Kevin and Ursula Eat Cheap
107 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsKevin Sonney and Ursula Vernon sit in their kitchen and review inexpensive (mostly), pre-packaged (mostly) foods from their local supermarkets.
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The Pandemic Chronicles : Chickweed Fritters
May 17, 2020 22:43 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBSo Shep has been going on about how chickweed is a "nutrient dense super-food" any time Ursula weeds the garden. And then a recipe came across a local mailing list for "chickweed fritters" and I knew the thing to do was give them the recipe, press record, and get as far away as possible. This is the result. No people were harmed in the production of this podcast. It might have been easier if we were.
Pandemic Chronicles 1 : Casserole
April 09, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 36 MBShepherd and Ursula made a casserole. They called this "Fuck it, we're making Casserole" but they don't post the episodes, so too bad. Anyway, this is what they're doing for social isolation. Send help for the rest of us.
Episode 298 - Self-Isolating Lambs
March 22, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBIt has been a week of self isolation, and what do we have? Beer, pizza, dried squid, and spicy dried mini-shrimp! And that is just the beginning this week, since we have a whole lot of stuff to get through before the world ends! We'll keep doing this even in a pandemic, because We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Episode 297 - Ham and Magic Underwear
February 16, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBThis started out as "we have eaten a lot of ham so we will do a short non-episode filler show" and then things kind of got out of hand. So we ate some chips, drank some beverages, and an hour and a half later, here we are. We hope you enjoy it, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Episode 296 - Cola Candy Horror
February 03, 2020 01:24 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBIt's a new year, but the same old show where we eat things that are, for the most part, better left un-eaten. We have multiple types of cola-flavored candy, sour apple pop-rocks, multiple breakfast cereals, and the horror of all horrors, DURIAN MOCHI. All that and more as we head toward the jiggly extravaganza that is episode 300, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Episode 295 - English Breakfast
December 15, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBShepherd was in the mood to cook for us, and had English Beakfasts on her mind, so we woke this morning to the smells of sausage, bacon, fried bread, fried mushrooms, baked beans, and fried tomatoes. Sadly, we could not find a source for black pudding, otherwise we'd have had that too. Of course, we had to have some mimosas as well, because you can't eat all that without a something to wash it down. So food, good company, and good discussions when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To! (We're...
Episode 294 - Bob Ross Energy Drink
December 01, 2019 22:48 - 2 hours - 111 MBThe countdown is on to the show change, so we have a whole bunch of stuff to get to before our digestive systems take a well deserved retirement from stunt eating. And this week we have some stunts, let me tell you. Hot pepper giant gummies? You bet! Bob Ross Energy Drink? You know it! Questionable flavored chips? OF COURSE! And the most controversial thing in our "to eat" pile : Pumpkin Spice SPAM. Only six episodes left until we can no longer say "We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!"
Episode 293 - The McRib Episode
October 13, 2019 21:00 - 24 minutes - 19.4 MBWe have a house full of guests: the Shepherd, Bruce, Tina, and Cassandra Khaw. And when Shepherd and Kevin found out that many of them had not had a McRib sandwich, well, that had to be corrected. A short episode this week, and some of us have many, many regrets, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Episode 292 – Internalized Self-Loathing
September 29, 2019 21:00 - 2 hours - 102 MBHave you ever looked at something and gone "This is a TERRIBLE IDEA but I'm going to do it anyway?" That was what Kevin was thinking when he saw the box of "World's Hottest Ramen" in a store in New Mexico. Along with the burning (sorry) question posed by that, we also have beer, cider, mead, snacks from Israel, frozen pizza, weird gummies, and a whole bunch of other things this time when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Episode 291 - Smoke 'em if you got 'em
September 09, 2019 03:17 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBSo now that we are recovered from our various summer travels, Kevin is nearly recovered from his most recent oral surgery, AND we have some fun new toys to play with, we're back. New toys you ask? An Air Fryer and a Combo Grill/Smoker! So tonight instead of torturing ourselves with questionable foods, we have smoked ribs, grilling cheese, corn on the cob, and cider. We'll talk about the most recent travels, what to use an air fryer for, and general updates. All that and some more, when We ...
Episode 290 – You know who else ate German Chocolate Cake?
