Can You REALLY Feed Your Family a Delicious Thanksgiving Meal for $30?

[@change691]

You're a lifesaver!! My oven decided it's time to retire itself, and I won't be able to get a new one until after the holidays. I knew a ham could be cooked in a slow-cooker, but I had absolutely no idea a turkey breast could too, thank you.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Oh yes. The slow cooker works really well. Just be sure to follow up with that 3-5 minute broiling but keep an eye on it!

[@brandyvalenzuela7762]

Great Video .! You are so down to earth and a real blessing to our younger generation. Loved the reassurance that we can put a good dinner together and not break the bank. ❤❤❤

[@Queenalpha05]

@@change691 my oven just did the same thing 😩

[@andrearidgeway939]

Our Dollar General offers a five dollar off coupon on Saturdays if you spend a certain amount. That might help you get a few extra things.

[@debimorsette1685]

Excellent video. I’ve been buying canned pumpkin each time I go into Walmart. Their’s is $1.17 per can. I’ve made pumpkin bread and pumpkin muffins over the last two weeks. Three years ago I hit Kroger on the right day after the holidays and they had Libby’s canned pumpkin for .25 per can. I bought 20 and that lasted me almost 2 years. I have cranberry sauce left from last year. I bought 10 on sale. I serve it with roasted chicken all year long.

[@sallydunbar1683]

@debimorsette1685 those were some incredible bargains!

[@jant4741]

Good job! We love cranberries all year too!

[@sunkissedbytmh3219]

@debimorsette1685 Pumpkin bread sure but, sweet potato pie is always made along with candied 🍠 yams

[@amym.b.2097]

No, I’m not worried. I’m just here to watch you cook. Huge foodie over here ❤.

[@tbee2653]

I’m coming to your house! You are a dynamite cook. It just looks delicious and so easy when you do it. For me, I consider your channel a cooking school…so thank you 🙏 you are the queen!!!

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Oh my…thank you. Are you coming to our biscuit making class Wednesday?

[@debbieskitchen2]

I wait till Turkey's go on sale to buy one. I used to work at a grocery store and every year we got a coupon for I think it was $ 5 off a Turkey. I always got a 10 lb turkey and got it when it was on sale and paid around $3 for a whole Turkey. Some of the items you bought can be bought at the dollar tree too. Their canned vegetables are 2 for .98 cents I believe. I freeze butter and use it as I need it.

[@debimorsette1685]

11/26/24 Whole turkeys were on ad last week at Kroger’s but the smallest one they had was 16 lbs; too much for the three of us. This week Kroger has frozen turkey breast on ad for $1.79 pound, which I think is too expensive. But their whole chickens are .99 lb and run about 5-7 lbs. At that price, I p/u 5 whole chickens around 7 lbs to stock up my freezer. I’ll use one of those for Thanksgiving and we’ll have plenty for leftovers. Debi in Vicksburg, MS. 🥰🥰

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Oh yeah. The chickens make perfect sense. I'd have to look and try to find a smaller turkey. Like 12-15 pounds.

[@TheOGBlite]

Miss Denise, I am so thankful to have found your channel. I am a bachelor & looking to make some cuts in order to provide extra padding for my savings as I continue. Many videos that are suggested to me do not remind me of my Grandma's thrift, home-comfort cooking. Seasoning, thought, love, and practiced certainty that it will work, though you have never used it/done it. And yours do. Thank you for taking me back to the roots of: SURVING to THRIVING cooking. To all the smart-asses in the comment section : Please do not be a negative Nancy or Neyonce' & edit your dumb responses. Feed TEN people $30 and see what you manage. I dare. Please post it. OBVIOUSLY, cheap foods largely consist of processed foods. "You are STARTING your own garden", and yet judging. So will your garden full of fresh fruits and vegetables, for FREE, be ready for Thanksgiving? No? Then sit down and say "Nice video Miss Denise". 🥰 Nice video, Miss Denise! 😍

[@beckywhinery4652]

I've made turkey and dumplings in the crockpot with a deli turkey breast already cooked. Just the same as a $5.00 chicken at Sam's Club. I had pie, chips, a veggie tray, and such on the side. It was so simple, affordable, and stress free. Everyone enjoyed having it different. Plus if other people stop by it's easy serving.

