This post may be a little late considering the kids have already returned to school… but I needed the time to test-run fast and economical meals and drinks that will be well-received by both adults and the children in the family. Just a couple of things for the family cook to note before reading the rest of this blog article: 1) I already have a pantry stocked with essential herbs and spices, condiments and sauces as well as the rice and noodle staples. Hence, they have not been included in the costs breakdown of each meal: I already have these at hand and there is no need for purchase. 2) I use certain kitchen appliances like a slow cooker because I have two of these (that might change by the next cooking blog article if I decide to streamline my appliances into purchasing the multi-cooker. 3) I break down the costs of each meal as I need to total up the costs of all items purchased as I adhere to a grocery shopping budget during meal planning. 4) I always shop from my pantry fir...
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