June 30, 2019 21:00 - 2 hours - 123 MBThe or friend Natalie, spreadsheet wizard and Canadian Amazon, is in town for her yearly visit, so it's time for a celebration! Or at least alcohol, as we liberally apply it to handle beef stew in a can, shrimp and grits from the microwave, and candies from Russia. Also, Ursula argues on the internet, Lis explains why punching isn't always a bad thing, and Kevin hits one of his limits. All that and more when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Episode 289 - Bargain or Cheap?
June 16, 2019 21:00 - 2 hours - 96.6 MBWe were at the liquor store to pick up some rum, and then we saw some Bourbons that we just couldn't resist. Were they bargains, or just cheap? We'll find out! We'll also check in with a new cup noodle flavor, some special treats from the UK, a churro cereal, and UNICORN PUDDING! Seriously, that stuff is so pink it makes your eyes hurt. All that and a bunch more, when We Eat It So You Don't Have To!
Episode 288 – With Sour Cream
May 19, 2019 22:02 - 2 hours - 124 MBWe're back! And boy do we have a lot of stuff to go through! Most of it is chips, and chips often require some assistance to bring out their full flavor. Speaking of assistants, Lis is also back to hang out and help with the food and cider. OK, and the beer, because it IS coffee flavored beer. All that, plus some discussion of what happened in Tibet and why we may never eat yak again, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
2019 China Interlude
April 14, 2019 21:00 - 34 minutes - 28 MBBy the time you get this, Ursula and Kevin will be in China, and Lis will be watching the animals. But before we left, we had to try the one absolutely necessary food to take with us : coffee. We compare and contrast several different kinds of instant coffee before deciding which one goes in Kevin's bag so he doesn't go into a lacking-coffee-induced rage on the road. If we don't make it back because of a yak-related mishap, remember that We Ate It, So You Didn't Have To.
Episode 287 – Fecal Bacteria is Forever
March 24, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBThis week we have a special guest - our friend Neolithic Shepherd has come down and OF COURSE we have treated her to a "special" meal. We have the new Lay's flavors for 2019, two (TWO!) cans of haggis - both vegetarian and offal - and bunches of other things just for her. Alas, we did have a recording problem and lost 20 minutes of eating, but honestly, you still get haggis, so it's not that big a deal. We also have beer, cider, and drunk Kevin, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Episode 286 - Margarita in a Can
March 10, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBLast weekend, Kevin was the host and chairperson for Dorsai Thing 2019 in Raleigh NC. This means that all the perishables that were unclaimed came back to our house, including a bunch of alcohol. This included a margarita mixer in a can and several pints of alcoholic ice cream. We know what you are thinking, because we thought it too : "Alcoholic Ice Cream? What Madness is this?!?" We felt it was important that we share this experience with all of you, our wonderful listeners. Oh, and th...
Episode 285 - Promising Start
February 24, 2019 22:00 - 2 hours - 97.5 MBI gotta say, there was a lot of good stuff to start with this time, and it probably lulled us into a false sense of optimism. Not to worry, though, as some things came along that, as we say, "makes for great radio." This time we have some craft ciders, craft beers, cranberry wine, new frozen products, limited edition Oreos, Ursula's Rant on the band Rush, Liz's unpopular hot-take on music, and then a LONG discussion of influential bands. All that and a whole lot more, when We Eat It, So Y...
Episode 284 - Grits Beer
February 10, 2019 23:49 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBOh the things we do for you, internet. See, we stopped by a Total Wine on Friday and they had some really cool things in the beer & cider aisles. Like a Chocolate Stout and Tangerine Tumeric Cider. And one made with hominy grits. So we figured we should call up Lis and see if she wanted a "free" meal and free laundry, which means she also got to experience all the fun things we had to eat and drink this week. Pork BBQ Pizza, Kettle Chips, Bacon Chips, and frozen crab poppers, oh my! And w...
