Comments on: Tackling Breakfast: Healthy, Inexpensive, And Easy Meals To Get Me Started In The Morning http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/ Simple, applicable personal finance advice for the modern world Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:50:09 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Nirmal http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/comment-page-2/#comment-768180 Nirmal Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:56:41 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/#comment-768180 I like quick breakfast and food suggestions, but I am anti-microwave. I love oatmeal that you have to cook for 20 minutes. I love the texture, but it's a pain in the morning. So I try to get it started and jump in the shower after its been to boiling point and then lower heat to minimum. I love quick Chick Pea (Garbanzo bean curry) and have set up recipes around having pre-boiled beans. I work and am a writer, so my dilemma is to come home from work, eat and write. I like quick breakfast and food suggestions, but I am anti-microwave. I love oatmeal that you have to cook for 20 minutes. I love the texture, but it’s a pain in the morning. So I try to get it started and jump in the shower after its been to boiling point and then lower heat to minimum.

I love quick Chick Pea (Garbanzo bean curry) and have set up recipes around having pre-boiled beans. I work and am a writer, so my dilemma is to come home from work, eat and write.

]]> By: ed http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/comment-page-2/#comment-760766 ed Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:20:30 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/#comment-760766 Trent, thanks for putting up so many recipes that are either vegetarian (mostly ovo-lacto) or can be easily altered, without special products, to serve as vegetarian! Trent, thanks for putting up so many recipes that are either vegetarian (mostly ovo-lacto) or can be easily altered, without special products, to serve as vegetarian!

]]> By: Joan Rene http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/comment-page-2/#comment-682069 Joan Rene Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:45:29 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/#comment-682069 Oh, and I almost forgot-with the canning jars, you can also freeze in them but you must leave a one inch head space at the top. Also, I buy the tiny jelly jars and put a handful of almonds or raisins into them. I buy organic yogurt in the large container and a container of strawberries or blueberries and split it up for the week--grab and go. If you want to take grapes or berries with you, they do not get squished in the glass jar. Oh, and I almost forgot-with the canning jars, you can also freeze in them but you must leave a one inch head space at the top.

Also, I buy the tiny jelly jars and put a handful of almonds or raisins into them. I buy organic yogurt in the large container and a container of strawberries or blueberries and split it up for the week–grab and go. If you want to take grapes or berries with you, they do not get squished in the glass jar.

]]> By: Joan Rene http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/comment-page-2/#comment-682052 Joan Rene Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:36:36 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/#comment-682052 Instead of baggies, I put oatmeal or my own version of Swiss breakfast into an appropriately sized canning jar & put on the top (I can-as in practice home canning, but you can purchase a box of jars--they come with the lids- and if you are not using them for canning, you may wash and reuse the lids over and over)They stack,are reusable and microwavable-they serve as storage AND the bowl. It also saves me from washing baggies which is definitely harder than washing a wide mouthed jar. I also use them for leftovers. They are clear and I can see what exactly is in them and who knows what the plastic is doing to your food. They come in a variety of sizes, for example a 1 qt jar is enough of soup or stew for my husband and I to have dinner with one possible lunch besides. Instead of baggies, I put oatmeal or my own version of Swiss breakfast into an appropriately sized canning jar & put on the top (I can-as in practice home canning, but you can purchase a box of jars–they come with the lids- and if you are not using them for canning, you may wash and reuse the lids over and over)They stack,are reusable and microwavable-they serve as storage AND the bowl. It also saves me from washing baggies which is definitely harder than washing a wide mouthed jar. I also use them for leftovers. They are clear and I can see what exactly is in them and who knows what the plastic is doing to your food. They come in a variety of sizes, for example a 1 qt jar is enough of soup or stew for my husband and I to have dinner with one possible lunch besides.

]]> By: Jethro Tull http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/comment-page-2/#comment-615518 Jethro Tull Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:40:20 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/#comment-615518 Great frugality tips! I also consider breakfast the most important, enjoyable meal. Here's my usual: Oatmeal- NOT instant! The kind you have to cook for 10 minutes is much better for you. I throw in a handful of blueberries (loaded with anti-oxidants) and a handful of pecans (the most nutritious of nuts). There you have it all- fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. I used to love citrus like orange and grapefruit, but blueberries provide plenty of vitamin C at less cost, at least where I live. It's a 15-minute breakfast from start to finish (including washing the dishes) that is easy and very, very nutritious and inexpensive. I wish I had a dime for every dollar I used to spend on boxed cereals and milk! Best of all, it's so tasty, I never tire of it. Great frugality tips!
I also consider breakfast the most important, enjoyable meal.
Here’s my usual:
Oatmeal- NOT instant!
The kind you have to cook for 10 minutes is much better for you. I throw in a handful of blueberries (loaded with anti-oxidants) and a handful of pecans (the most nutritious of nuts).
There you have it all- fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. I used to love citrus like orange and grapefruit, but blueberries provide plenty of vitamin C at less cost, at least where I live. It’s a 15-minute breakfast from start to finish (including washing the dishes) that is easy and very, very nutritious and inexpensive. I wish I had a dime for every dollar I used to spend on boxed cereals and milk! Best of all, it’s so tasty, I never tire of it.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/comment-page-2/#comment-530924 Sarah Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:46:45 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/#comment-530924 I made the banana bread recipe tonight and it's delicious (my only substitution was that I added about a 1/4 c. of chopped walnuts since I had only 3 overly-ripened bananas). The recipe, including how long to leave it in the oven, was perfect. Thanks, Trent! I made the banana bread recipe tonight and it’s delicious (my only substitution was that I added about a 1/4 c. of chopped walnuts since I had only 3 overly-ripened bananas). The recipe, including how long to leave it in the oven, was perfect. Thanks, Trent!

