Greetings, mortals!

So I’m doing another blog.

See, my other blog, Once More Into the Fridge, was actually a lot of fun to do. However, I believe I updated it around once a year - despite having several half-finished posts. In addition, I just feel outclassed when I write about food. I’m a good cook, but I don’t think I’m a blogworthy cook. My recipes aren’t works of art, our photography is loving but amateurish, and it was more just an excuse to write than an attempt to do anything productive.

However, I’ve always been proud of a skill I’ve developed over the past ten years. I’m really good at being poor. Now that might sound a little nuts, but hear me out. I’ve taught myself how to cook over the years with often just forty bucks for food between cheques to feed both myself and Tracy. This goes beyond just shopping sales. With little to no money, I’ve been able to consistently feed us healthy (not necessarily lean, but at least nutritional) meals on a regular basis with what’s approaching a pretty damn decent amount of variety.

Considering the dire straits the world is in economically, I thought these skills would be something I could share. Time and time again I’ve had people talk to me about feeding the kids Kraft Dinner or hot dogs when times are lean, and frankly – that’s not necessary.

When your budget is low, you do have to give up certain luxuries in your food, but you NEVER have to give up eating good food in general. Packaged crap is not only bland and tasteless, but it’s bad for you, and it’s not the cheapest way to eat. The only benefit of packaged food is convenience. In my experience, when you need to count every penny, convenience should not be a determining factor. Unless you’re working three jobs, there’s always time to cook – it’s just a case of making that time.

So with this in mind, I’m launching Wok of Ages. This blog is intended for beginner and intermediate cooks who are struggling to provide for themselves or their family. I intend to provide recipes, techniques, and just ideas to keep the dinner table a happy place, rather than a depressing one when the budget is strapped.