Episode 283 - Writing Checks
January 27, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBDo you see that picture? The things we eat for your entertainment? Oh yes, there are Carrot Cake Oreos. There are Edamame flour crisps. There are frozen biscuits with gravy inside. And there is a whole lot more. There is a discussion of Ursula's ability to write certain kinds of scenes. There is mead, beer, and something we just have to add water to. And so much more, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Episode 282 – Goose like an Emu
January 14, 2019 03:18 - 2 hours - 109 MBWelcome to the first episode of KUEC in 2019! Lis is back, and Kevin had a birthday, and we have terrible food! This includes gluten free "bagels," vegan gluten free sandies, bloody orange cider, and chocolates that weren't terrible! We even have Bantam Pancakes and Drunken Noodles! Find out about all that and more, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Episode 281 – Eating the Tarantula
December 30, 2018 22:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBWe got a box in the mail from our friend the Shepherd, and is was full of spiders. Literal spiders, made of sugar. Which we thought was very cool, until we found the tin under them and found it contained Dried Salted Tarantula. So this box was more than just a cool gift, it was a challenge. This week, we have not only that, but three beers, a Mexican-inspired pizza, LOTS of sweets, and the usual shenanigans, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Episode 280 – Candy Cane Calamity
December 16, 2018 22:00 - 2 hours - 128 MBSo we got a box. Actually, we received several boxes, but one of them was full of the most interesting candy canes. And, fools that we are, we actually tried them. Every wonder what Clamdy Canes taste like? We do now. We also know about a variety of stroopwaffles, crackers, Oreos, and even a frozen mac & cheese. So join us this week, when we make those questionable life choices and even more about BBQ Crickets, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Episode 279 – It Goes On A Cracker
December 02, 2018 22:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBHonestly, this was almost titled "We Shall Never Speak of This Again" because somewhere in here is a food that we will not mention ever again, and are busy obliterating our memories of the existence of it. In fact, this is a food that is only rumored, much like the supposed film between "Highlander" and "Highlander 3", and the often discussed but mysteriously absent sequel to the "Mortal Kombat" movie. In fact, you really should be glad We Eat It, So You Don't Have To.
Episode 278 - Kombucha Beer
November 18, 2018 22:03 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBKevin has been avoiding this for MONTHS, and finally broke when there was nothing else new in the co-op beer cooler. OK, Ursula slipped it into the basket when he wasn't looking, and now he's stuck with it. Yes, this week we try Kombucha beer, along with a whole selection of things that came in boxes from all of you. Hear it here first, when We Eat It So You Don't Have To.
Episode 277 - The Return of the Canadians
October 28, 2018 20:55 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBLast weekend our friends Bruce and Tina were in town, and they had brought us food from Canada! Stinky cheese, some interesting treats, and a whole lot of conversation followed. Plus new and interesting ciders, a beer best left on the shelf, and a whole lot of swearing, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To! (And yes, we forgot to take a photo - sorry about that!)
The Unboxing Filler Episode
October 14, 2018 21:36 - 29 minutes - 23.5 MBI know, we've been remiss in creating new episodes. Between sickness, travel, and not one but TWO storms, bad food hasn't been a priority. So this week we have a little something to tide you over - we unbox our new toy for the kitchen. Once things settle, we'll be back for more bad food because We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Episode 276 - This Blows
September 16, 2018 22:08 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBWhile Hurricane Florence raged outside, we took the chance on having power long enough to eat some REALLY shitty foods. Since we had two freezer accidents in the prior 48 hours we had to eat a bunch of things that were on the very edge of completely defrosted. This included three frozen pizzas, two (not really) Mexican microwavable foods, and some cheese bites. On top of that, we went for instant and snack foods, which did our systems no good whatsoever. Join us while we ride out the North...
Episode 275 – That’s classified as medical waste
September 02, 2018 21:29 - 2 hours - 122 MBHo boy, do we have some stuff this time around. Aside from the beer, ciders, and icevine, there are new Oreo flavors, Plantain Chips, something called a "Detroit Pizza," and carrot chips. You read that right : Carrot Chips. And that's just the start of what we have this episode when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To.
