Lets start off with an introduction. My husband, Justin, and I are members of the Creative Underclass in a city where the per capita income averages about $13,000 a year. With two kids, a relatively high cost of living, and our survival dependent on freelance work for the better part of our adult lives, we have come up with a myriad of ways to make healthy, satisfying meals on a very tight budget.
After reading this absolutely pompous article in the New York Times last night, I felt deeply compelled to write a compendium of my recipes created over the 11 years since I moved out of my parent's house at the tender age of 16.
First and foremost, let me give credit where credit is due. The title of this blog was inspired by my husband, Justin, who came up with the idea for a "Ghetto Bites" cookbook with his friend Rick back in 2000. The idea was regularly tossed around at dinner, especially after an exceptionally creative meal, but never came to fruition. In keeping with the original idea of the book, all meals will be prepared for less that $20 (6-8 servings), with many meals under $10 (again, 6-8 servings) and Justin and Rick will contribute their recipes as well as myself. I will try to post as many photos of the completed meals as possible. So, here's to a nutritious and filling recession.
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