VanCooks150

Meal plans, grocery lists and weekly cooking tips to cook in Vancouver for under $150 a week.

Laaaaazy Meal Plan and Grocery List November 24 to 30

Where is that dang sunshine? Days are getting shorter and the clouds are staying longer – it must be fall. Alarm clocks are suddenly easier to sleep through and it … Continue reading

November 24, 2014 · Leave a comment

Curry Curry Curry Meal Plan and Grocery List November 17 to 23

I could honestly eat curry errryday. So many friends who’ve heard me say this have balked, “Really?! Everyday?? I would get sick of it.” These friends are obviously not as … Continue reading

November 16, 2014 · 1 Comment

Eat Local and Cheap Meal Plan and Grocery List November 10 to 17

Local BC produce in November is beautiful and delicious. It is also a bit expensive – understandably. A bag of produce needed for this week’s recipes purchased at the Vancouver … Continue reading

November 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

Is Portugal in South America? Recipe and Grocery List November 3 to 9

I am a disgrace to the education system. My geography is disgusting. It’s OK, you don’t need to feel bad for me – I am aware of my strengths as … Continue reading

November 3, 2014 · 2 Comments

Dutch Oven Recipes and Grocery List October 27 to November 2

Dank je wel to the Dutch. You gave us cocoa powder, donuts and Bluetooth. But our sincerest thanks must be reserved for the amazing invention of the Dutch oven. The … Continue reading

October 27, 2014 · 2 Comments

Graaaains Recipe and Grocery List October 20 to 27

Mmmmmm graaaaaains. Zombies eat them because they are delicious. I eat them because they are rich in flavour and vitamins. There are many more grains out there than just rice … Continue reading

October 19, 2014 · Leave a comment

Baby Balancing Act Recipe & Grocery List October 14 to 19

I’ve learned the lesson for improving your time management skills and cooking healthier dinners – have a kid. I’ll admit, there is a little less joy in making dinner with … Continue reading

October 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

El Camino’s Inspired/Knockoff Recipe and Grocery List April 8 to 13

Latin American street food in Vancouver? Yes, please. A cheap place to grab a carnivorous and alcoholic meal with friends? For sure! Last week, I finally tried the famous El … Continue reading

April 9, 2013 · Leave a comment

Hot Hot Hot Recipe and Grocery List April 1 to 6

This week, I saw a commercial for Sriacha-Flavoured Lay’s potato chips, and glared at the flavour choice – what’s next Lay’s, what’s next. But, then I sat back and wondered … Continue reading

April 2, 2013 · Leave a comment

Passover Recipe and Grocery List March 25 to 30

I’ve always felt quite ignorant visiting the bakeries and grocers nearby – challah bread? Matzo? Knishes? The annual signs for Passover have also always pushed me to good ol’ Wikipedia … Continue reading

March 26, 2013 · Leave a comment
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