Episode 274 - Pasta & Pork
August 05, 2018 21:00 - 2 hours - 101 MBThe time has come, oh listeners, to take care of the large carb and protein load that has been building in our food selection. Yes, it is time to eat multiple boxed pasta products (mostly mac and cheese), the one bag of pork rinds we have, and a box of pink gummy pigs (I am not making this up) that have been waiting for us since AnthroCon. We also have a whiskey sour mix, beer, questionable life choices, and at least one brownie this week when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Episode 273 - Stubborn Regrets
July 22, 2018 22:46 - 3 hours - 148 MBFolks, we have a real doozie of an episode this week, that starts out like any other, and ends with many, many regrets on the part of the participants. Along the way we will have a taco skillet meal, Mothman beer, "grown up" Mac and Cheese, Cider, and a variety of crisps ranging from "good" to "why God why," You can hear all about it, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Episode 272 - I Have Made a Tactical Error
July 08, 2018 21:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBWe're at Anthrocon! But we took some time last weekend with Lis and Natalie eating terrible foods just for you. We had some amazing fresh food, and followed it with terrible chips. And mediocre instant foods. And meal bars, wine, beer, and one of our personal favorites - dried squid! All that, and more, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Episode 271 – There’s only one way to find out
June 25, 2018 00:17 - 2 hours - 112 MBFor whatever reason, we keep doing this. This week, we have a box of chips from Australia, gummy bears to soak in rum, and an instant Mac & Cheese. We also have a pile of supermarket cheeses to try, and see if they hold to the label of "sharp cheddar." All this, and more when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Episode 270 - Salt Vampire Jizz
June 10, 2018 21:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBThe original Title of this one was going to be "It Came From the Box 2" but then we tasted one of the things out of the box and the new title was born. This time around, we will be going through things you (yes you) have sent us, in an attempt to get through the monstrous pile of boxes we have received from listeners. This includes Passover foods, Oreos of questionable taste, and fake fish from Asia. But that's not all! We also have candy, instant foods, and more, when We Eat It So You Do...
Episode 269 - Failure Mode
May 27, 2018 21:18 - 2 hours - 111 MBAfter a day where furniture has collapsed on Kevin TWICE while moving it, and not smart enough to leave well enough alone, we sat down with beer, cider, and a cornucopia of pre-packaged foods for your listening pleasure. We even brought in Lis since she was off work AND had brought some of these horrors into our house. Then to add insult to injury, the audio recording stopped TWICE while doing the show. So we figure we EARNED the hangovers, the stomach-aches, and the early bedtime, this w...
Episode 268 - Picking up Chicks
May 06, 2018 21:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBWe went out and got baby chickens today! They don't actually make it on to the podcast (this week) but we'll talk about that in between tasting two of the three new Oreo Flavors, drinking beer and wine, and checking out a meal-in-a-box. There are also chips of questionable origin, health food, and a muffin-in-a-cup. We talk life, bad food, and chickens this week, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To! (Oh, and there is a little bonus snippet from the pre-show sound testing on the web pag...
Episode 267 - The Bacon and Cheddar Show
April 22, 2018 21:00 - 2 hours - 122 MBSomehow we ended up with a whole bunch of Bacon and Cheddar flavored things, so there was nothing else but to make a show mainly about them. We also have cup-o-muffins, poutine bites, and another Boomerang pastry. Oh, and we have a couple of rants and a new sponsor! Join as we throw caution to the wind, because We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Episode 266 - Son of a Chip
April 08, 2018 21:16 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBWe have a lot of chips and beer to get through, so this week we're doing just that! We have the good chips, the bad chips, and the confusing chips. And then we have the good beer, the better beer, and the really confusing ciders. We'll also talk about the eating fresh we did this week, and there is even a new hot sauce, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Episode 265 – Or I Could Lick the Dog
March 25, 2018 21:00 - 2 hours - 173 MBUrsula, Liz, and I are back from all our various travels, and so that means it is time to eat cheap! This week we continue to taste test what it apparently the big thing for 2018 - Rose Ciders! Yes, pink cider is all the rage based on what we are seeing in stores, so we have to try them all, right? We also have a selection of foods found on our various travels - cheesy waffle chips, Soul Sprout bars, and the crown gem among all our finds: MothMan Hot Sauce! All that and more when We Eat I...
