Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Fri 28 Jan 2005 06:06:53a, kilikini wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>
>> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>> On Fri 28 Jan 2005 05:27:24a, kilikini wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>>>
>>>> Damsel wrote:
>>>>> On Thu, 27 Jan 2005 22:15:40 GMT, "kilikini"
>>>>> > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Steve Calvin wrote:
>>>>>>> Wayne Boatwright wrote: <snipped>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Kili and I are originally from neighboring states. I think that
>>>>> cottage cheese is probably a regional thing. Or maybe that's all
>>>>> that was
>>>>> available here, way back when.
>>>>>
>>>>> Carol
>>>>
>>>> Do you think that's the reason, Carol? Is it regional for Cottage
>>>> Cheese? I think my mom said it was cheaper and that's why she used
>>>> it, but I don't know. She always was a cheapskate. <g> Shoots, if
>>>> I can't afford da ricotta, I don't-a-make da lasagna! In all
>>>> truth, lasagna isn't necessarily an inexpensive dish anyway. By
>>>> the time
>>>> you buy all the cheese (mozzarella, ricotta - COTTAGE - and
>>>> parmesan), get the noodles, whatever meat or veggie, it's right up
>>>> there in the $30 - $40 US mark. But then, that was on Maui;
>>>> haven't tried it with Florida's considerably cheaper food prices.
>>>>
>>>> kili
>>>
>>> You're right, it's certainly not a bargain food. Another fooler is
>>> chili, especially if you buy canned beans and tomato product, and
>>> put
>>> a lot of meat in it.
>>>
>>> Wayne
>>
>> Good point, Wayne. Chili (beans or no) requires so many ingredients
>> that it gets rather pricey. Another one that does is just plain,
>> homemade spaghetti sauce. By the time you buy tomatoes, herbs,
>> onion, mushrooms, garlic, whatever else you choose, it can be up to
>> $20 or more. I buy the jarred <gasp!> and touch it up according to
>> my tastes.
>>
>> kili
>
> Yes, kili, you're right. A lot of those big pot recipes that used to
> cost next to nothing to make are a lot more expensive today. I can
> remember when those kinds of recipes were considered "economy meals"
> or "budget stretchers". Not so anymore. But they're sooo... good! I
> do the same thing you do when I just want a small quantity of
> spaghetti sauce and don't have a lot of time. Usually, though, I
> make a huge pot of meat sauce that simmer's all day. The I break it
> down to meal size portions for two and freeze. Same with chili and
> certain soups. It makes coming home from work and having dinner a
> lot easier.
>
> Wayne

I wish I had the freezer space for that! So, save me a chair next time you
guys have it for dinner. :~)

kili