Quote: Isn't that interesting that we have similar food and budgetary traits!
This is probably because we are both sensualists. Also maybe part of the reason we are HD is because sex is free. I am really having problems with the fact that I feel like I now have to spend money to get laid. For instance, part of the reason why my new wardrobe is kind of "slutty" is that though I've given up my same pair of tennis shoes/thrift store overalls look, I can't bear to spend enough money to acheive anything beyond a Wal-Mart discount rack slut kind of look. My Mom bought me a nice Anne Klein dress against my will, but it needs ironing and it's bright red so it makes me look like I should be married to a Republican politician so I will probably never wear it.
It also bugs me that in order to maintain/lose weight I have to eat a high protein diet so I forced myself to buy expensive things like fish. However, I discovered a reasonably priced protein bar, so now I buy 20 boxes of them everytime they go on sale.
I highly recommend that you buy the all-in-one triple volume edition of "The Tightwad Gazette" if you don't already own it. Amy Dacyzyn, the author is to frugal as Susie Bright is to sex.
FRESH TOMATO PIE (only good made with fresh tomatoes) (delicious, reasonably cheap if you garden, unfortunately fattening)
1 9 inch pie shell 7 ripe tomatoes, sliced 1 yellow onion 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/3 c. shredded mozzarella cheese 1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese ground black pepper to taste fresh basil fresh oregano
Precook pie crust at 350 until lightly browned. Layer onion and tomato in shell. Add pepper and herbs to taste Combine remaining ingredients in bowl. Spread mixture evenly over tomatoes. Bake for 20-25 min. until golden brown.
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" - Mary Oliver
