Monday - Get into the market
Paddy's Market. Not a bad place to head to get started. Remember, you only have a limited amount of money you want to make the most of it.
Here are my tips.
- You can't be too hasty, for those who rush head on with a second thought, are only going to find that what they wind up with, just isn't what they want. Don't be deceived by stall keepers banging cartons or shrieking "Cheap Cheap / 2 Dollar, 2 Dollar!!".
- It can't be too expensive either, because your not going to get much value and you know its going to ruin you in the long run.
- Look around, have a smell. Be certain in what you need, but at the same time be open to new things.
- If you can try before you buy, i say, give it a go. No good in getting something that looks good, but turns out to be a lemon (pun unintended)
- Most people don't want "something" too old / bruised or smells funny. If thats what your into though... go right ahead.
So what do i get for taking my own advice?
Hard to believe that everything here was $1 each.
From these i am able to make:
Roast Potatoes and Carrots
Potato / Carrot / Tomato / Cabbage Soup
Fried Choy Sum / Carrot Stirfry
Tomato Pasta Sauce
Tomato as a condiment
Total Cost: $5
Tuesday - Continuing the relationship
So after yesterdays affair with all those vegetables, i still have some lingering around, namely carrots and tomatoes. Not one to be able to afford food wastage, I'm endeavoring to make the most of what i have available and get my moneys worth. Tomatoes are really versatile and can be used in many ways. Carrots on the other hand, not as attractive.
So, i thought i would try something different. That being baking!
Picking up some butter, sugar, flour, grated eggs and a couple of eggs. you get this...
Not exactly how i expected but hey, it sure beats cabbage cake!
Total Cost: $5
