Budget-friendly Foodie Gifts

"The 'intern lunch' and a glass of water."

Cheap Eats: Gruel and Gruel with Water

"N&Ns are almost as good, and they're half the price.

'If by 'great', you mean 'terrible', then yes, we have plenty of great beers for under $4.00 a six-pack.'

"The only thing that's not gone up is the pound."

Credit Crunch Corn Flakes.

'I decided to start buying food in bulk. I hope you're hungry!'

"I'm learning to appreciate the simple things in life."

"Okay then, what wine do you have if we go up to the four dollar range?"

'Waiter, you seem to have mixed my bill up with somebody who wants to buy this restaurant.'

"It would be better with a protein, but add-ons are so expensive."

'Would you care for a drink while your food is being defrosted?'

Martin hated dining alone – but loved the savings.

"No one can afford to eat us anymore."

AS about Today's Specials' - 'Whatever didn't sell yesterday.'

Checkout for $385.00 or more.

'We let our products speak for themselves. This is ‘I Can't Believe It's So Tasty And Price-Friendly In Today's Demanding Market.' '

Food prices.

"... And how are you enjoying the cheapest bottle of wine on the menu?"

"What wine goes well with £5.52p?"

'Stan, you can still pick up that food! Due to the economy, the five second rule had been modified to eight seconds.'

'Don't overdo the mustard, sir -- we're trying to control costs around here.'

"That's it - we've eaten the last of the energy bills."

Food Prices

"Yes, Madam, I know they were 78 p last week, but have you seen the price of oil?"

"Tell your chef I'd like something for a refined and cultured palate. For under ten bucks."

Produce Market. Sale. Ernie, I heard you call them "cheap dates" the first time.

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'What do you mean when you say we're going to have to start economizing on groceries, Lance?'

We'll pass on the entrees...

'We're having leftovers again. Don't worry, I shaved off all the fuzzy parts. I'm going to knit you a sweater.'

'What wine goes well with a limited expense account?'

'We also sell water for eighty dollars a glass.'

Valentine's day skinflint.

"I hope you don't mind ordering the free bread and water. My expense account isn't what it used to be."