why you should spend

[Music Lover]

I know this feeling! We got where we are because of my wife's frugal ways, but now we are pretty much living on our SS and our large nest egg just grows. Every Wednesday she sits at the computer and goes through the grocery store ads to see what is on sale and find the bogos. Yesterday, she was out buying Christmas candy gifts a steep discounts to give away. As you say, a good quality in a spouse, but at 70 it is a bit grating as it is no longer needed.

I don't understand the concept of getting upset because someone likes to save money, especially a spouse.

To me, paying more just because you can afford it seems foolish and maybe a little arrogant.

 

[sdawson]

As my wife likes Miracle Whip and I like Mayo -- we have to keep both in the fridge. But I agree -- Duke's or Hellman's only. Store brand and Nally's are awful.

And I still make grilled cheese and tomato soup for lunch (had this yesterday). At some point I transitioned from buttering the outside of the bread (like my momma tought me) to using mayo instead, and it is better. If one has not tried it, give it a whilrl on your next grilled cheese.

While I have yet to make my own mayo (but I will some day), I do make my own bread frequently. But if I buy store bought bread, especially for grilled cheese, I have to get sturdy bread, so usually some round loaf from the Winco bakery, or the round sourdough -- but I can't use regular sandwhich bread for anything anymore -- the texture is all off.

 

[street]

I don't understand the concept of getting upset because someone likes to save money, especially a spouse.

To me, paying more just because you can afford it seems foolish and maybe a little arrogant.

I agree and feel the same way on both views. In saying that I have over paid on an item I really should not have. That hasn't happened much in my life though.
I was caught at a weak moment for sure. Lol

 

[audreyh1]

DW has always made her own mayo with a stick blender in a jar, as she learned from her mother, and I have come to appreciate it's a lot better than any store-bought mayo because you can adjust the amounts of the ingredients to suit your own taste. Use only the best oil if you wish. Use lemon juice instead of or in addition to vinegar in mine. if you prefer. It's up to you. It takes five minutes to make a jar. There is admittedly some bacterial risk from the raw egg, though.

What were we talking about?

Same here. Make my own mayo using good oils and so mine is a health food.

I use lemon juice and I coddle the egg to reduce bacterial risk. I always add a little garlic to mine.

 

[Chuckanut]

The reality is that as I age, I have to spend more to continue to live a comfortable and healthy life. Things I could do in my 30’s and 40’s and even my early 60’s are now just to risky and/or difficult.

Yeah, it's definitely different than Mayo. MW is tangy while Mayo is sort of bland.

There’s a reason it’s called Miracle Whip and not mayonnaise. Just like there is a reason McDonald’s calls a certain drink a “shake” and not a “milk shake”.

 

[AudiDudi]

Love BLT's with extra mayo. Just used lots of mayo for making chicken salad.

I use Ranch dressing instead of Mayo on BLTs.

 

[EastWest Gal]

You know it's just an egg, some canola oil and a tiny bit of mustard, right?

As my wife likes Miracle Whip and I like Mayo -- we have to keep both in the fridge. But I agree -- Duke's or Hellman's only. Store brand and Nally's are awful.

And I still make grilled cheese and tomato soup for lunch (had this yesterday). At some point I transitioned from buttering the outside of the bread (like my momma tought me) to using mayo instead, and it is better. If one has not tried it, give it a whilrl on your next grilled cheese.

While I have yet to make my own mayo (but I will some day), I do make my own bread frequently. But if I buy store bought bread, especially for grilled cheese, I have to get sturdy bread, so usually some round loaf from the Winco bakery, or the round sourdough -- but I can't use regular sandwhich bread for anything anymore -- the texture is all off.

Have you looked at the ingredient list of commercial mayonnaise? "natural flavors, calcium EDTA" 100% soybean oil. Soybean oil has an omega-6/omega-3 ratio of 7:1, which can be highly inflammatory. No thanks.

