Comments on: The $7 Dinner Challenge, Version 2.0

By: $10 Dinner Challenge : Kara Cooks - One Recipe at a Time

$10 Dinner Challenge : Kara Cooks - One Recipe at a Time — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:39:01 +0000

[...] $7 Dinner Challenge that Sarah issued has been upgraded to the $10 Dinner Challenge with slightly new rules. I’m definitely in on this [...]

By: Carey

Carey — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:14:29 +0000

Great idea – and I love the ideas I received from previous posts. Just wanted togive you a heads up that I have seen a similar event on Cooking by the Seat of my Pants (http://www.cookingbytheseatofmypants.com)

called Frugal Fridays that I visit weekly as well.

thanks for helping us eat better on a budget.

By: Deb Smith

Deb Smith — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:40:37 +0000

I’m happy about the extra $3 bucks too. I may just give this a try now. My girlfriends and I are getting together on Sat to put together some make ahead meals for 3 families. I wonder what the cost will break down to?

By: kathryn

kathryn — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:19:44 +0000

Sarah and Cate well done with the new rules. I was happy with the $ total before – but calculating the olive oil and herbs did cause a slight brain explosion . . .

I will be taking part again, although I’ll probably be a sporadic participant at best.

But thanks for organising this event – it’s a goodie.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:17:31 +0000

I have a feeling you all will have more creative recipes, but I’ve got some ideas that we’ve made work.

By: My First Kitchen

My First Kitchen — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:11:19 +0000

I like the changes, too. I’m all about some $10 challenge. Thanks for making it a bit easier on my brain.

By: EB

EB — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:27:11 +0000

Oh yay! I’m glad you decided to continue it and I like the $10 figure. I think there’ll be a lot more flexibility while still being nice and cost effective. In the meanwhile I’m going to post my #2 effort tomorrow. I’m just a little behind.

By: Sarah Caron

Sarah Caron — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:11:48 +0000

Tammy, one of the reasons we chose four as the number of diners is because that tends to make it easier to scale — so, for instance, Maris, who is single, can use the recipes without too much trouble just as easily as you, with 8 can. So glad that you like it! I am definitely going to continue to strive for the least $$ possible. But hopefully the adapted rules will get even more people to join in.

Maris, I cannot take credit for that. It was all Cate’s idea! (Sorry to single you out in example above )

By: Tammy W

Tammy W — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:58:20 +0000

I like your challenge. I feed seven to eight at every meal though. I bet some can still beat $10 meals though. I’ll have to pay some serious attention!

By: maris

maris — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:02:03 +0000

LOL at version 2.0 – very clever! I like the new rules, I can’t wait to see some budget-friendly recipes!