Engineer's $2.50/Day Efficient Eating Experiment
2025-01-06
An engineer documented a 46-day experiment where he aimed to spend less than $2.50 a day on food. The blog details his daily meals, costs, culinary science, and the fun of the challenge. From tomato soup and grilled cheese to homemade cabbage rolls, salmon, pork tacos, ramen, potato pea soup, and fried chicken, he showcased impressive cooking skills and a passion for food. He shared recipes, techniques, and emphasized planning, thriftiness, and waste reduction. The experiment successfully demonstrated that delicious and healthy eating is achievable on a very limited budget.
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