Episode 264 - Raspberry Berets and Mealworms
March 04, 2018 22:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBThis week, the triumphant return of LizardBeth! Well, ok, maybe not so triumphant, as we have this pile of food to eat. Cookie Butter, Nut and Seed-less Peanut Butter Substitute, Limited Edition Chicken nuggets, and chocolate hummus to name but a few. To wash it all down there is sour beer, coconut beer, and rose cider. And THAT is just the start of what we have this episode... We have such sights to show you, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Episode 263 – They Taste like Betrayal
February 25, 2018 22:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBThis episode, we have chocolate. Lots of chocolate. And we also have cup noodles, spicy Doritos, fancy ice cream (that may be a ringer), scary frozen meals, beet juice drink, Peep Oreos, beer.... ...the list keeps going, not just because we're gluttons for punishment, but because We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Episode 262 - Righteous Pop-Tarts
February 12, 2018 01:36 - 1 hour - 117 MBWe are here, we are hungry, and we have pre-packaged foods. We are also sober when the episode starts. What follows is a selection of food that can only be considered eclectic if we are being generous, and just plain f-ed up if we aren't. There is beer, chips, mac & cheese, and pork rinds. We have chips, more chips, and pop-tarts. We even have a new flavor of Oreo - Chocolate-Hazelnut, and we all know how THAT goes. All that, and more, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Episode 261 - This is the Flame-Hund
January 14, 2018 16:00 - 2 hours - 141 MBWelcome to our first official episode of 2018, and boy is it a doozy. We have a whole cornucopia of foods to sample, from frozen pizza to flavored Oreos to grapefruit cider. Oh, and things brought from the frozen north (AKA Michigan) by our friend LizardBeth who is on the show with us this week! And so we go once more into the breach, because We Eat It So You Don't Have To!
New Year's Eve 2017!
December 31, 2017 22:00 - 9 minutes - 11.5 MBHi everyone! We're not dead, just very busy, but have taken a little bit to record this New Year's Eve message just for YOU! Yes, YOU! Not for that person next to you, not for that person over there, not for that upstairs, but YOU! Unless you are both listening, in which case make that the plural form of "you" and not the singular. Yeah, like that. Have a Safe and Happy New Year's Eve, and we'll be back in 2018!
Episode 260 - Cornbread and Apple Jack
December 18, 2017 03:05 - 1 hour - 115 MBThere is a lot of good this episode - and a lot of bad. And sometimes, like in the case of the Jack Daniel's Winter Jack, the two overlap. Between that and the cornbread (made with eggs fresh from the chickens!) there is a definite Southern theme going on. But wait, there's also frozen pizza, baked brie, Mexican cheese dip, beer, cider, and snacks galore! All that and more, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Episode 259 - Deer Bone Blues
December 03, 2017 22:00 - 2 hours - 132 MBThis episode we have all manner of goodies (for some value of "good") to taste - the dogs got the deer bones. And you want to talk about a doggie adventure? You can hear all about that while we try a new (to us) frozen pizza, vegan mac & cheese, beer, cider, and a whole lot more. There is even a visit from friend of the show Carlota to try out some chili chocolates when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Kevin and Ursula Fetch Chickens
November 27, 2017 02:03 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBThis week, we are on a road trip to pick up three hens for our new henhouse. We'll try a little "road food" and hit some Pokemon Go PokeStops along the way, when We Get Chickens, So You Don't Have To!
Episode 258 – Objectified Highlanders
November 05, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBWe're feeling better, so that means it is time to eat pre-packaged foods. And this week we have quite a selection. A box labeled "Biscuits and Lollies" has arrived from Australia, and so we have a selection of treats from Down Under! Added to that, Ursula stopped by Trader Joe's to find what might be new and interesting. "Interesting" is good term for what she found. How interesting? Find out this week when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Episode 257 - House Full of Guests
October 22, 2017 16:03 - 2 hours - 125 MBThis week we may be short on foods, but we're not short on people! We have SofaWolf press, Birder Friend Tina, Tina's Husband Bruce, and Vicky from Habitica to assist us with this week's food madness. And it is madness, because we managed to find Mystery Oreos, and let me tell you, they are something unexpected. We also have the usual cavalcade of of dogs and cats, alcohol, and commentary you won't hear anywhere else, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Episode 256 - Spread 'em!
October 15, 2017 18:46 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBAfter a particularly difficult week, we're having a quiet-ish brunch and trying out some jellies and jams sent to us by you, the listeners. We also (FINALLY) read some of your letters, talk about beans, and generally chill. We even have more Bacon Jam, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To.
Episode 255 - Box of Boxes
October 08, 2017 17:29 - 2 hours - 116 MBSo while I was on the road this last week, Ursula went to the post-office to see what was waiting. You fine folks sent us so much stuff the owner just put all the boxes in ONE BIG BOX! And as it was taking up space on the kitchen table, we decided to eat as much as we could from the box of boxes for this show. This includes but is not limited to : Pork rinds from England, Branston Pickle peanuts, cactus water, premium honey, treats for the dogs, key-lime Twizzlers, and so much stuff I can ...