Category Archives: Simple Life

Fresh, frozen or canned?

Posted on July 29, 2010 by theprovidentpantry

On our Facebook page today we are discussing if frozen is the same nutritionally wise over fresh veggies/fruit. I was surprised to learn that since non-local fresh produce travels for many miles and is not hours old, that in the … Continue reading →

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But you can’t eat healthy for $10 a person a week…

Posted on July 20, 2010 by theprovidentpantry

This is no doubt the sentiment I am met with almost every time someone hears our quest. And I don’t blame them. Healthy food off the counter IS expensive. But read that sentence again. Off the counter. If you walk … Continue reading →

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The Simple Life

Posted on July 1, 2010 by theprovidentpantry

While the premise of this blog was to document the challenge of feeding our family of 6 (often 7) on $60 a week, I must say this is only area we are working on in our lives. The overall goal … Continue reading →

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