]]> By: Emily http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/comment-page-1/#comment-513731 Emily Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:49:52 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/#comment-513731 I make large batches of oatmeal or pancakes on the weekends. I freeze the pancakes with small squares of foil or waxed paper between to keep them from sticking together, and just take two out, warm them up, roll and eat - no toppings. I usually do this while walking to work. My current favorite: banana pancakes to use up my (frozen) black bananas. For oatmeal, I'll often add cinnamon, orange zest and frozen cranberries while I'm cooking it. I also add a small amount of butter and brown sugar to the whole batch before I divide it or put it away. This way I don't have to do anything to it, just reheat and eat. Sometimes I will baggie it up in individual servings and freeze them, but usually I keep a small tub of it in my refrigerator and just make sure we eat all of it within the week (my two young daughters are always happy to help me eat oatmeal - they love it!). I'm also prone to the self-sweetened yogurt (strawberry jam comes in handy) and a banana or other fruit breakfast. I make large batches of oatmeal or pancakes on the weekends. I freeze the pancakes with small squares of foil or waxed paper between to keep them from sticking together, and just take two out, warm them up, roll and eat – no toppings. I usually do this while walking to work. My current favorite: banana pancakes to use up my (frozen) black bananas.
For oatmeal, I’ll often add cinnamon, orange zest and frozen cranberries while I’m cooking it. I also add a small amount of butter and brown sugar to the whole batch before I divide it or put it away. This way I don’t have to do anything to it, just reheat and eat. Sometimes I will baggie it up in individual servings and freeze them, but usually I keep a small tub of it in my refrigerator and just make sure we eat all of it within the week (my two young daughters are always happy to help me eat oatmeal – they love it!).
I’m also prone to the self-sweetened yogurt (strawberry jam comes in handy) and a banana or other fruit breakfast.

]]> By: Isabelle http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/comment-page-1/#comment-511546 Isabelle Sun, 08 Feb 2009 03:52:03 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/#comment-511546 You got there first Lloyd. I make my own meusli and keep it in a container with a measuring cup. You got there first Lloyd. I make my own meusli and keep it in a container with a measuring cup.

]]> By: Lloyd http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/comment-page-1/#comment-498733 Lloyd Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:23:02 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/#comment-498733 What's the cost, both in current dollars as well as deferred environmental cost, of all the baggies you go through? Maybe you could put your supply of Swiss breakfast into a re-usable tub and use a measuring cup to ladle out your morning portion. What’s the cost, both in current dollars as well as deferred environmental cost, of all the baggies you go through? Maybe you could put your supply of Swiss breakfast into a re-usable tub and use a measuring cup to ladle out your morning portion.

]]> By: Robin http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/comment-page-1/#comment-489635 Robin Thu, 22 Jan 2009 03:38:31 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/#comment-489635 Can someone tell me what 'pincante' sauce is please? Can someone tell me what ‘pincante’ sauce is please?

]]> By: Sarah http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/comment-page-1/#comment-465828 Sarah Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:37:48 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/#comment-465828 Whole Foods has a recipe for English muffins on their website: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/recipe.php?recipeId=305 Whole Foods has a recipe for English muffins on their website:

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/recipe.php?recipeId=305

]]> By: Sophie http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/comment-page-1/#comment-402479 Sophie Sun, 26 Oct 2008 07:42:51 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/#comment-402479 Thank you for the recipes. I made the Swiss b/fast and the banana bread and both are really delicious. I live in France but it feels like I'm having b/fast in the US every morning now. Thank you! Thank you for the recipes. I made the Swiss b/fast and the banana bread and both are really delicious. I live in France but it feels like I’m having b/fast in the US every morning now. Thank you!

]]> By: Penny Elliott http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/comment-page-1/#comment-351063 Penny Elliott Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:59:49 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/#comment-351063 I would like to see a sample grocery list, or perhaps a menu for the weeks i need to save money at the grocery but don't know whwere to start I would like to see a sample grocery list, or perhaps a menu for the weeks i need to save money at the grocery but don’t know whwere to start

]]> By: Trent http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/comment-page-1/#comment-290908 Trent Fri, 30 May 2008 16:11:20 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/#comment-290908 "wonder why so many people are visiting my Website and not buying anything because of the way I presented myself." If you presented yourself poorly, not many people would visit at all. I occasionally make grammar/spelling mistakes on here and I try to correct them when I do. “wonder why so many people are visiting my Website and not buying anything because of the way I presented myself.”

