What I Spent, What We Ate | I can't think of an interesting title.

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What I Spent

As I mentioned yesterday, I made two trips to Costco. Oof.

I spent $32.06 on the first trip, and $4.50 on the second trip (for yeast!).

At Aldi, I spent $102.75.

I made a quick trip yesterday to a local store for milk and a few other things ($19.87).

And it was a produce box week ($32).

So my total is $191.

November Weekly Totals

Week 1: $145

Week 2: $191

What We Ate

Monday

I was bringing a meal to a friend who just had a baby, so I just made double and we ate the same stuff I brought over.

My friend needs to eat dairy-free while she’s nursing, and I made Chicken Tortilla Soup (she left off the cheese and sour cream), fruit salad, and French bread (which is an odd bread side for tortilla soup, I know, but I have no idea how to make cornbread dairy free!)

And I made a pan of brownies for them too.

I did not serve them on a silver platter, though. That’s a photo from a baby shower I hosted.

I brought my friend a chocolate bar since she can’t eat the brownies. 😉

Tuesday

We had Shrimp Viennese, sauteed asparagus, and garlic bread.

Wednesday

I made Swiss Mushroom Chicken, much to my children’s delight. On the side, we had a green salad.

(Obviously, this is a photo not from this week because, um, that’s not a green salad on the side!)

Thursday

We had pulled pork sandwiches. Plus fresh pineapple, sliced cucumbers, and a bag of Sun Chips.

Friday

I’m making pizza and I’ll poll the family to decide what kind!

By the way, I made deep dish pizza using Yukon Gold potatoes last week, and we all agreed that the crust was not appreciably different than the crust made with russet potatoes.

So! Go forth and use either, I say.

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WilliamB

Sunday 13th of November 2016

I'm delighted to say that I'm going to be spending a lot on food next week. Sounds crazy, doesn't it? Me nephew is visiting and has volunteered to make turduckens with me. He makes superb turkduckens and he's moving to Scandinavia next year so I need to get mine while I can.

We're planning to make three of them.

So my shopping plan this week includes three turkeys, three ducks, three cornish game hens, and three pounds of Whole Foods bacon. Budget busters, here we come!

Heather in L.A.

Monday 14th of November 2016

Homemade turducken!!! Jealous

FrugalFox

Wow, i didn't realise there were so many people eating so well whilst living frugally. I spend a lot less than you guys but obviously don't eat quite as well. Food in the UK seems to be cheaper than a lot of other western countries.

Jody

Saturday 12th of November 2016

I spent $78.76 @ Trader Joe's. I did have a fullish pantry already. Menu: Veggie burgers with tomato spinach rice Beef-less stew with rolls Sweet and sour tempeh with rice Chipotle Portobello and pepper fajitas Pasta with vegan sausage. I recently rediscovered the website budget bytes again. For those of us trying to stick to a food budget, this site is fabulous!

Friday 11th of November 2016

To make dairy-free cornbread, make the southern version: it uses bacon grease, eggs, water/stock, and no flour. It doesn't rise much and is crumbly/crunchy rather than bread-like.

Alison R

I too have the same horrid cold/sinus issue that Jessica S said that she had! Feel better fast Jessica S!

Monday - Meatloaf, rice, green beans, peaches Tuesday - Quesadillas, black beans, pears Wednesday - Lasagna, salad for the bigs, fruit for the littles ----- choose your battles people, choose your battles! lol Thursday - Skillet pork chops with onion garnish, brussels sprouts, brown rice pilaf, applesauce Friday - Broke down and went to the walk in clinic, received an antibiotic sooooooooo dh volunteered to be in charge of dinner tonight being the kind soul that he is!

Happy Weekend Everyone!