£13 Weekly Food Budget for One And Getting Back on Track Budgeting

Greetings! I’ve gone off the rails with my food spending this month so I’m resetting a budget for the rest of April. #foodwaste #budgetmeal #budgetmeals #budgeting #mealplanning #cookingforone
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Greetings!
Welcome to Budget Foodie UK.
I'm Rechenda, a 40-something from Norwich, Norfolk. I live with my Tuxedo cat Jack. Together we are trying to save as much money on food (and in life) to help save for a house deposit over the next five years.
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[@nancyrahif8442]

Hello, I am in the same exact boat 😄. Single, turning 41 in October and I live with my lovely cat. The only thing I want is to buy a house and hopefully adopt a child ❤. I managed to put aside £9000 in one year by cutting down on food and electricity but I had to be really frugal. I spent no more than £25/week on food. Winter months were not my best days but what can I do! Also there’s no entertainment whatsoever in my life, no bars, no alcohol, no clubs and no going out with friends more than once in 3 months and only when I did that I managed to save the money so I feel you and I hope your channel helps you. I watch all your videos because you make me feel that I am not alone ❤.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Oh wow love that story! Inspiration xx

[@paulamartin6049]

Wow u r doing exactly what a lot of us r to weak to do so well done. I am 50 in july and after a huge shift in my personal circumstances i am only how starting to take responsibility and be true to myself instead of fitting in with other peoples expectations of me just wish i had done it in my forties but not my 3 daughters were only young but they are now 19 18 and 16 and more accepting that i am my own pwrson and not the traditional stereotypical mum px

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

It is never too late Paula x

[@paulamartin6049]

@@TheBudgetFoodie i hear you but omg if i did what i really wanted to in order to become my authentic self i think my parents and girls wouldnt cope and as for the ih invisible husband well goes withput saying he defo wouldnt approve sl good job i dont need to worry ha ha px

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

I do drive xx

[@Gary_Luke]

Quick maths check for you - £200 budget and you’ve spent £162 means you’ve got £38 left, not £32. So that’s £2.11 per day instead of £1.78. (Sorry I’m an accountant, I can’t help myself 😂)

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Oh brilliant! Thanks Gary! This is why I need my subscribers, especially the ones good at sums! X

[@GinaBertolo]

The broccoli bites look really good! I am so grateful to have a house. I’m a bit older (61 this year) but I’ve worked all of my life and saved seriously for about 7 years to get into the house and then put everything I could into paying it off. The younger you can start saving and getting on the properly ladder the better. Love your channel!

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

I need to do this!! Xx

[@davidehrenberg1244]

Have been enjoying your videos since the beginning. Quite a journey you're on. We love poached eggs too. They are easy to make and cook in only 3 minutes. If you want to give it a go, I recommend the following: Boil water in your kettle and fill a skillet more than halfway with the boiling water. Add one tablespoon of white vinegar (this will help the egg set) Set the hob to medium-high to maintain a light simmer, not a rapid boil. Next, crack your egg into a teacup, then slide egg into water from teacup. Maintain a light simmer for 3 minutes (up to 3 minutes 30 seconds for a larger egg), then lift out with a slotted spoon. Fresh eggs work best.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

I willGive this a go David! 🍳 x

[@shelleyk7462]

I bought my first home at the age of 34 and single which I thought was old at the time (I’m 52 now). I’m currently on a low buy year because i want to pay extra off my mortgage each month and to be mortgage free in 4 years. I feel for people today wanting to buy a house, especially if they rent, and to save a decent deposit. It would be interesting if you could do monthly updates on how much you saved in the month and your cumulative savings to date. I wish you all the success, you can do it!

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thank you Shelley, great inspiration xx will do finance updates!

[@monica-2918]

this gives me inspiration. I live in London and I currently spend between £100 (ha! one week a year ) to about £175 a week on food, for myself only . I know, I know it's stupid. but I only spend £3 a week on transport and other than that I try to not spend more than £10 on buying anything else a week. So the rest of my money goes to rent and council tax, water, electricity, phone bill and internet. I really want to cut down my food budget but I like to eat 'well'. ie, buying fresh berries every day, eating prawns a lot etc. how do I cut down on this? my food bill is insane whereas im so thrifty elsewhere?

