Wow, interesting topic! I'd say for me it definitely depends on a lot of the factors you mentioned. Price: very important, and completely dependent on the occasion. If I'm serving ot...

And if all else fails, eat them! They're like celery, but with an nice anise flavor. Maybe dip a top in some hummus.

Forthright Fattie, I second your comment! I don't get very good fish where I live, and I get burnt out on chicken and pork, so I like to keep things meat light some weeks and opt for beans and lent...

It just so happens I also spent last year losing weight, 65lbs to be exact, and I did it with a very similar method! I didn't make myself lists to stick to, but followed a very similar philosophy....

I'll reiterate getting a well-made salad at restaurants. It's nice to not have to roast your own beets and squash, and pit and chop your own dates, and toast your own almonds, etc. Also, for some...

Costco has definitely moved beyond 20 gallon tubs of mayo and peanut butter. Sure, they have that stuff (in much more practical quantities), but they have so much more! At my Costco I...

I drink the Simply Orange juice on occasion. It's basically fresh squeezed, and it tastes great! But either store bought or fresh squeezed, I only drink it on occasion.

The following are in my fridge at all times: butter buttermilk eggs peanut butter tahini soy sauce parmesan cheese dijon mustard greek y...

I love roast chicken (the $5 ones from Costco rock!) for easy weekday dinner quesadillas. I might throw some chicken, Parmesan, arugula, and some sliced almonds in a tortilla, or a more traditiona...