"Leila" > wrote in message
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> Some people do eat very small portions, you know.

Yes, but anyone who eats a chicken wing and 2 bites of cole slaw has
psychological problems and needs to seek treatment.

> If she's "cheap" (or broke) then brainstorm with her on how to stretch
> dollars further. She could make a pot of chili, for instance, and some
> cornbread.

Teach her which foods can be successfully frozen for later use. Maybe she's
the type who calls the Department of Agriculture, and leaves messages all
over the web to find out if pizza can be frozen, rather than trying it
herself.