Originally Posted by
skyzo
staehpj1 I dont count the beer as money towards "food" on my list. I dont drink it for the caloric benefits, and its not something I even drink every week, but at times I can spend a bit on beer.
I was kidding about the beer, well sort of anyway.
Folks expenses for food vary pretty widely both at home and on tour. The best thing I can advise is to do what it takes to enjoy your tour whether that means scrimping or splurging.
One thing that keeps my food expense fairly high is recovery drinks. Between chocolate milk, fruit juices, and sports drinks I probably spend at least $20 a week before you count a bit of food. Add in jerky, candy bars, gorp, fruit, and fig newtons and I might have spent another $20 a week and that is all snacks between meals. I figure I am doing real well if I hold it to $70 a week for food and it doesn't worry me if I go well over that sometimes.