Cheap. Fast. Good!
No, I’m not talking about my lifestyle for those of you who have your mind in the gutter. That is the title of a book I checked out of the library. It’s basically a cook book and it has some interesting recipes.
The author writes that making things at home can be cheap and fast if you plan a little in advance and I think the good is a given.
I’m always amazed at folks who eat out most nights. I’m not totally opposed to eating out, but I like think it is something to look forward to, not something you do because you “have to”. A friend of mine would go home and take a nap after work and then tell the spouse how tired they were and they could eat out cheaply. I imagine they did at the local fast food restaurant. I guess folks over 62 could eat off of the senior menu, but I keep thinking of the fact how limiting that has to be – fried red meat and fried potatoes…although yummy, it would get tiresome after awhile. Not to mention how bad it is for one's health.
Anyhow, this book gives 275 recipes and many shopping ideas on how to fix meals that are easy and quick and nutritious. It is a primer on basic cooking. For so many folks, I can see where that would be a good thing. Cooking isn’t a big thing with a lot of folks. One gal I know talks about what a great cook she is, but says she isn’t going to peel potatoes and will use instant. I guess it is a time saver, but maybe I’m a prude – I think instant potatoes do not have the same flavor. Besides, I like to think I’m getting a vegetable while eating my mashed or roasted potatoes.
I would recommend the book just for the ease of reading. The authors are Beverly Mills and Alicia Ross.
Having checked it out of the public library I would add “economical” to the title as well.
Cheap. Fast. Good!
June 6th, 2010 at 07:45 pm
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June 7th, 2010 at 02:33 am 1275878013
Actually, instant mashed potatoes are virtually identical to real mashed potatoes. (Don't get me wrong - I would prefer home made, any day!!). BUT, my dh also refuses to ever make real mashed potatoes. Just doesn't see the point. We've had a few discussions about this and he has proven himself to be right. (I didn't know potatoes were so wonderous in their freeze dried state).
June 7th, 2010 at 02:05 pm 1275919504