[@Pgschool37]

Your turkey looked delicious! I like alternate methods to traditional meals. I've done seared oven-baked turkey, cornished hens, fried turkey, chicken, turkey breast, etc. lol I'm going to keep it simple and do smoked turkey, kale greens, and peach cobbler this year.

[@KathyPowell-e4i]

@@Pgschool37 😋

[@a.sanborn4241]

When purchasing a frozen sale turkey for our freezer until the actual day we ALWAYS purchase the largest turkey within our means for making turkey stew/soup, turkey pie, hot open face sandwiches ( using leftover stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy ), etc … for freezing or additional meals using our pantry and freezer if necessary stocked with previous sale items. I’ll cut back on something in our weekly grocery to STOCK UP on a sales flyer item WE CONSUME. Years ago I began to take any and all pocket change along with $1 and eventually $5 bills every Friday of every week to put away and ADD UP at the end of each month! My husband laughed at me until he saw the amount! Cash is best for VISUAL sometimes.

[@lissa4306]

PERFECT!!! Good lesson for young people learning how to make a lovely Thanksgiving dinner on a budget...

[@terryruiz7417]

So well done! I love the idea of the herb butter turkey breast. I only use turkey breast at Thanksgiving since dark meat never gets eaten, and buy 2 to make sure there's some fir keftovers. I'm hoping to find a good sale this year! And, thankfully, sweet potatoes are generally marked way down for the holiday. Perfect time to buy extra for later meals. We prefer them.

[@beckid5107]

Thank you for this excellent vlog! You are doing such a service for your young homemakers!

[@flyladykat]

Great video, Denise!

[@olivebobo6885]

I loved that bit about not asking guest who are not great cooks to bring rolls or beverages

[@janiecelang2558]

😂😂😂 Truly, southern Thanksgiving. Boy, we are carb lovers. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@jeromehenry4484]

Excellent video, especially showing prices & amount of each item. Thankfully my grocer carries frozen chopped collards so I only have to cook them, skip arduous washing/prep work! A switch-out for mac n' cheese might be cheesy grits or broccoli & rice casserole.

[@GJackson-k2t]

@@jeromehenry4484 Good afternoon Jerome and greetings from GA. I read the part about your grocer having frozen collards, and I know that some carry the bag ones in the produce section. I would rather do mine from the actual fresh bunch, I can control not just paying for more stems than actual greens. Hope to have a Great Holiday.

[@jeromehenry4484]

@@GJackson-k2t Hello from Texas. I purchase my frozen foods from Randalls (part of Albertsons) under their "Signature Select" house brand. They have many Southern favorites like collards/okra/black-eyed peas/etc. that I cannot find in other grocers' frozen section. Since I'm a single senior on a tight budget, it's more economical & reduces waste for me to use frozen over fresh for many vegetables. I stock up when they have bags on sale for $1.00 each. Their collards have very little stems and are chopped smaller than what you find in produce section (which is very high priced & highly perishable). Main thing is to get nutrient-dense foods in diet that fit my tight grocery budget & energy/skill level of cooking.

[@amerwiccanandproud]

❤That looks delicious! I really appreciate how you mentioned the importance of sanitation when working with poultry and even showing how you do so, I am currently teaching my teenage nieces to cook and they have no concept of cross contamination yet, your videos have been such a big help!🎉

[@homemakingwithdenise]

You are so welcome! Sanitation is important and the problem with wearing gloves is that people don’t remember they still need to be aware of where they put their hands. I am glad you are teaching your nieces about this.

[@autobotdiva9268]

my auntie is on thanksgiving strike this year!!! im getting chicken wings

[@homemakingwithdenise]

The most important thing is that your family gathers together and gives thanks. It doesn’t matter what you eat.

