Have you seen any difference in the quantity or quality of these foods at your local stores? Let us know in the comments and please give us a general idea of where you are (just the state is fine.)
Maybe it's because I grew up in the South, but to me, nothing helps stretch a meal, pull things together, or disguise less than stellar quality food like gravy. You can put gravy on just about anything and suddenly, the meal feels far more hearty.
I make two basic kinds of gravy - brown gravy and white gravy. Here's how to make both and how to use them to stretch a meal and liven up frugal food.
My new book, Prepper's Pantry, is out. Here are all the nifty details about the book and how to get a free, full-length PDF pantry cookbook with your purchase!
