I'm a food stylist married to a Wall Street guy. We host a weekly dinner and still spend under $100 a week on groceries in New York City.

The author reflects on their move from Nashville to New York and contrasts the city's casual spending culture with their frugal approach to groceries. Despite earning a good income, they prioritize efficiency and cost-effectiveness, maintaining a weekly grocery budget under $100. Key to this is a Sunday dinner tradition, where they cook for guests and use leftovers as meal prep for the week ahead. Their creative approach maximizes food use, allowing them to enjoy home-cooked meals without financial strain.

Our weekly grocery bill rarely tops $100, and that's including shopping for the dinner guests we host almost every Sunday. That $100 ends up feeding the two of us for five breakfasts and dinners, plus one dinner party for six.

Our secret? A mix of creative cooking and a little financial savvy. Sunday supper is the key to my success, where I cook for six and always make sure to have plenty of leftovers.

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