 Never go to the grocery store without a list.  And never go for "just one thing" if you can possibly avoid it.  The reasons
are: without a list, you are at the mercy of the store's merchandising program and your own memory. You're liable to buy
the whole farm by the time you get home.  It's a similar problem with going to the store for "just one thing".  You may be
tempted to "impulse buy". Don't!  Just Say No Way to busting your food budget. Prepare carefully, research prices, make
a list and check it twice..
Never go to the grocery store without a list.  And never go for "just one thing" if you can possibly avoid it.  The reasons
are: without a list, you are at the mercy of the store's merchandising program and your own memory. You're liable to buy
the whole farm by the time you get home.  It's a similar problem with going to the store for "just one thing".  You may be
tempted to "impulse buy". Don't!  Just Say No Way to busting your food budget. Prepare carefully, research prices, make
a list and check it twice.. 
Better Times Cookbook V | Justpeace | Better Times | BobWaldrop.net |Access to Energy Conservation | On Pilgrimage in Oklahoma City | Bookstore | Better Times II
For much greater detail about my plans for adapting my "urban homestead" to meet the looming challenges of peak oil, climate instability, and economic irrationality, see Gatewood Urban Homestead, the permaculture design for my home.
Food Emergency Shopping List for any time that your food budget is severely restricted due to lack of money.
Bare-Bones-Empty-Wallet List for when you're really short on cash, and no food.
The Money Saving 100 Shopping List everything you need to make the recipes in this cookbook. Buy these useful and nutritious foods and save the big bucks. 
for any time that your food budget is severely restricted due to lack of money. These items will allow you to prepare many Better Times recipes.
| Rice | Dried Beans | Shortening | 
| Macaroni | Hamburger | Margarine | 
| Flour | Bacon Ends & Pieces | Canned Stewed Tomatoes | 
| Sugar | Eggs | Onions | 
| Yeast | Vegetables | Garlic | 
| Baking Powder | Cheese | |
| Powdered Milk | Potatoes | 
Cupboard-Is-Bare-Twenty-Bucks-In-Pocket list
| Potatoes | Baking Powder | Veggies | 
| Milk | Eggs | Boxed Macaroni & Cheese | 
| Flour | Hamburger | Margarine | 
The Money-Saving 100 Shopping List
These 100 grocery items are everything you need to make all of the recipes in this book, and then some!
| Staple Goods | Grits | Jellies & Jams | 
| Dried Beans | Cornmeal | Barbecue Sauce | 
| Dried Peas | Powdered Milk | Shortening or Oil | 
| Rice | Cocoa | Eggs | 
| Flour | Crackers | Cheese | 
| Macaroni | Rolled Oats/Oatmeal | Margarine | 
| Noodles | Corn & Flour Tortillas | Jalapenos (fresh or bottled) | 
| Brown Sugar | Boxed Macaroni & Cheese | Vinegar | 
| White Sugar | Bouillon | Mayonnaise | 
| Powdered Sugar | Popcorn | Mustard | 
| Corn Syrup | Peanuts | Ketchup | 
| Maple Syrup | Coconut | Cream of Tartar | 
| Baking Powder | Raisins | |
| Yeast | Peanut Butter | 
| Canned Goods | Tomato Sauce | Pineapple | 
| Hot Dog Chili Sauce | Stewed Tomatoes | Creamed Corn | 
| Cream of Mushroom Soup | Peaches | Chilies and Tomatoes | 
| Cream of Chicken Soup | Cherry Pie Filling | Canned Beans (various) | 
| Cream of Tomato Soup | Apple Pie Filling | Canned Peas/Green Beans | 
| Meats | Bacon Ends & Pieces | Pot Roast | 
| Hamburger | Chicken | Turkey | 
| Sausage | Pork Steaks | Sandwich meats | 
| Smoked/polish Sausage | Wieners | 
| Produce | Yellow Squash | Oranges | 
| Cabbage | Potatoes | Sweet Potatoes | 
| Carrots | Onions | Bananas | 
| Celery | Garlic | |
| Zucchini | Peppers (various) | |
| Mushrooms | Apples | 
| Frozen Foods | Broccoli | Fruit Juices | 
| Corn | Mixed Vegetables | 
| Basic Spice List | Ginger | Hot Sauce | 
| Sage | Cayenne | Onion Powder | 
| Thyme | Cumin | Garlic Powder | 
| Nutmeg | Chili Powder | Black Pepper | 
| Allspice | Vanilla | Salt | 
| Cinnamon | Lemon Juice | Salsa | 
Better Times Cookbook V | Justpeace | Better Times | BobWaldrop.net |Access to Energy Conservation | On Pilgrimage in Oklahoma City | Bookstore | Better Times II
For much greater detail about my plans for adapting my "urban homestead" to meet the looming challenges of peak oil, climate instability, and economic irrationality, see Gatewood Urban Homestead, the permaculture design for my home.