[@nancybenner2496]

I’d take chicken wings!

[@dmmrad54]

If meat is on my grocery list, i will go to the meat section first. Meat is the most expensive item on anyone's list. Then what is left on my list, i work around what is cheapest for the rest of the items on my list. Grocery stores are set up to make you spend more.

[@CrisHuron]

Great job Denise, thx for showing prices n meal prep. Wishing u n ur family a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday from NE AZ 🤗🤗🇺🇸

[@michelledee9304]

We got a whole turkey this morning for 99 cents a pound. I'm saving that to cook another time as my family like ham for Thanksgiving. I use an electric roaster oven to cook my turkey or ham. We always have deviled eggs, sweet potato souffle, green bean casserole, rolls, stuffing, both canned and homemade cranberry sauce and the pie for desert along with either turkey or ham.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

I’m coming to your house. It all sounds amazing.

[@crterwil]

Thank you! I have been thinking about this and Christmas.

[@julieshepherd4694]

Great video. So many helpful tips. I love cranberry sauce too and have always preferred Ocean Spray but I’m going to try the one from Aldi. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Julie…we had the Aldi cranberry sauce for dinner today and people loved it. You’ve got to try it.

[@julieshepherd4694]

@@homemakingwithdenise one of my favorite recipes with cranberry sauce is from The Frugal Gourmet cookbook…Chicken with Cranberries. It’s easy and delicious! To make it you need: 3 lbs chicken pieces , bone in with skin works best 1C ap flour Salt to taste Cayenne pepper to taste Oil for frying 16 oz can whole cranberries 1/4 C yellow onion diced 3/4 C orange juice 1/4 tsp each ground cinnamon and nutmeg Dry chicken pieces with paper towel. Mix flour salt and pepper and dredge each piece of chicken. Pan-fry in oil just until brown, turning once. Remove chicken from the pan and drain the oil. Return chicken to the pan. Meanwhile, mix cranberries, onion, juice and seasoning in saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour over chicken and cover. Cook slowly for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is tender. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice. Hope you try this sometime. I’m really enjoying your videos and looking forward to more tips for the holidays in the coming weeks.

[@FAITH5879]

I haven't had purchase a turkey in. Years thanks for turkey giveaways all over our city in nov and the fixing to add so i am thanksgiving cause im on budget

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Where I used to work, years ago, they gave out hams for Christmas. Later, another employer gave out turkeys but that all stopped. I’ve had to purchase my own. Yes…get in on those turkey giveaways. Your family will enjoy the meal and your budget will thank you.

[@ShellyDoss-xm1wx]

This was an excellent video, thank you so much for making it. I am going to get started prepping now.

[@maryannedeering1663]

Your roasted turkey looks delicious ❤ Happy Thanksgiving 2024🎃

[@mzrenee4273]

I got to restock my aprons and buy some more from the Apron Diva❤

[@EbonyIvyThymewithLeona]

This was an excellent video. Aldi is really on top of their game. I went in there Saturday and checked out their prices. Amazing. Speaking of Amazing, that turkey breast was beautiful. Loved the B rolls. We will have to talk about the process.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Thank you. I appreciate you.

[@latoyajackson8686]

I am definitely on a budget for this Thanksgiving this video was much needed. Thank you so much. God bless.

[@lilblackduc7312]

You do good work! Absolutely amazing. I needed to see this. Thank you...🇺🇸 👍☕

[@homemakingwithdenise]

I am glad it served you. What resonated with you most?

[@livelavishhomesllc]

EBT also covers fruit trees from Costco. I’m sure Sam’s Club too if you have one. Trader Joe’s you can use EBT for the herb plants that are indoor.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

That’s good to know.

[@greyhatdone]

I scored a turkey last year for 39 cents a pound😊

[@kimadams446]

Don't forget to check the Dollar Tree that has grocery items also,

[@frugalwitch]

First video of yours I have seen and I just had to subscribe!

