Unpopular opinion: I think spending $100 a week on food for one person is actually too low

Tbh, I hit $75 last week for my total grocery bill and it really made me stop and think. Everyone in these groups seems to aim for that $50 or $60 mark, but I feel like that forces you into a corner of just rice, beans, and frozen veggies. My $75 week let me buy a whole chicken to roast, fresh herbs, and even some cheese. That chicken gave me three dinners and stock for soup. Ngl, I think pushing the budget down too far makes cooking feel like a chore and you miss out on learning how to use better ingredients smartly. Has anyone else found that a slightly higher number, like $70-$80, actually leads to less waste and more enjoyable meals?

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amy_cooper4617d ago

A food writer argued that a slightly higher grocery budget is an investment in cooking skills.

casey84317d ago

It also buys you the freedom to fail, which is huge. A cheap cut of meat feels like a crisis if you ruin it, but a nicer one you got on sale? That's practice. You're more likely to try a new technique when the stakes feel lower.