Meat Pies

Nothing says Recession like a meat pie.

Chicken Pot, Beef Pot Pie, Shepard' Pie, Pork Pie, Australian Meat Pie, etc.

It is the recessionary way to get a whole meal in one scoop. Veggies (dont worry root veggies), gravy, and of course cheap cuts of meat all in one. So tasty (MMMMM)

And since it has the word pie in it, its like having a treat for dinner or lunch.

So those of you getting stimulus money, get your hard hats ready and eat some meat pie!!!

day old baked goods

so today, we went to buy a cookie (i know, not very frugal or necessary) and found the "day old rack" inconveniently located at the bottom of the display case. when asked, "how much" the reply was "1/2 price". so guess which cookies we bought.... the day olds; so good, so cheap, almost as fresh!

go straight to day old and save.

i only wish they offered "week old" baked goods; how cheap would they be?!?!?!

food descriptors to avoid during the recession (list 1)

• gourmet
• deluxe
• luxury
• all natural
• organic
• artisan
• multi-grain
• zero trans fat
• no additives (you don't want to skimp)
• no msg
• fat free (need to bulk up)
• low calorie
  
• diet
  

super bowl: why we are rooting for the steelers...

three words: blue collar team

arizona: two words: housing meltdown

beer: domestic v import v craft brews

with super bowl sunday looming, the biggest question is how to quench your thirst. do we debate taste here? not so much. value play is the only play. rainier/oly/hamm's or iron city beer for the game is the only solution during these most difficult economic times.

import: off the menu

craft brews: delicious, yet expensive. only purchase when on sale and when alcohol content exceeds 6.2%. though you get less quantity, the potency can take you far.

happy hour as dinner

there is no better way to eat a great, tasty dinner than at happy hour. mind you the hours are restrictive (5-7 if you're lucky) so be flexible. remember flexibility is essential during these times. pile up on the food, order one obligatory adult beverage, finally ending with a domestic 6-pack on the way home.

example: last night: sazarac's (don't be fooled by the fancy name). $2 pizza, meat sliders w/ cheese (very counter recessionary topping), anchovy salad & fries. $3 drafts. entire meal = $7. where else can you pick up a full meal with an adult beverage... happy hour

happy hour listings

please share your happy hours successes in a post to the blog

Intro

First post: we are creating a grass roots movement (very affordable) to assist all people living in the recession.