[@BigRedSmallWorld]

This all looks so good, plus i love your kitchen! ❤

[@alvinjackson9685]

I would prefer to eat consciously throughout the year and then do some light splurging for holiday meals.

[@lesliestrahan3595]

Some stores have already started running specials on foods used for Thanksgiving. Albertsons in my area has run two sales in October with Libby’s vegetables ( canned) and store brand canned soups for 50 cents. I’ve already started getting ready. Thanks for your thoughtful content.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

That is awesome! Soups and veggies at 50 cents? Now is the time to,pick them up.

[@JennyOSunshine]

Pumpkin pie is most definitely on my menu. I used to make green bean casserole for my husband. Since his heart attack & discovered diabetes I haven’t made it since. Makes things tricky for sure.

[@JennyOSunshine]

He’s the only one who really cared about the green bean casserole, whereas all of us like the pie so I will still do that.

[@little-nikki7837]

I love your videos!!! You use FRESH herbs AND put them under the skin!!! I subbed just for that reason alone 😅😂. Thank you so much for sharing your recipes and talent with us all!!!

[@alicia-r4p]

I have found crispy onions at Dollar Tree for 1.25

[@marip4832]

Looks delicious! Now I can’t wait for Thanksgiving!

[@nickiekovaleski2734]

Thank You for all of your Delicious Recipes

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Glad you like them! I’ll do more.

[@dmmrad54]

Is Kitchen Bouquet still available ? Used to give gravy a brown color.

[@jeanie8831]

I forgot about that.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Yes, it is you can get it at Kroger, Aldi, Amazon etc.

[@dmmrad54]

@@homemakingwithdenise I am going to look for it next time I go to Aldi. Thank you.

[@hawkland100]

Thanks

[@homemakingwithdenise]

What resonated with you most?

[@TheLazyHOAGardener]

Dollar tree has Name Brand Canned Yams, seasoned green beans, greens, and creamed soups for $1.25, which beats our Walmart prices by .25 to .75 cents per can.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

I’ve been giving Dollar Tree a second look. They do have great prices.

[@tehbasketcasey]

Ms Denise, when you pulled out the herb grinder I realized I have the same one handed down by my meemee. Except I’ve been using it as a coffee grinder all these years😂😅

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Now that is too funny. I actually got that from my mom and she did use it as a coffee grinder. I didn’t need a coffee grinder but I did need a herb grinder so I washed it up and repurposed it. No shade.

[@barbaragatto2549]

Delicious. Thank you. Just saw turkeys on sale below .99.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Who’s got turkey that low? Tell all.

[@lashonjones-spann5339]

@@homemakingwithdenise most stores have them for .59 with a $25 addition purchase - Krogers - Albertsons/Jewels both have that price - sweet potatoes .39

[@Veronica-qz7ld]

Madam, I have just discovered you, your channel. Thank you for sharing 🙏❤ God bless you and yours. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🌽🌻🥧😇🙏✨

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Same to you! I hope you find much here to keep you coming back.

[@leytonfortnite4724]

Turkey breast in the slow cooker finished in the broiler!! Yes yes you have inspired me ❤!

[@homemakingwithdenise]

I must say, I was pretty impressed myself. I didn’t know how easy it could be. No basting. Just put it in the slow cooker. Check the temperature six hours later. Broil it for 4 or 5 minutes. Perfect.

[@cassiebee872]

Hello Ms. Denise, That turkey looks amazing I will be trying the herbed butter. Will you please tell me the name of the pot you used for the gravy. Thank you

[@medusasunshine4705]

Hello. Thanks for sharing and thank u for the info about that grease separating measuring cup. I like it an I looked it up to purchase. Also I have a turkey breast in my freezer I just ordered a few days ago. Ur's look good ☑️

[@homemakingwithdenise]

That grease separator is very useful. I believe I linked it for easy access.

