throws away unused ingredients…
then the simple rule of “groceries are always cheaper” doesn’t tell the whole story.
Maybe the Better Question Is: “What Will I Actually Eat?”
I’ve started thinking about groceries differently.
Instead of asking:
“What’s cheapest per package?”
Maybe I should ask:
“What will I realistically eat before it goes bad?”
That’s a much better question.
Because a $4 package of something isn’t a bargain if I use $1 worth and throw away the other $3.
And a $15 restaurant meal isn’t necessarily outrageous if the alternative