Is it cheaper to just eat out all the time? - Page 2

PrettyinPink · #51 (**permalink**) 07-24-2007, 11:35 AM

That is what my ex-boyfriend used to say. He never cooked and always at out (terrible diet) and loved it when I would cook for him. Unfortunately, I think he missed my meals more than he missed me when we broke up.

lcsamano · #52 (**permalink**) 07-24-2007, 04:31 PM

We eat out alot and it can be cheaper than eating at home if you eat at places that offer discounts or coupons. However, there are those times where you just want a nice home cooked meal.

kitsch_k · #53 (**permalink**) 07-25-2007, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by PrettyinPink

That is what my ex-boyfriend used to say. He never cooked and always at out (terrible diet) and loved it when I would cook for him. Unfortunately, I think he missed my meals more than he missed me when we broke up.

well dear i assure you he misses you a lot!! haha

skyqueen · #54 (**permalink**) 07-25-2007, 09:52 AM

I've been on the road for 30 yrs...never learned to cook. I can grill, do salads, basics. I don't even mind the clean-up. Handling the raw food, drives me crazy. Sometimes it's nice to go out and be waited on...for a change. Have a drink, relax. Does something for the soul.

Fizz · #55 (**permalink**) 07-25-2007, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kitsch_k

i can't imagine how the vegetarians do it though..i can't live without meat

I hear ya! Every now and again, I just have to have a big juicy steak!

kitsch_k · #56 (**permalink**) 07-26-2007, 10:01 AM

oh i love my pepper steaks!!!! yum yum!!!!

Fizz · #57 (**permalink**) 07-26-2007, 12:21 PM

Kitsch sometimes I think we are the same person, I LOVE pepper steak!

medako · #58 (**permalink**) 07-30-2007, 09:19 AM

It is sooo much cheaper and more healthy to cook at home. We eat out usually one meal a week - usually lunch. Other than that I do all of the cooking and pride myself on making thrifty, tasty, and (semi) healthy meals. I don't spend more than an hour on any meal - and that usually includes bake time, if there is any.

The healthy options at fast food type places are usually a joke anyway. I'd much rather feed my family a home cooked meal where I know exactly what the ingredients are.

mayumeeh · #59 (**permalink**) 08-14-2007, 11:58 AM

it will look cheaper but somehow it can be deceiving, because from the groceries you bought, you can use only part of it, just good for one meal and cook the other later.

hope I am making sense here.

kitsch_k · #60 (**permalink**) 08-20-2007, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Fizz

Kitsch sometimes I think we are the same person, I LOVE pepper steak!

yeah i agree!!! we have so much in common!!!

stephpoet · #61 (**permalink**) 09-29-2007, 01:56 AM

It depends on what you eat out. For me, cooking is cheaper because when I dine out I like meals that are $13-30 for one person.

Gilipsie · #62 (**permalink**) 10-02-2007, 06:33 PM

Umm heck no it isn't you have to think about it. I mean when you cook dinner, most of the time you have left overs. Other times when you eat out, you have nothing left. I think it's more costly to eat out.

LovelyIris · #63 (**permalink**) 10-02-2007, 06:38 PM

I have to agree with you! I am a newlywed and am trying to learn how to cook. Of course I need to buy things that the recipe calls for and I don't have! It gets crazy expensive- I often think its cheaper to go out!

Gilipsie · #64 (**permalink**) 10-07-2007, 04:16 PM

In time you will get the hang of it. IT's going to take time for you ro learn how to cook but hey once you do it will be so fun.

sacback · #65 (**permalink**) 10-10-2007, 03:07 PM

I think fast food, is our down fall.I think it helps us to become unhealthy and sluggish. I think we should invest more money into our healthier foods.

Gilipsie · #66 (**permalink**) 10-13-2007, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by PrettyinPink

That is what my ex-boyfriend used to say. He never cooked and always at out (terrible diet) and loved it when I would cook for him. Unfortunately, I think he missed my meals more than he missed me when we broke up.

Awww that sucks. Men aren't nothing I tell ya!

sacback · #67 (**permalink**) 10-13-2007, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ang_J

I was at the grocery store thinking of what I wanted for dinner. I was thinking pork chops and when I looked at the **** chops, breading, veggies and everything it would have cost me around $14 to get everything.
If I get takeout for dinner then I can spend $9 or so. And I dont have to do any work or clean up.

Well that's my rationale anyways. I eat take out food all the time lol

Ok when you say it like that, I guess you have a point is some way. But don't you want to have a home cooked meal of some kind every once in a while?

micheal · #68 (**permalink**) 10-18-2007, 05:07 PM

WellI 'm a diet buff so most of th etime I cook my food. I eat mostly veggies. Have to keep my shape!

Gilipsie · #69 (**permalink**) 10-20-2007, 01:25 PM

I agree with you on that one.It is more healthier to actually cook your own meals. Stop being lazy folks, laziness will get you killed.

sacback · #70 (**permalink**) 10-25-2007, 09:43 PM

I personally think that if you are trying to eat healthier, then you should look into cooking your own food other than thatif you dont care then hey buy all the fast food that you want.

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