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Default (2007-12-21) New survey on the RFC site: Eating well on US$40.00per week?

On Dec 21, 11:02 am, Sheldon > wrote:
> ChattyCathy wrote:
> >http://www.recfoodcooking.com/

>
> > I am going to blame Christine Dabney for this one...

>
> Why ask if it's eating for one, two, or a dozen?!?!?
>
> Cooking for more than one saves energy/time... but each person eats
> their own food... if it's two, what, you each eat half portions?
>
> No wonder so many think they eat well on $40/week... they eat half
> portions... they feed their entire family by adding more water to the
> stew.


If I buy a single portion of food, it costs more than if I purchase
larger sizes or in quantity. The difference between one and two isn't
that great, but when you add a family, it does make a difference in
purchasing.

And think of how cheap it is if you're buying for a platoon!

maxine in ri