A guide to feeding one's family delicious, nutritious meals on a budget explains how to slash grocery bills, plan healthy and low-cost menus, get the most out of coupons and store specials, and other ways to satisfy picky eaters economically. Original.
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I personally would've been more impressed with this book if I was younger and just starting out in the savings scene. Rhonda has some good ideas, but they are SO basic that much of this is what grandma probably could taught me if I'd paid more attention. I liked her cheerful writing style. Unlike some other frugality experts, she doesn't take potshots at other authors. After reading this book however, I'm still unsure as to how she actually feeds her family. Her grocery lists don't match up well with the meals she actually prepared. In fact, some of her grocery lists are full of "fluff" foods, boxed cold cereal, crackers, pretzels, candy, popcorn etc. My own family would require far more protein, than what she bought. Rhonda reports making wonderfuls meals, including ham, chicken, enchiladas etc., but we are left to wonder how she does this. I speculate she practices the "pantry principle" (outlined in her book), but she instead leaves us to wonder. I have enjoyed some of the recipes here, particularly the low fat Ranch Dressing recipe, Momwiches, and her chicken recipes. A few of her food ideas are odd, my husband would balk if I served Cheesy Tuna Sauce over whole wheat toast for dinner. And he is a NOT a picky eater.
So this book could be helpful if you are new to cooking/saving. Rhonda offers some great resources, she is not hesitant to give credit to others. I respect her for that.
Format:Paperback
I use many of the recipes in this book each week. It has saved me money and time over and over again. My son loves the mom-whiches and the sweet and sour meatballs. My entire family loves the cinnamon raisin bread. I have used that recipe weekly for over a year and my family never gets tired of it. For the first time I actually made bagels and my kids enjoyed them. I do shop carefully, buy meat on sale and keep a stocked pantry. This book can keep your grocery budget down. Other great recipes include the french bread, popovers, potato chowder, and the simple pudding. I think your family will enjoy this book if you actually try the recipes. To save money shop the sales in your area instead of just shopping with a weekly list and keep your pantry stocked.
By T. Rimmer
Format:Paperback
This book was not worth [what] I paid for it. The ideas are old ones -- nothing new here. Also, she gives sample shopping lists and the meals she feeds her family from them. It's not hard to feed a family on $50 a week with no meat -- but strangely, although no meat appears on her grocery list (total $48.32) that next week she manages to prepare a roast beef dinner and a baked chicken. I found the grocery lists unrealistic for the meals she apparently provided from them -- some ingredients simply weren't there.
I can appreciate the fact that she is honestly trying to show people how to manage on a fixed income. I think it's commendable that she has managed to do so for her own four children -- but the book lacked a lot. She also seems to buy a lot of pre-made stuff -- ie., Miracle Whip, bottled salad dressing, whipped topping, muffin mix -- not to mention the 60 penny candies and pound of M&Ms. If you're going to write a book on [inexpensive], HEALTHY eating, I'm not sure I would include these things.
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The best homemaking book I have ever read!
I found this book to be wonderful. I received many ideas that have helped me a lot. The 90 minute bread recipe is wonderful! Read more
Published on Mar 15 2001 by Brenda Stantz
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Disappointing
This was sad. It was impossible not to like the author of this book, or believe that she sincerely wanted to make shopping easier for busy people. Read more
Published on April 6 2000 by Alexandra T. Schultz
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Save on your groceries and still eat well.
Barfield shares her personal system for providing nutritious, tasty meals for her family of six, complete with sample menus, shopping lists, and recipes. Read more
Published on Dec 3 1998
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Good Money-Saving Ideas, Recipes Questionable
While Rhonda's book is much healthier than her book that is similar than this one (Eat Well instead of Eat Healthy) I found some of her recipes leaned toward the sweet end of... Read more
Published on April 25 1998
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WONDERFUL!!
I loved Barfield's book "Eat Well for $50 a Week" but this book is even better with it's emphasis on eating healthy. Read more
Published on April 17 1998
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