Another Day; Another Dollar - Day 21

I am learning that I'm pretty spoiled when it comes to my luxuries. As people ask how my fast is going, I find all I can really tell them is that I'm out of coffee cream and am running dangerously low on ketchup. There is just something about this immanent ketchup shortage that is making me crazy.

So here we go. I found my keys (they were NOT in Reuben's car; they were in my coat pocket all along) and had 4 lesson cancellations today. So I went to the grocery store to continue my journey to research making my own ketchup.

The deal is that if supplies to MAKE a test batch of ketchup actually costs less than a bottle of ketchup, I would go with the experiment route. I checked out the cost for vinegar ($1.29) and tomato paste ($0.55) and compared it against the least expensive bottle of ketchup available.

So I bought the vinegar and tomato paste. Just a small can, for a small batch. And who knows? I might end up making my own ketchup from now on. Results to follow, I'm sure.





I've spent a total of $18.87, and it's day 21. Score!

And look what I found in the center console on my way home!