If You Live Alone, Groceries Aren’t Always Cheaper

economical.

For someone who cooks regularly, groceries can be a great deal.

For someone who meal preps and wastes almost nothing, the savings can be substantial.

But for one person living alone, the equation gets messier.

You have package sizes.

Food waste.

Expiration dates.

Convenience.

Cooking time.

Cleanup.

And the fact that sometimes you simply don’t want to cook.

So now when somebody says:

“Why would you spend $15 eating out? You could make it cheaper at home.”

I’m tempted to ask:

“Could I?”

Because maybe I could.

But if