I challenge my husband that I can make home cook meal for us on $20 per day for 2-3 person. I told him we don't have to buy fast food meal, we have to stick on home cooking. Hawaii is not a cheap place so I bought bulk meat at wholesale store since it's cheaper per pound compared on other store chains, some fruits and bulk veggies that can stay long on freezer like spinach, baby carrots and other veggies that can be used frozen. I also bough fresh veggies and fruits at the farmer's market. So far I'm sticking on my budget with a healthy home cook meal and I have little extra bucks left.