Save money! Never spend money on food for yourself again.
I will go even further and say that you never have to explicitly prepare or eat food again
How does this magic happen? How is it possible that I go weeks between preparing myself food and eating it? (I don't really, I do eat lunches on weekdays - but on weekends, I forgo lunch completely.)
The trick is in being a parent with young kids. You see, no matter how much or little you prepare for them, they never finish it. They nibble at it or just eat the strawberries and leave the custard filling and cake behind. Vegetables multiply on their plates.
I just cook for the kids and eat their leftovers. In fact, I often find myself filling several containers with leftovers. I attest to witnessing miracles involving multiplication of peas and carrots on a regular basis.
I don't mind eating what my kids leave behind. If you are not squeamish and childless, you might consider renting a few kids and simply eating the bounty they leave behind on their plates.
This applies equally well to restaurant food. It seems a shame to order a full course meal at some outrageous price when the kids get plenty off the kids menu for $3.99 or $4.99.
The only exception is French fries - they get eaten up. As well, you need to strictly control the ketchup – otherwise, everything will be swimming in it.
How does this magic happen? How is it possible that I go weeks between preparing myself food and eating it? (I don't really, I do eat lunches on weekdays - but on weekends, I forgo lunch completely.)
The trick is in being a parent with young kids. You see, no matter how much or little you prepare for them, they never finish it. They nibble at it or just eat the strawberries and leave the custard filling and cake behind. Vegetables multiply on their plates.
I just cook for the kids and eat their leftovers. In fact, I often find myself filling several containers with leftovers. I attest to witnessing miracles involving multiplication of peas and carrots on a regular basis.
I don't mind eating what my kids leave behind. If you are not squeamish and childless, you might consider renting a few kids and simply eating the bounty they leave behind on their plates.
This applies equally well to restaurant food. It seems a shame to order a full course meal at some outrageous price when the kids get plenty off the kids menu for $3.99 or $4.99.
The only exception is French fries - they get eaten up. As well, you need to strictly control the ketchup – otherwise, everything will be swimming in it.
Comments
charles: it depends on the kind of diet. Eating healthier often means including more fruits and vegetables rather than bulkin gup on cheap carbs. Thanks for visiting!
MOI: sadly, I haven't travelled much of Canada, so I can't compare portion sizes. I do know that when I was in Boston I was surprised how HUGE the portions were. A good way to reduce portion size is to simply choose a healthier alternative to French fries which are the common fare (I choose steamed vegetables is possible - usually at a small surcharge - and that brings portion size down to reason).
MIO: carbs seem to be an instinctive thing people like to eat. I guess that is why so many comfort foods are high in carbs. Tania has generally not been too picky about her foods, but JJ always has.