So my dining out budget is twice that of groceries. I know, I know, you are all saying thats crazy!! BUT, I do work in a restaurant which I receive 50% off my meals. Also having to work 6 days a week, it is also quite convinent. While having lunch with my dad the other day we were discussing why this is so high.
Well, if I were to go buy all the ingredients for a certain dish I would like to make, It would generally cost me around $15, depending on what I make. Yes, I would have left overs for a second, third, or maybe even forth meal, but I am not usually home to eat them and they just go bad. So if I order something at work, and eat there, or take it home, I can have that same meal, if not better for about half that price. Also depending on what I order it can be a lot cheaper.
So this can cut back on food costs for me, and the convince of not actually having to cook for my self! Lets face it.. anyone who knows me, knows I DON'T cook.
For example, a friend and I shared fajitas the other night, even added extra chicken ( we were hungry! ), and for everything it was only $6 each! That included, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, wraps, onions, peppers, and chicken. I would say thats a good deal for $6 each. Bonus: We didn't have to cook OR clean up! Thats my favorite part!
So yes my 'dining out' budget is high, but I get better food then I would buy at the grocery store, and for cheaper! For me, it just makes cents! (pun intended, hehe)
Well, if I were to go buy all the ingredients for a certain dish I would like to make, It would generally cost me around $15, depending on what I make. Yes, I would have left overs for a second, third, or maybe even forth meal, but I am not usually home to eat them and they just go bad. So if I order something at work, and eat there, or take it home, I can have that same meal, if not better for about half that price. Also depending on what I order it can be a lot cheaper.
So this can cut back on food costs for me, and the convince of not actually having to cook for my self! Lets face it.. anyone who knows me, knows I DON'T cook.
For example, a friend and I shared fajitas the other night, even added extra chicken ( we were hungry! ), and for everything it was only $6 each! That included, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, wraps, onions, peppers, and chicken. I would say thats a good deal for $6 each. Bonus: We didn't have to cook OR clean up! Thats my favorite part!
So yes my 'dining out' budget is high, but I get better food then I would buy at the grocery store, and for cheaper! For me, it just makes cents! (pun intended, hehe)
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