[@melanieossman2334]

I love watching your videos. I make my turkey the same way you prepared the breast, but using a spoon is a great tip! Thank you!❤

[@tamarahines6975]

Ms. Denise I am still new to your channel; however, I like what you do and keep doing it. I do not cook much so I learn something new each time I watch your channel. Thanks for walking everyone through on how to prepare a Thanksgiving meal. I did not know you could buy just the turkey breast. I thought you always had to buy the whole turkey. I am just curious did you and your family eat the turkey breast that you prepared in this video? I was thinking if it was for Thanksgiving that you may have bagged it up and put it in the freezer. Anyway, great video and please keep it up.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Hahaha! Tam, you got me. I had everyone over on Sunday for Sunday dinner and we ate the turkey, dressing greens, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, broccoli, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. It was a great dinner and a lovely family gathering. The turkey was delicious. And some if these folks won’t be available for Thanksgiving so we had an early Thanksgiving. And the cranberry sauce was amazing. Better than Ocean Spray. I’m just saying. I suggest you find your specialty. That means learn to make one dish you make really well. Perfect it. That way, when folks say what can you bring you say, l can bring xmxmxmx. Then learn another. And then another, I am so glad that I can be of assistance. Thank you for validating that what I do is valuable.

[@tamarahines6975]

Yes Mam you are welcome. I am a Gen Xer, but still some of us need to be taught. Thanks Tamara

[@lizmiller2341]

We don't have Aldi in our area, but we have Winco their prices are affordable. I would half to add a bag of potatoes my husband just won't eat instant potatoes. I don't mind them. You shared lots of good information. I really appreciate it.

[@Regina.Michelle]

That turkey breast looks yummy. I’m definitely trying this. I like how you made the turkey crispy by putting it in the oven. Thank you for the recipes 💕🌹

[@arnesia557]

Mmm. What time is dinner. There’s just three in my family. I think we’ll just do a breast. Thanks for sharing. Blessed be!🙏🏿😊

[@Kaythegardener-w5x]

About 10-14 days before Thanksgiving or Christmas, the local groceries have turkeys for 69-89 cents/ lb, if you buy $75-$125 in groceries. So I wait to buy my 1x/month shopping during this period. My friends also ask me to buy them some things during this time, to raise my qualifying totals!!

[@laura-id5nd]

Thank you for your life saving ideas! I wish I was your next door neighbor!

[@homemakingwithdenise]

You are so welcome! Hahaha!

[@melanieossman2334]

I wish I was her daughter, such a lovely warm personality 😊

[@normidwest1316]

I so appreciate our videos Thank you so much God bless you!

[@ChrisWaltz-z9i]

I still need to figure out dinner rolls but for the most part I have gotten the green beans, potatoes, stuffing mix( my husband insists on the processed box did not like homemade with sausage and apples I made *sigh*) the stuff for homemade cranberry sauce and the turkey breast. I am rolling apples in crescent rolls and dumping Mountain Dew over the top for dessert because Senor Picky Pants does not like pumpkin pie( I buy the tiny ones at Walmart for less than a dollar if I get in the mood because I enjoy them.) I’d love to see how you prep collard greens. I did not grow up in the South and am not really sure how to prep them.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

I didn’t grow up in the south either. I learned from my mom who grew up in Indiana who learned from her mom who grew up in Michigan. I think it’s a pretty universal veggie. I’ve got a bag of collards in the garage a friend dropped off today. I’ll be prepping them for the freezer tomorrow. We’ll have them for Thanksgiving or Christmas. The StoveTop stuffing mix is not bad. Some people…well…that’s all they want. Hahaha! What’s with pouring Mountain Dew over an Apple dumpling? What am I missing?

[@ChrisWaltz-z9i]

@@homemakingwithdenise It’s one of the simplest desserts you can make and soooooo good. Preheat oven to 350. You take Granny Smith apple and core and cut them into 8 slices. You wrap them into crescent rolls. Place in 8x8 pan. On stovetop melt 1/2 a stick of butter and add 3/4 cup of sugar and 1/2 tsp of vanilla. Stir a few times( it will still be grainy). Pour butter mixture over wrapped crescent rolls. Pour 6 oz of Mountain Dew over the rolls and sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes until golden brown. Serve with vanilla ice cream. It’s not super healthy but really tasty.

