Save your quesadollars!

FRIDAY'S LUNCH:

Raw Milk Cheddar Quesadillas & Demi Crudite $0.90

So I know it's no big shocker that cheese on a tortilla is inexpensive. But some people might be surprised at how filling and yummy it is! I use Trader Joes Raw Milk Cheddar because it has a beautiful creaminess not often found in aged cheeses. I'm a little disappointed that TJ's doesn't carry organic corn tortillas, as corn is typically a GMO crop (yuck), but I didn't have time to head over to Whole(paycheck)Foods to get some. So, you make due, right? I like to use corn tortillas because they are typically less processed. The ones from TJ's have 2 ingredients: Stoneground corn and water. The regular ones and whole wheat ones are often full of dough conditioners and preservatives. No thanks. The protein content is about the same between corn and flour, so I don't feel like I'm missing out.

I cooked my quesadilla in a cast iron skillet with some olive oil. Yum.  You could also add some black beans and salsa (both pennies per serving). But today, I was a purist. On the side, I enjoyed my demi crudite (some might say that name is a stretch, but I'm goin with it!): some sliced cantaloupe and cucumber (not organic--Fresh & Easy was on my way home from Target today and they have limited organic offerings....organic is important to me, but I'm not a food nazi, so I don't get OCD over it).

Oh, and I gotta share this with you, too:

Sassy Water!  

My chiropractor gave it this name. It's just filtered water on ice with sliced cucumber, sliced limes, and a bit of fresh mint. Perfect hint of green while you kick back and smile knowing you're saving some green!