just grow it insidea? I live in a city and can't grow things outside, but would love to have a food producing indoor plant!

Posted by sal on March 13, 2009 12:36 PM

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Because I worked many years in a grain mill and lab testing TDN=total digestive nutrients, I have vast amount of knowledge about the quality of certain foods. WHOLE OATS are the best and you can actually buy an attachment for your Kitchen Aid* mixer to grind/steel cut you own oats or buy yourself a hand crank model. The reason the whole oats are best is because they are sealed inside the natural container that God created for them to remain good for the animals that in nature may not harvest them for up to a year. That outer skin on the oat as with other grains is what preserves the food quality of the grain. Quick oats have already been cooked in steam at over 250 degrees and smashed by a roller/crimper, so unless you ate them right out of the machine at the grain mill you did NOT get the full Total Digestive Nutrients because they went from somewhere around 9% protein to less than 3% when you took then out of the can.

On another note: canned foods usually have less that 30% of their original nutrients, while dehydrated or flash frozen foods contain 90% of their original nutrients.
One last remark: Rose, I appreciate you sentiment about Wal-Mart, but the truth is they are one of the only honest companies in the world; they pay a real world price for their labor. That's why they are thriving while GM CORP. and others are failing because they are paying their Unionized work force up to 10 to 12 times the average wage. I make an honest living at $10.00 per hour but GM has workers they are forced to pay $120.00 per hour and it has destroyed their company and our economy. Doctors/Health/Insurance Care are also destroying our county through over inflated price gouging, what they need to do is earn an honest profit like WAL-MART !!!

Posted by anonymous on March 13, 2009 3:26 PM

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Peeeeeeeeeeeeerfect Information!!!!

Posted by anonymous on March 14, 2009 1:07 PM

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We planted the arugula outside. I think it would also grow as a container plant also especially if you are cutting leaves regularly. It just needs plenty of water and sun. I also fertilize my plants with a spray on miracle grow fertilizer. They all come back great.

Posted by Julie on March 14, 2009 11:24 PM

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hmmm, Walmart is learning from their past mistakes, take note, no problem shopping there, people need to work regardless of where it is; http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/global500/2008/snapshots/2255.html

Posted by Lee Lane on March 15, 2009 6:14 PM

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Apartment dwellers can buy an Earth Box, I have one and it is super. Check their webpage and read all about it. They are a bit expensive now but you can also find how to make your own out of plastic containers you store clothes in. I love reading all your comments.

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Posted by Lilian on March 16, 2009 10:50 AM

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Thanks so much for the information!

Posted by anonymous on March 16, 2009 2:36 PM

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You can grow a tomato or pepper in a 5-gallon bucket. Be sure to have a lot of drainage holes drilled into the bottom part of the bucket. Don't expect as many tomatoes as a "in-ground" tomato plant, but if you don't have the ground, use a bucket.

Check out your local library for "container gardens"

Posted by Marla on March 19, 2009 8:21 PM

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I really appreciate this wonderful site. Thank you! I love the ideas and tips. I am going to keep this on 'My Favorites' to refer to often.
I use my freezer alot to keep any foods fresh and on hand. I have prepared my own TV Dinners home made from left overs. I never waste any foods. I think we all need to get back to basics. :)

Posted by Dead Sea Mud Lady on March 20, 2009 3:16 PM

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Posted by BEV on March 22, 2009 7:13 PM

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I agree with some of the comments about WalMart. Their produce isn't the best. I read that you should wash your fruits and vegetables with 3:1 solution of water and white vinegar and that will get off most of the pesticides and things you don't want, but since hearing that, I definitely want to grow my own produce so I know what's on/in it. However, I just want to point out that I worked at Walmart as a cashier, and I was paid a good wage and I also had health insurance, so maybe they're improving? They also gave a scholarship to a student in my hometown.

Posted by anonymous on March 23, 2009 5:37 PM

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I use a 10"x10" self-watering plastic flower pot in black plastic to help keep it warmer. I've planted seeds from tomatoes I've bought at the store. The ripen on the vine type, medium sized. I plant them in the pot in late August outside, they need a lot of sun to germinate. Then before it gets cold, I bring them inside, set them on a high shelf, so when the vines grow they hang down, instead of having to stake them up. In front of a very sunny south facing window. When they blossom I take my pinky nail and softly scrape, and go between each blossom to pollinate. I start getting little green tomatoes at the end of February. It's nice eating fresh tomato's in winter. The year I had a blooming Poinsettia from Christmas, I pollinated the tomato with it's flower, and had larger and more tomato's that year.(Wyoming)

Posted by anonymous on March 27, 2009 1:02 PM

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please share your comments

Posted by jackie on April 06, 2009 3:10 PM

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Instead of buying Hamburger to use for different recipes have found Ground Turkey is just as tastey and less fat. also cheaper

Posted by anonymous on April 11, 2009 1:11 PM

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WooHoo...this is surely a great find. I just discovered this site!!