[@nancyculp6968]

@@ChrisWaltz-z9iyou can also use 7 up, Sprite or Ginger Ale instead of Mt Dew. They are really good. 👍

[@einsteindarwin8756]

I’m looking forward to Aldi’s opening in my neighborhood.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Are you getting one? I just learned Aldi was owned by the Trader Joe people. Who knew!

[@einsteindarwin8756]

@@homemakingwithdenise I didn’t know that Denise.

[@hamoptjg01]

I just got a turkey for 65 cents a pound great deal

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Where did you find this? Let me know so I can share!

[@cathymartin8778]

Preparing turkey is a messy job! I enjoy your videos!

[@homemakingwithdenise]

I thought about the messiness and how it might look on video. I see why they just show a little of the process otherwise.

[@jant4741]

Gorgeous meal 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@homemakingwithdenise]

So good it was good. I had family over today for Sunday dinner and we had that meal…well, the greens instead of green bean casserole. The Aldi cranberry sauce was amazing. I will definitely buy more.

[@olivebobo6885]

The US is the only country that celebrates Thanksgiving. Canada have a holiday in October that’s similar to the American thanksgiving

[@calstalk1675]

Yum girl…😊

[@mizfrenchtwist]

hello , nice , very nice😋😋😋😋😋 , thank you for sharing🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰......................

[@nancyculp6968]

Also, if anyone has a Sam’s in their area their rotisserie chickens are very good and they are very reasonable in price. Sometimes cheaper than buying a raw chicken. At my Sam’s I can get two at $4.75 and up depending on the size. I thought about doing that instead of turkey and just spending my time on the sides. I also saw a lady prepare some turkey tenderloins in her slow cooker. For only couple of people or college kids this would be great since they are around $8.00. Then each person can bring the side they like…or dessert. Just like she said.

[@harold2007ful]

One can of Collard Greens will only feed 1 person in my family lol

[@YT4Me57]

Bought a turkey breast for .99/lb two weeks ago, today, whole turkeys are .49/lb!!! But, for just two people, a whole turkey is way too much. But turkeys were going for $6.95! You can't beat that price. (Shadybrook Farms at Stop n Shop)

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Great prices. I would have got that whole turkey, cooked it, then froze it into different sections for meals later. But yeah…you got a great buy.

[@Jesus_is_Lord_7]

And swap out the mashed potatos for sweet potatoes. Ummm..... imagine that.🤔

[@springtyme77]

You are such a sweetheart!

[@livelavishhomesllc]

This is affordable but it’s primarily processed food which isn’t healthy for anyone. I’m starting my own garden. EBT covers buying fruit and veggie seeds. People can do a garden in large containers.

[@jeromehenry4484]

Need to keep in mind that Denise said this meal is to serve 10 people, mostly adults, on $30 that comes out to $3.00 per person. Agreed it is primarily processed food but it's also what 90% of guests are expecting to be served. Since I'm pre-diabetic, would prefer turkey/collard greens/small plain sweet potato with butter pat/lima beans (there's 2 super foods on that plate!), but you know guests would be majorly disappointed if I served that for Thanksgiving Dinner. Glad you mention EBT can also be used for seed/plants that will produce food in future. Something for apartment dwellers to consider is growing your own sprouts (lentils sprouts are easy & cheap!) and microgreens.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

My garden didn’t do as well this year. Herbs did great though. And yes…this was mostly processed foods. That’s how most people eat and how they build those holiday baskets.