I make my own mayo--EVOO and avocado oil, whole pasteurized egg (pasteurized using sous vide), powdered mustard, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice and salt. It's slightly yellow. Using a stick blender it takes 5 minutes tops from measurement to completion in a Mason jar. I chill the oil ahead of time, and it doesn't break. I've increased the eggs to two eggs and the oil to 12 oz total which increases the protein content. I've been doing it for years.

For those that hate mayonnaise-do you like egg salad or potato salad?

 

[foxcreek9]

After reading "Nuclear War" by Annie Jacobson, I really need to spend while I can - the book is gripping and terrifying. The "mad king" scenario is all too plausible.

 

[Gumby]

Have you looked at the ingredient list of commercial mayonnaise? "natural flavors, calcium EDTA" 100% soybean oil. Soybean oil has an omega-6/omega-3 ratio of 7:1, which can be highly inflammatory. No thanks.

I make my own mayo--EVOO and avocado oil, whole pasteurized egg (pasteurized using sous vide), powdered mustard, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice and salt. It's slightly yellow. Using a stick blender it takes 5 minutes tops from measurement to completion in a Mason jar. I chill the oil ahead of time, and it doesn't break. I've increased the eggs to two eggs and the oil to 12 oz total which increases the protein content. I've been doing it for years.

For those that hate mayonnaise-do you like egg salad or potato salad?

The young wife makes our mayonnaise. Pretty much the exact same recipe and method as you, although she uses canola instead of olive oil. She also adds a tiny bit of whey strained from her yogurt and does not pasteurize the egg.

 

[Lorenzo]

The young wife makes our mayonnaise. Pretty much the exact same recipe and method as you, although she uses canola instead of olive oil. She also adds a tiny bit of whey strained from her yogurt and does not pasteurize the egg.

What does the whey do? Extra emulsifier?

 

[AudiDudi]

After reading "Nuclear War" by Annie Jacobson, I really need to spend while I can - the book is gripping and terrifying. The "mad king" scenario is all too plausible.

Have you read One Second After? William R Forstchen

 

[foxcreek9]

Have you read One Second After? William R Forstchen

No, but added to my queue. I may wait awhile to bring the anxiety back down

 

[TheWizard]

The reality is that as I age, I have to spend more to continue to live a comfortable and healthy life. Things I could do in my 30’s and 40’s and even my early 60’s are now just to risky and/or difficult.



There’s a reason it’s called Miracle Whip and not mayonnaise. Just like there is a reason McDonald’s calls a certain drink a “shake” and not a “milk shake”.

Better living through chemicals, yes...

 

[Gumby]

What does the whey do? Extra emulsifier?

Helps preserve it for longer shelf life.

 

[Koolau]

I know this feeling! We got where we are because of my wife's frugal ways, but now we are pretty much living on our SS and our large nest egg just grows. Every Wednesday she sits at the computer and goes through the grocery store ads to see what is on sale and find the bogos. Yesterday, she was out buying Christmas candy gifts a steep discounts to give away. As you say, a good quality in a spouse, but at 70 it is a bit grating as it is no longer needed.

Giving in to old habits may be much more comforting than spending more money for things that can be purchased for less. I STILL want as much value as possible for my money - even though I have more money than I need.

 

[Gumby]

After reading "Nuclear War" by Annie Jacobson, I really need to spend while I can - the book is gripping and terrifying. The "mad king" scenario is all too plausible.

40+ years ago, I devoted a substantial part of my young adult life to preparations for the annihilation of millions of people who did not know me and who had almost certainly done nothing to deserve it other than living in the wrong country. I am eternally thankful it never came to that, but the real possibility that it could have happened and still can is not something I will ever forget.

I know I'm not the only one here who went through those days in similar positions. I would expect the others who were there also feel the same way.

 

[WhenIsItTime]

I don't understand the concept of getting upset because someone likes to save money, especially a spouse.

To me, paying more just because you can afford it seems foolish and maybe a little arrogant.

I wouldn't describe it as upset. We worked so hard to go from more-time-than-money to more-money-than-time. Now that time is the constraint, why spend time saving money?