Comments on: How De-Pressing

By: Amanda F

Amanda F — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:20:45 +0000

I found you through the Time article (banner on the Time site) all this time later, and I have spent all afternoon reading from the beginning. While I don’t really have anything in common with any of you (family of 7 in rural TX) and don’t go anywhere near most of the foods y’all find commonplace, I am thoroughly enjoying following your adventure and experiment. One of the blogs on my site is about my own grocery shopping, though it’s not nearly as entertaining as yours. Keep up the great work and inspiring the masses.

By: Lazy Gardens

Lazy Gardens — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:32:25 +0000

One quote from the “hate fest” (which by web standards wasn’t very h8ful) stood out: “what this is really about is a group of city dwellers who clearly have been used to spending more than the average family or person on food having to cut down to what the average person spends, and blogging about it.”

Unlike that commenter, I don’t finds it sophomoric at all. It’s interesting to see your progress over time, your rationalizing here and there, and your discover of some time-worn concepts like making something out of several different bits of leftovers, shopping once a week, and becoming “mindful” about what you are buying and cooking.

Definitely putting you and the thirty a week on my blogroll.

By: adam

adam — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:37:38 +0000

Thanks, drombeg! Please let us know when you’ve got your blog going, via the contact form on the new press page.

By: drombeg

drombeg — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 13:57:26 +0000

I landed here from Time, was happy to read your posts. Yes, there are a lot of commenters who take advantage of anonymity to say things I hope they’re not saying to anyone in person.

Your encouragement may just get me to finally do my own blog, and I’ll thank you for that if it happens.

By: Christine

Christine — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:38:48 +0000

Sorry you guys got blasted - if it cheers you any, I got here through someone linking to that article, and I think this blog is great. I know I’m spending too much on food that I don’t eat (and I’m neither apologizing for nor glorifying this - simply stating it), and I love seeing creative ways to cut back.

By: adam

adam — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:20:32 +0000

Hey Amanda - I loves me some East Village Cheese. They’re one of NYC’s true gourmet bargains. I don’t know how they continue to pay the rent in that neighborhood, but, however they do it… EVC, don’t go changing. The danger there is picking up a pound of nearly-overripe blue at so compelling a price as to ensure vile breath for a month. Next time I pay them a visit, I’ll write about it on the blog.

By: AmandaLP

AmandaLP — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:25:16 +0000

I found the blog from the website, and I will be subscribing and reading past entries

Adam, have you heard of East Village Cheese? discount cheeses (some at 2.99 per pound!), and they have a wide variety. no samples, and only 1/2 pound quantities or more.

Otherwise, Brooklyn is expensive for food, either in time or money.

By: Brad

Brad — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:52:51 +0000

Brad Tuttle of Time.com’s Cheapskate here. The Q&A was a lot of fun, so thanks to all three of you guys. I’m a big fan of what you’re doing, and it’s really good to see the supportive responses here. Apparently, my blog attracts haters. Keep it the good work $50 crew.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:42:47 +0000

I found this website through Time magazine and I love it! I’ve been reading and enjoying from the first entry all this week (I’m on hold a lot at work…) and I think the creative ways you’ve supplemented eating out are fantastic (I really want to try some of these recipes as soon as I get time). So go you! All of you!

By: Mneiae

Mneiae — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:11:37 +0000

I’m sorry that people have been so vicious about this whole thing. I personally survive on about $120 a week, which means that I love your blog, because the stuff you guys do is pretty cool. I’m a college student and I will definitely keep reading your blog. Sorry about the haters; you have a lot of fans anyway.