Oats are great made with apple juice instead of water. The juice makes them sweet, so there's no need to add sugar. Besides, the juice is better for you and the kids.

As for the Wal-Mart opinions, they're just like noses...Everybody's Got One. I get really frustrated at Wally World trying to find what I'm looking for, but hey, they ARE usually the best value for the money. I have a friend who was recently promoted to manager. She started at the bottom and worked her way up. She has always made decent wages and she's always had insurance. So, "Wal-Mart ain't so bad after all".

We shop our local Sam's Club for meat markdowns, usually on Mondays & Tuesdays here. Sometimes I get roasts or boneless chops for $1.00 per lb.

We prefer organic and raise a garden in summer. When the garden is gone, we buy regular produce most of the time, but washing REALLY reduces pesticides and any chemical residues. Organic is really expensive where we live.

You can make your own produce wash using a diluted solution of mild dish liquid (1 tsp detergent per gallon of water).

For grapes, strawberries, green beans, and leafy vegetables, swirl the foods in a dilute solution of dish liquid and water at room temperature for 5 to 10 seconds, then rinse with slightly warm water.

For the other fruits and vegetables, use a soft brush to scrub the food with the solution for about 5 to 10 seconds, and then rinse again with slightly warm water.

Peel Fruits with higher residue levels.

Peeling fruits, especially peaches, pears and apples, will help remove residues. Be sure to keep the peelings out of the compost. Some pesticides permeate the skin of the fruit, so this method does not guarantee residual free produce in all cases.

For more info, check out this website: www.eartheasy.com

Anyway, that's my 2 cents worth from Kentucky!!

Posted by Patty on July 24, 2009 2:00 AM

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Pesticides are not sprayed on fruit. They are sprayed on buds and flowers. The only thing that is sprayed on fruit is a fungicide on grapes. That is what we do here in the Niagara pennisula of Ontario, in Canda. The pesticide is easly washed off with water. No need for any whoppie dee do fruit washes. Save your money.

Posted by Someone who grew up on a fruit farm on July 30, 2009 4:14 PM

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Just have to weigh in onthe Wal- Mart debate.When most companies in Iowa were paying min. wage @ 7.25 hr., I was making 8.5 as a new hire cashier. It only takes a couple poor managers to make a few bad decisions, and the entire company is painted with the same bad brush. Like with every store, you have the bad with the good practices and pricing. User common sense to seperate the wheat from the shaff.

Posted by anonymous on August 10, 2009 2:54 PM

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I have to disagree about the benefits at Walmart. My husband works at Walmart and has insurance. Like most places you have to be a full time employee to get benefits. Some ppl complain that they deliberately hire only PT ppl. At our Walmart they hire according to availability. You are open to work most hours then you are placed higher on the list to get FT hours. I am a disabled RN. I have had the best and worst of insurance companies. Walmart is higher on the list of the best. It also depends on what type coverager you have.

As far as wages go. If you are at an entry level and you have no experience to offer Walmart, and have little or no education, yes you will get lower pay. Our Walmart pays higher than minimum wage. My husband has worked his way up from the ranks. He is a hard worker and has been promoted within the company. If you are an employee who sits down on job, chews gum and disappears when a customer has a question, has dubious hygiene, and outrageous hair, piercings or tatoos, I dare say you are doomed to a life of minimal pay jobs wherever you work. I am in no way saying that ppl with tattoos or piercings are not good workers. I am saying that the majority of the public who shops for foods do so with raised eyebrows. I say that with love and respect as I have a nephew who is tatted and pierced and cannot find a job (for 3 years now).

Posted by anonymous on January 08, 2010 6:15 PM

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Make your own soy milk, the cost is sooooooooooo much cheaper than buying it. you can find soy makers on line. I got the soy nuts on line also. cost me about 27cents a quart, when I make it myself!

Posted by Doris on February 21, 2010 8:25 PM

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