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Omg you sound like me! Cutting down on fruit will help, I used to buy bananas, apples, kiwi, every week and berries, blueberries especially expensive. Now the only fruit I buy are frozen berries. Prawns are lovely xx

[@paulamccarthy8197]

I spend far too much on luxury/ not so luxury food and I’m looking to cut down to save for a holiday abroad next year because I’ll not go otherwise so these tips will help

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Hey Paula! How was your week? Ooh holiday sounds fab x

[@gailgulliver8970]

Thank you for your share it's harder to get on the property ladder today but keep going you will get there in the end I love to watch your channel and the cutie Jack .xx

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thanks Gail Jack says hi xx

[@debbieworthington-bryson4075]

hi love your channel very inspiring and gives me motivation cant believe you 41 i guessed early 30s xx

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thank you Debbie! Glad it’s inspiring xx haha it’s all the Nivea I use :)

[@christinenightingale2528]

Oh i love broccoli stems. They are the best bit. I eat it all. Leaves an all. Also mushroom stem. People throw them away an all. Weirdos. Waste not want not 😂

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

I love the scrappy bits of stem too! X

[@Sandlappersue]

Thank you for sharing and being real. Have a great weekend!🎉

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

You’re so welcome Sue! X

[@findingelli7264]

I really enjoy your channel. One question, have you got a crockpot? It might be worth investing in one, it is very forgiving when using cuts of meat, which is hard to cook on the stove. So you could save money that way. Just a thought. I am using my crockpot a lot and I bought it for £23 (mind you that was a few years ago). Keep up the good work!

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

I haven’t got a crock pot but great idea!! Xx

[@paulamartin6049]

@@TheBudgetFoodie u can get small ones which would proably do 2 meals so u have leftovers.

[@allyk7476]

Hi from Miami, Fl, love your channel. A crockpot is an awesome idea. I bought one many years ago and used it just once. I dusted it off and using it a lot now. Those cheaper cuts of meat are so soft tender and delicious when cooked low and slow.

[@paris0551]

Lots of luck for the rest of the month. I’m trying to eat from my freezer and cupboards as much as I can. I’m single too and I have to eat this way every few months because like you, I enjoy cooking, but it’s no good if the freezer is already full 😂 Take care x

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thank you Paris xx

[@tonibell7997]

Your hair style is awesome you look fabulous xxx

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thank you Toni xx

[@emmacamm831]

Do you jave the option of opening a Lisa? You can get 1000 top up from the government if you put in 4000, you get this each year. Will massively help you with your goals! Great to see you back on track! Love your experiments with food very imaginative 😊

[@roslinney4285]

Maddening but I think you have to be under 40 when you make your first payment

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Ooh I shall investigate I think I have one somewhere! I had to open it before I was 40, need to start putting dosh in it x

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Yes I think so x

[@shranjitkaur9243]

@@TheBudgetFoodielook into it. I love in Uk and they do the buy to ISA account both me my husband opened one we got a top of of £5,000 which really did help xx

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Wow amazing! X

[@tashaimpressions]

Broccoli stem is very nutritious!

[@paulamccarthy8197]

Enjoy your rest

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thanks P :)

[@Ruth58969]

I used to be a home owner. I had a paid off house but I let my ex have it when we divorced.I love being in rented. I live in a lovely house with a great garden, nice location with my youngest twins and 4 cats and it doesn't bother me. It's community that counts for me now. I just think life is too short for all the misery of trying to get on the property ladder. I'd never do it again. Best of luck to you. xx

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Wow inspiration! Thank you for your comment Ruth. This really helps me. I am always worrying about the future xx

[@LeaKhn]

Don’t beat yourself up over the overspend, can’t be helped and it’s much less than you were spending before x

[@TempyBuilds]

Little man Jack is so cute , bless him

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Jack says hi xx

[@Mike_5]

Don't beat yourself up for going off track with spending the key thing is to accept it then make a plan to go forward and move yourself in the direction you want to go 🙃

