Blooming on a Budget: Grocery List

Debunking the myth that vegans and others that follow a plant based diet can be economical is an exhausting endeavor.  The resistance is strong, the lies continue to reproduce, and the idea that all of us are Prius driving nuts is tough to overcome. I'm going to continue my quest.

1. Apples
2. Bananas 
3. Cabbage (Green)
4. Cabbage (Purple)
5. Potatoes (white)
6. Potatoes (red)
7. Potatoes (Yukon)
8. Potatoes (sweet)
9. Red Beans (Cajun)
10. Black Beans (Cuban)
11. Black Eyed Peas (down home)
12. Chick Peas (garbanzo beans)
13. Pigeon Peas (islands)
14. White Beans (Romanian) 
15. Pinto Beans (Latin)
16. Oatmeal
17. Collard greens
18. Turnip greens
19. Mustard greens
20. Kale
21. Dandelion greens
22. Onions
23. Garlic
24. Ginger
25. Serrano Peppers
26. Green Bell Peppers
27. Brown Rice
28. Kiwi (Aldi, baby!)
29. Watermelon
30. Oranges (in season)
31. Carrots
32. Parsley
33. Cilantro
34. Tomatoes
35. Eggplant
36. Lentils 
37. Pasta 
38. Tomato sauces
39. Cucumbers
40. Iceberg Lettuce
41. Seasonal Fruits & Veggies 

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Bloom on a Budget

One (of the many things) that make me cringe is when people repeat the lie that eating in a healthy manner requires big buck and many trips to Whole Foods to stock the pantry.  There are dozens of healthy (and tasty) meals that can be prepared frugally.

Certainly, we pay for convenience.  Opening a silo of Pringles is easier than peeling potatoes and costs more per pound.  I'm not sure if I ever have heard anyone defending the health benefits of Pringles but you never know.  Yes, filet mignon is more expensive than ground chuck but neither are particulary good for you!

Over the next week or so I'm going to share recipes and frugal tips on blooming on a budget.  Perhaps it can be viewed as an extension of Dave Ramsey's idea of beans and rice to get out of debt.