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c/budget-friendly-meals•the_evanthe_evan•1mo ago

Showerthought: My aunt's 'special occasion' cooking is ruining our regular dinners.

She acts like every meal needs a fancy cut of meat or imported cheese. We eat just fine with chicken thighs and block cheddar, and it keeps the week affordable.
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cameron_hayes99
Nah, your aunt is kinda onto something though. Settling for the basic stuff every single night makes life boring. A good aged gouda totally changes a grilled cheese, and a nice steak once in a while is a legit experience. If you only ever eat for function, you miss the point of food being something to actually enjoy. She's trying to make meals memorable, not just fuel.
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anderson.piper
Wait, imported cheese for a regular Tuesday? Ruby_henderson36 gets it.
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ruby_henderson36
Who says every dinner needs to be an event? Save the fancy cuts for when it actually matters. Regular meals keep you sane and your wallet happy.
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calebd82
calebd821mo ago
Grilled cheese with cheap cheese still hits the spot sometimes lol.
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