Comments on: Feeding house guests on a budget

By: Newyorker

Newyorker — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:11:34 +0000

I agree totally about keeping the budget down. My husband and I live in New York and with a non stop stream of guests, it gets too expensive to be constantly taking people out to eat. I have tried to explain to my husband that guests would appreciate the time and effort I have put into making a home cooked meal and that we don’t have to take them to fancy restaurants to have a good time. Reading your post helped re-inforce my belief.

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:06:38 +0000

Great tips!

By: razz2u

razz2u — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:56:36 +0000

Try changing the meal plans around, for instance, perhaps one day you could have a brunch and then make afternoon tea (tea sandwiches/scones) and then serve a regular dinner. You can make some great quiches/frittatas or even casseroles for the brunch at a fraction of the cost for breakfast and lunch. Besides a brunch and afternoon tea seem more festive.

By: Simplelivin'

Simplelivin' — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:07:31 +0000

Great post! I just stumbled across it and I love it! It's true, it's so easy to keep cost down when it's just you, but add visitors and the cost can soar. Thanks for sharing! Simplelivin'’s last blog post..March 6th and 7th Spending

By: Mominem

Mominem — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:47:03 +0000

This is a timely post for me. My parents are coming to visit this weekend. I’m cooking ahead some now and planning meals. It’s tempting just to go out to eat and keeps my mom out of my kitchen (I’m very territorial in that respect!) I think I will add my homemade pizza to my menu…it’s really tasty and it’s fun to top your own pizza!

Thanks for the tips!

Mominem