*Feed Your Family $10 A Day Challenge*(AT HOME)

[frndshpcptn]

Mommie has not posted she is feeding 6 or 12 for dinner tonight or even 1 person and we are assuming she is feeding 1 can of tuna for a family of 6 when maybe she feeding then 6 cans we don't know it doesn't state how many eating or how many cans. Just the cost. Which she could of have a coupon for buy 1 get 1 free we are making assumptions. I feed 4 kids and my self on one can of tuna and 5 hoagie rolls for a cost of 75 cents how come no one questioned this?
and serving sizes do change for children and adults. protien amount is way different. look it up at usda.gov

Ok, now that you are pointing it out, I do question it. Not the price anymore (as you mentioned the inexpensive tuna and I assume you have found cheap rolls) but how can you feed 4 kids and one adult on one can of tuna? There wouldn't even be enough tuna product to put on 5 hoagie rolls. That's like one or two spoonfuls for each roll and they are big rolls!

I'm all for saving money and would love healthy, realistic ways to do so - but some of this is just perplexing.

 

[Plantlady]

The standards don't change if it's a child or an adult; a serving of canned tuna fish for one person is 1/2 a 6 oz. can.

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Actually. No. Serving sizes differ by the age/size/gender of a child and by adult.


A two year old's portion size, for example is not the same as their fathers portion size. Here is a link, that breaks down ages and portion sizes..

The Food Guide Pyramid

In the case of protein (from the above website):

For kids who get about 30 minutes of exercise each day, the USDA recommends:

2- to 3-year-olds: 2 ounces
4- to 8-year-olds: 3 to 4 ounces
9- to 13-year-old girls: 5 ounces
9- to 13-year-old boys: 5 ounces
14- to 18-year-old girls: 5 ounces
14- to 18-year-old boys: 6 ounces

 

[punkin]

Where are you that apples are ready to pick?
Here it's pears and peaches and last of the grapes and blackberries. Strawberries and blueberries what's left aren't that great.

We just got local apples in Maryland. They were really good. No u-pick, but at farmer's market.

 

[dawn1967]

I agree - I wouldn't give a whole serving to a 5 year old who only eats half a sandwich. That's why I asked mommie how many people she was feeding with the one can of tuna. If it's three kids - that makes sense as they all eat smaller portions! But if that also includes an adult I'm a bit skeptical.

I'm honest - I also wouldn't buy the lower quality tuna. But I really do understand that not everyone can afford to buy or wants to buy Albacore.

Spray buter is another example. 10 cents for spray butter - is that 10 cents a spray? 10 cents for two sprays? That makes sense for a bagel (sort of) but not for a larger dish. I haven't seen spray butter (even out in NJ) for less than 1.99 a bottle.

Maybe I'm really out of touch with prices across the country and serving sizes...

I can get i can't believe it's not butter spray for 1.25 a thing think it's 6oz
it's where you live and what you buy i bought guilden mustard other day for .50 for a 16 oz jar and few weeks ago hebrew national for .30 a package about to expire at that time but still it's where you live i guess. Milk here is 2.59 a gallon'

 

[frndshpcptn]

Actually. No. Serving sizes differ by the age/size/gender of a child and by adult.


A two year old's portion size, for example is not the same as their fathers portion size. Here is a link, that breaks down ages and portion sizes..

The Food Guide Pyramid

In the case of protein (from the above website):

That makes sense.

So how does one 6 ounce can feed 5 people? That only one ounce of tuna per person.

 

[dawn1967]

Ok, now that you are pointing it out, I do question it. Not the price anymore (as you mentioned the inexpensive tuna and I assume you have found cheap rolls) but how can you feed 4 kids and one adult on one can of tuna? There wouldn't even be enough tuna product to put on 5 hoagie rolls. That's like one or two spoonfuls for each roll and they are big rolls!

I'm all for saving money and would love healthy, realistic ways to do so - but some of this is just perplexing.

