On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:54:16 -0700, Christine Dabney
> wrote:


>One of the things I am finding, at least for the way I cook and eat,
>that $40/week buys me almost too much food. If I spend it on high
>priced "treats", then it doesn't go far at all.

Why don't you take the time you're spending with this silly
self-challenge you're undertaking and work a few more hours per month
and buy what you really like? According to what you've posted over
the years you sure do like your "treats"

Just a thought.

Lou