This column is not designed for gourmet cooks. Rather, it is for people with little in the way of time money, equipment, and knowledge of how to handle buying, storing, and preparing, as well as cooking, food.

The column will attempt to make the most of what the food co-op has in bountiful supply in various seasons. And is dedicated to proving that without relying on prepackaged 'convience' foods anyone can cook inexpensively and interestingly without sacrificing nutritive value or attractiveness of meals.