Because i load the sandwiches up with lettuce tomato's pickles and spicy carrot chips tuna is really just like the mayo in the sandwich i do not make breakfast lunch or dinner a primary animal protien meal our meals revolve around veggies, and fruits animal protien is not healthy to be the focus of a meal.

 

[Plantlady]

That makes sense.

So how does one 6 ounce can feed 5 people? That only one ounce of tuna per person.

No where does it say that she is feeding five people with 6 ounces. It just gives a price. We have no idea what kind of sale she got, how many of her family is home, ect.

 

[dawn1967]

We just got local apples in Maryland. They were really good. No u-pick, but at farmer's market.

I haven't seen local apples yet. my tree doesn't produce until october. Thanks

 

[SplshMtn99]

Can someone tell me how to make the zucchini & parmesan thing? I never know what to do with all the zucchini that gets passed to us.

I have some little ones now from the store & a yellow summer squash too. Can I use the summer squash in the zucchini & parmesan recipe too? I'm thinking yes.

I've always been amazed at the prices quoted in this thread. You guys must be awesome sale & coupon shoppers. I don't find prices this low....not even at the military base.

I've often wondered. The thread title is "Feed Your FAMILY for $10 a day". Sometimes I wonder if people aren't posting "feed each PERSON for $10 a day".

 

[Plantlady]

Because i load the sandwiches up with lettuce tomato's pickles and spicy carrot chips tuna is really just like the mayo in the sandwich i do not make breakfast lunch or dinner a primary animal protien meal our meals revolve around veggies, and fruits animal protien is not healthy to be the focus of a meal.

what are spicey carrot chips? Is that one thing? that sounds like something my DH would just LOVE! I think we need to have tuna sandwiches. That sounds like a great idea for next weeks dinner!

 

[Plantlady]

Here's my zucchini recipe that converted my zucchini-hating DH:

Slice zucchini into rounds, place in a single layer in a baking pan. Melt a few tablespoons of butter and gently pour over the top of the rounds (on them, not between them). Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder--be generous on the garlic. Tope with lots of Parmesan cheese. Bake at 400 until the zucchini is cooked and the cheese is brown and bubbly.

This is a recipe I got from my mom--feel free to experiment with proportions and cooking time, I just do it by feel. My family loves this, and you can even use the "baseball bat" zucchini that yo find hiding under the leaves.

Here's the recipe I believe that was used. I need to try this. My DH would love it.

 

[jordansmomma]

Wow 1.25 for tuna i see why albacore. Most of us feeding a family will settle for plain bumble bee in water for .40 a can that's what we eat. Also get store brand western family for .15 a can on sale. When they have case lot sale in october.
That reminds me does anyone have a tuna casserole recipe that's good I dislike this haven't eaten it in over 25yrs but found out my hubby likes it and wants me to make it.

I get Chicken of the sea packed in water from Costco. Last time I bought it, i paid 4.99 for 12 cans. There was an instant rebate and 1.00 off coupon.

 

[dawn1967]

what are spicey carrot chips? Is that one thing? that sounds like something my DH would just LOVE! I think we need to have tuna sandwiches. That sounds like a great idea for next weeks dinner!

Ok it's Vingear and jalapeno's and salt and fresh carrots sliced in discs i let them sit for a day. Very spicy but so good. My little one won't eat them but my oldest and i have a contest sometimes.
1 tbs vingear (i use white)
3 chopped jalepenos
4 carrots sliced
i store it in mason jars
i know you can get it in stores down the ethnic aisles with all the canned chillies and jalepenos i forget the name I was taught this from a friend who taught me to make all my own mexican food.

 

[frndshpcptn]

No where does it say that she is feeding five people with 6 ounces. It just gives a price. We have no idea what kind of sale she got, how many of her family is home, ect.

She says she feeds her 4 kids and herself with one can.

