At the moment, there is a jar of grape jelly, one carrot, a few leaves of spinach, and a block of cheese in my fridge. The cupboard and freezer don't fare much better. However, there remained half a box of pasta. With this, I made dinner.
Pasta
Broccoli (on the stove with some olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic)
combine and drizzle some oil over it all
top with grated cheese
Easiest thing in the world. Especially fantastic when you can't afford to buy more food because rent is due in a few days. I've been eating like this a lot lately. You should distance the words "eating" and "a lot" as much as possible in your head, though. Our pantry has been looking pretty sad lately.
My last ditch effort was some home made soup on Friday. At first, it was incredibly bland and the beans weren't cooked enough and there just wasn't much in it. Then, I added some chopped apple and let it cook some more. The result, while not the best soup I've ever tasted, was thoroughly edible and mildly enjoyable. It was sustenance, and sustenance was more than enough for me. Unfortunately, this morning Ashley and I witnessed the death of our soup. If only I had put it in the fridge last night I could have enjoyed a bowl for dinner. Alas, we left it out too long and this morning it had developed a suspicious tanginess. I suppose know we know, but I can't get over the waste. I can't afford to make another soup. I can't afford another box of cereal either. I'm praying my financial aid goes through within the next week or so. If it doesn't, I don't know what I'll do.
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