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Aww thanks Mike :)

[@Mike_5]

@@TheBudgetFoodie welcome like your positive vibes in these videos 😀

[@georginaazeez7823]

Hi I love your vids, u r so authentic, helpful, inspirational and I resonate with u! Except I'm a veggie, but my child eats meat so ur material is invaluable...love the vids re, extreme budgeting sooo helpful... Im also from Norfolk, my 2 cats ate

[@georginaazeez7823]

Oops sent send accidently my cats do tricks they are so cool and 1:37 my love. I forage for edible weeds (Sorrel is a game changer if u find it!!) and grow own herbs n veg n fruit in a dinky space, sometimes unsuccessfully lol (free food it helps with nutrition!!) 👍

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Aww another Norfolk person where are you based?!

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Love the home grown stuff Georgina xx I foraged for dock the other day x

[@janecraftswhen...8115]

Am enjoying your journey. Please don’t consider this month a fail, you set a budget which is much more controlled than before you started and doing this seems to make you feel accountable. If you can somehow get that savings routine established you will get that home purchase even if some months are healthy rather than keto.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Aww thank you Jane yes you’re right it’s all learning xx

[@paulamartin6049]

I love me a plan now its done u just need to stick 2 it . I have every faith in your ability to get the house desposit. U r like me i love to experiment although my concoctions sometimes leave a lot to be desired . I have tried to like sauerkraut but i just cannot do it i just finished the last of the jar a day or so ago and it will never again find itself on my trolley i have the same relationship with avocados. Looking forward to seing what your 13 pounds gets u . Hope mum has a nice birthday and you enjoyed your day out px

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thank you mum says hi! X

[@paulamartin6049]

@@TheBudgetFoodie shes the same age as my mum and dad just turned 80 in feb. I just hope i am in as good health as them at that age mind you after having been soooo poorly this time last year and only now beginning to get my head above water i feel like 100 many a day ha ha px

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

I feel about 25 until I need to nap hehe

[@paulamartin6049]

@@TheBudgetFoodie well at least you feel younger than 40 poor me i feel twice my age . I am 25 in my head too shame about the body ha ha px

[@PetRatty]

I'm in the same situation as you but 5 years older, The rented place i'm in now is up for sale and the landlord offered 20% off the value but I don't have the deposit and income too low for a mortgage, so will have to move soon. Other life issues means I have to move in 3-4 month anyway. I've been thinking about the van life for over 10 years now so that's what I'm going to do. Some of the ready meals at supermarkets are cheaper to buy than make, wish you all the best

[@PetRatty]

() Have you looked into the government help to save, it is 50% interest if you are on low income, just received £600 off them and still have £1200 saved with them

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Yes van life ! Appeals to me, if I didn’t have Jack I would do it. Or I have considered living in a static caravan or house boat. Sad that it’s come to this but the housing market is a write off x

[@melanytodd2929]

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[@TheBudgetFoodie]

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[@Jaylobee]

Isn’t that a dishwasher next to the washing machine? Easier than washing up by hand!

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Yes but it's full lol xx

[@rosemarie-karma]

What did you eat at Mum's celebration?

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Hey rosemary I had a bun less cheeseburger salad and coleslaw x

[@rosemarie-karma]

@@TheBudgetFoodie I forget coleslaw, I really love it. Hope you all had a fabulous time

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

We did! X

[@antoinettemckinney9593]

It's £38

[@carlalappin7170]

Hi .. Great vid as per usual girly 😘 ..You give me great tips n nice things I wouldn't of thought recipes 👍🤍 .. You look nice 2day ..Awwhh hope I have lovely rest over weekend n charge ure batterys !! Ooh lush U booked a beach hut amazing I wld luv that ..If I was single I cld definitely live on tight budget as long as I had plenty of veg and fruit actuallyI take that back with price of a small amount of healthy stuff from shop !!! Outrageous prices aren't they..⚓🛟🌞🤽🏖️🏝️🌄🌈💚 .

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Hey Carla! How was your week? Thank you for kind words about my outfit xx let’s see if I can stick to £12 this week!