White rice with tomato stew. Jellof rice with the little vegetables we had left in the fridge. Rice with eggs. And these have been repeated. Honestly, it’s been fun until it got boring lol—almost like a mini food challenge without even planning it.
Of course, there were days we switched things up. The day I made Khoki was a highlight—no rice in sight. Just that beautiful pudding that we ate with cassava. Another day, I paired cabbage with fufu and meat sauce with baton de manioc, and it felt like a proper break from the rice streak.
The Budget Tip That’s Helping Me Stretch My Money During Tight Financial Periods
It sounds simple, but it’s powerful.
I used to shop for more food even when I still had that food stuff at home. It felt like I was buying more so that we don't run out, but that meant I’d end up with duplicates or ingredients sitting in the cupboard for weeks (sometimes months) because I was distracted by new things to buy.
Now, I flip that on its head.
Before I even think about going to the market, I take a mental (and sometimes physical) inventory of what’s left at home. Then I challenge myself to come up with creative meals using those ingredients that I already have. I only buy what’s truly indispensable to complete the meal.
What this does for me:
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Saves money—I’m not spending on things we don’t urgently need.
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Reduces waste—I’m actually eating what I’ve already bought.
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Boosts creativity—I end up trying new combinations I wouldn’t have thought of.
Sometimes it’s about making the most of what you already have, getting creative, and realizing that even in the simplest seasons, there’s still so much to enjoy.
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