[@TheOGBlite]

Please do not be a negative Nancy or Neyonce'. OBVIOUSLY, cheap foods largely consist of processed foods. You are STARTING your own garden, and yet judging. So will your garden full of fresh fruits and vegetables, for FREE, be ready for Thanksgiving? No? Feed TEN people for $30 and see what you manage. I dare. Please post it. Then sit down and say "Nice video Miss Denise". 🥰

[@TheOGBlite]

And what did you eat prior to your fresh garden full of nutritious fruits and veggies...for FREE? Oh, were you eating a bunch of processed and cheap foods with your EBTSNAP benefits, prior to your "garden"? Crazy how yall get on the internet and try to undermine someone for something YOU aren't even doing, YET. Stfu.

[@hillarysmith1741]

Hello Lucy darling! I've missed you! Are you still live on Wednesdays? Your bff Ethel ❤❤❤

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Ethel! Me and Blue Skies was just talking about you. she asked how you were and I told her you were out ill. Are you better? We've got to talk! And yes...Leona and I will be on live Wednesday at 7:45 PM EST.

[@hillarysmith1741]

I've had a rough 3 months with crohns and other medical issues. Working with the doctors and trying different medications such as being switched from stelara to skyrizzi. I've lost 59 pounds! Still not 100% but I am doing better than I was. Weak and tired I can't eat much without nausea. But I am noticing that I seem to feel a little bit better. I will attend on Wednesday! Looking forward to it! Miss you alot! Give my love to Blue skies! Your bff Ethel ❤

[@tamarasmith1023]

A lot of processed foods. I would buy real potatoes, which are about the same price as those three packets. Thanks for the information, however.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Very true! But to buy the real potatoes I would then need to buy milk. Hmmmm. Milk and butter should be a pantry item so it should work unless you don’t have those things.

[@TheOGBlite]

Are yall done with the processed foods comments? FRESH FOODS WILL ONLY TAKE YOU SO FAR WITH A BUDGET WHICH IS WHY THERE ARE FOOD DESERTS AND INCREASING OBESITY. Those on a budget cannot afford those foods, hence this is what you see. yall are dumb asf. everyday on this hell app

[@TheOGBlite]

And I don't eat processed foods for the most part, as I am fortunate to buy fresh products or delivery services. Most people cannot. So your contrarian retorts literally add nothing

[@elizabethashton9590]

Many should have started looking in October for supermarkets that offer free turkeys for spending $300 or $400 over a 6 to 8 week period. I live in Downstate NY and there are two such supermarkets in the Metro NY area. Singles can't take advantage of this type of deal, but families sure could. Also, many supermarkets also drop the price of turkeys to .49/lb. Where are you going to find any kind of meat for that price. BTW, you like that $30 number. Why be so rigid. Keeping one's mind focused solely on a specific number you will very often miss opportunities. There's one videologger that drives me crazy. She's got a family of 5 herself, 3 sons and husband. Continually tries to make budget meals aimed at a certain price and no way is there enough food for all 5 of them as she says. I say this because I have eyes and can see the portion she puts on the plates. Sometimes you need to be proactive.. Back in September a local store was selling frozen turkey breasts for .69/lb. Since it's only myself, I bought a 4 lb breast for $2.76. Would have purchased a larger one but didn't have room in my freezer for it. Always keep regular and instant mashed potatoes in the house as well as green beans and carrots. A friend gave me free pumpkin last year so I bought a pie crust and condensed milk for $3.25. Already have cranberry sauce and/or applesauce and stuffing. For $6.00 I have a Thanksgiving meal for 2 to 3 people.

[@lauramarie2651]

I hate tuckey but love everything else

[@homemakingwithdenise]

I love turkey but by now…I’ve made three of them. I may not look at a turkey for a few weeks. Hahaha!

[@SusanRay-te3vl]

You should think about using gloves.......

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Gloves give people a false sense of security. They don’t wash their hands enough when they wear gloves.

[@shellywhite3961]

That was gross never seen anyone loosen the skin

[@getoffmydarnlawn]

By me Jenny-O & Butterball turkeys go on sale for .59/lb with a $20 purchase. Seems like the most expensive thing on my menu is butter of all things.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

I know! Butter is almost $5 a carton!