Yes buget here is blowing out big time! I really need to get to some growers market or something as the grocery store prices up here are waaay too high.

I wouldn't say we overdo it on the protein side of thigs either, I'm not a big meat eater so generally stick to things like eggs, cheese, nuts etc.

Like the idea of cucumber with cream cheese - sounds good! We also make up mashed avacardo - can't spell that mexican word meaning mashed avacardo - don't think I'm even spelling avacardo right with celery and just slices of tomato with a teeny sprinkle of salt make a super snack

We used mashed cauliflower with cream cheese and garlic instead of rice or potatos and even the kids love it!