But, if she is just using the tuna as the "mayo" of her veggie sandwich then it makes more sense to feed that many people from one can!

 

[SplshMtn99]

Here's the recipe I believe that was used. I need to try this. My DH would love it.

Thanks. Nice & easy. Just my speed. DH can even make them when I'm not home.

 

[SplshMtn99]

All this talk of tuna. I'm alone for dinner tonight. I think I'll have tuna.

 

[jordansmomma]

That makes sense.

So how does one 6 ounce can feed 5 people? That only one ounce of tuna per person.

I can make 5 sandwiches out of one can of tuna. If i had to eat a whole serving of tuna i would gag. But along with my lack of not giving my kids a whole serving of tuna fish (yuck) they also like mommiepoppins kids get fruit & veggies to go along with it. Mommiepoppins kids are very light eaters. I wouldnt waste food just to give my kids a whole serving of something.
Why does everyone pick at everything mommie does? Look at dawn she lives in oregon and her milk is 2.59 i live a state away in washigton and milk here is 3.69. prices vary all over the place. Mommie also shops frugally and buys bread at the bread outlet, and gets great deals with coupons, if she could only come grocery shopping with me. Who am i kidding i rarely go shopping, i have a ton of stuff stocked up and just buy bread, fresh fruit and veggies, and milk. I think that in the last month i have spent maybe $120, because i am trying to clean out the freezer and pantry's. I easily get a loaf of snyders bread for .39 at the bread store when i go. I am sure if i lived in Seattle it would be 4 or 5 times that amount but i live in a rural community and our only store is really safeway and walmart. safeway is really pricey.

 

[dawn1967]

Here is the original recipe my friend taught me it makes a huge batch of pickled carrots. IF this is first time having them make small batch you don't have to cook them if you don't want to normally i don't but this is her recipe she taught me. My other recipe is what i improvised.

2 lbs large carrots, peeled and sliced
5 cloves garlic peeled and diced
1 1/2 cups vinegar
1 1/2 cups water
6 bay leaves, whole or 3 TBS dried chopped
8 peppercorns
1 teaspoon kosher salt
6 jalapenos sliced

PREPARATION:
Heat oil in a large saucepan and saute the garlic. Add in carrots and saute for 2-3 minutes. Carefully add in vinegar, (i suggest take this off the heat first or turn it off then add the vinegar) peppercorns, salt, and and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes and then add water and jalapenos and bring to a simmer again for another 10 mintues.

 

[dawn1967]

I can make 5 sandwiches out of one can of tuna. If i had to eat a whole serving of tuna i would gag. But along with my lack of not giving my kids a whole serving of tuna fish (yuck) they also like mommiepoppins kids get fruit & veggies to go along with it. Mommiepoppins kids are very light eaters. I wouldnt waste food just to give my kids a whole serving of something.
Why does everyone pick at everything mommie does? Look at dawn she lives in oregon and her milk is 2.59 i live a state away in washigton and milk here is 3.69. prices vary all over the place. Mommie also shops frugally and buys bread at the bread outlet, and gets great deals with coupons, if she could only come grocery shopping with me. Who am i kidding i rarely go shopping, i have a ton of stuff stocked up and just buy bread, fresh fruit and veggies, and milk. I think that in the last month i have spent maybe $120, because i am trying to clean out the freezer and pantry's. I easily get a loaf of snyders bread for .39 at the bread store when i go. I am sure if i lived in Seattle it would be 4 or 5 times that amount but i live in a rural community and our only store is really safeway and walmart. safeway is really pricey.

See i'm 45 min out of california if i shopped there i would be broke. We have them come up here to shop and my town i live in is extremly high compared to then next town over since we are the only major town before san jose and sacramento.

 

[Green Tea]

I never know what to do with all the zucchini that gets passed to us.

I just told my husband we must not have any friends becuase no one is leaving bags of squash or tomatos on our porch. I'm actually having to buy the stuff!