<giggles> Sorry, maybe you mean a DAMP paper towel? Although I've been angry at them myself from time to time!

My hint would be to rely on eggs for at least a meal a day. Cheap and versatile.

Also, the Crock Pot! Take a cheap roast, toss it in with some onion, garlic, celery, salt and pepper just a little broth or water and you get a tender pot roast for supper with no effort.