If you presented yourself poorly, not many people would visit at all. I occasionally make grammar/spelling mistakes on here and I try to correct them when I do.

]]> By: Dave http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/comment-page-1/#comment-290883 Dave Fri, 30 May 2008 15:34:24 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/#comment-290883 Hey Darlene, I appreciate the comments on the grammar. I just finished a course in Business English and discovered how atrocious my grammar is (was). I thought I was well educated. If you are writing for money (your own website for example), it's important that you exercise the rules for proper grammar. I review a lot of websites and find that 90% of them are drivel and poorly written. If someone doesn't take the time to produce quality content, I won't buy their products. By researching the proper usage of the English language before you set your website in stone, you present yourself to millions of people as credible. In my mind, part of the process of being informed is thoughtful criticism and feedback from people reading your written product. I would ask myself why I was so sensitive to well-meaning criticsm. Better to be critcised here rather than wonder why so many people are visiting my Website and not buying anything because of the way I presented myself. Hey Darlene,

I appreciate the comments on the grammar. I just finished a course in Business English and discovered how atrocious my grammar is (was). I thought I was well educated. If you are writing for money (your own website for example), it’s important that you exercise the rules for proper grammar. I review a lot of websites and find that 90% of them are drivel and poorly written. If someone doesn’t take the time to produce quality content, I won’t buy their products. By researching the proper usage of the English language before you set your website in stone, you present yourself to millions of people as credible.

In my mind, part of the process of being informed is thoughtful criticism and feedback from people reading your written product. I would ask myself why I was so sensitive to well-meaning criticsm. Better to be critcised here rather than wonder why so many people are visiting my Website and not buying anything because of the way I presented myself.

]]> By: Lauren http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/comment-page-1/#comment-281923 Lauren Tue, 20 May 2008 21:47:11 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/#comment-281923 Ziplock bags (for storage) - Another idea is to use re-usable plastic containers. It will save money and as they can be re-used and you can feel good about "going green". Ziplock bags (for storage) – Another idea is to use re-usable plastic containers. It will save money and as they can be re-used and you can feel good about “going green”.

]]> By: Joan http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/comment-page-1/#comment-234212 Joan Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:18:15 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/#comment-234212 Banana Bread - I love it toasted. It takes the darkest setting and mmmm good. Banana Bread – I love it toasted. It takes the darkest setting and mmmm good.

]]> By: Darlene http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/comment-page-1/#comment-188012 Darlene Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:55:46 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/#comment-188012 You guys who are always critizing someone's spelling or grammer need to GET OFF YOUR HIGH STICK. People don't write stuff so YOU COULD CORRECT IT. It's meant to be enjoyed or to be informed. I found this site to be helpful since I do alot of the things suggested. Thank You for writing it. You guys who are always critizing someone’s spelling or grammer need to GET OFF YOUR HIGH STICK. People don’t write stuff so YOU COULD CORRECT IT. It’s meant to be enjoyed or to be informed. I found this site to be helpful since I do alot of the things suggested. Thank You for writing it.

]]> By: Sri http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/comment-page-1/#comment-152884 Sri Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:23:02 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/#comment-152884 Folks, I have a very simple, enjoyable breakfast every morning: Slice of toasted whole wheat bread, with a slice of fat free cheese and some walnuts. I have this with chai latte (made from black Darjeeling tea and skimmed milk) -- coming from India, we have our tea with milk. You don't have to waste your money on Starbucks. I also boil the tea leaves with sliced ginger. Beleive me, it is cheap, very convenient (my entire breakfast is prepared in around 6 to 8 minutes), very healthy and most important, very tasty too. Go to any Indian food/recipes website and they'll tell you how to have tea, Indian stylle. Hope this helps. Folks,

I have a very simple, enjoyable breakfast every morning:

Slice of toasted whole wheat bread, with a slice of fat free cheese and some walnuts.

I have this with chai latte (made from black Darjeeling tea and skimmed milk) — coming from India, we have our tea with milk. You don’t have to waste your money on Starbucks. I also boil the tea leaves with sliced ginger. Beleive me, it is cheap, very convenient (my entire breakfast is prepared in around 6 to 8 minutes), very healthy and most important, very tasty too. Go to any Indian food/recipes website and they’ll tell you how to have tea, Indian stylle.

Hope this helps.

]]> By: Mr. Debtbeater http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/comment-page-1/#comment-77078 Mr. Debtbeater Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:59:38 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/08/21/tackling-breakfast-healthy-inexpensive-and-easy-meals-to-get-me-started-in-the-morning/#comment-77078 We make breakfast burritos quite often in the mornings, though to cut down on the prep time (necessary to feed 8 people before school/work) we simply use chunky salsa with the meat, cheese & eggs. If you don't mess around, prep, eat, & clean-up can take as little as 20-30m for our group. We make breakfast burritos quite often in the mornings, though to cut down on the prep time (necessary to feed 8 people before school/work) we simply use chunky salsa with the meat, cheese & eggs. If you don’t mess around, prep, eat, & clean-up can take as little as 20-30m for our group.

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