Last week, I was full of excitement because fall weather had finally hit. And I have to tell you: I’m still not remotely mad about it.
It’s going to take more than two weeks for me to start missing hot and hazy weather. 😉
What I Spent
I spent $145 on food this week, so I’m right about on budget.
(Unlike the first week this month!)
October Spending
Week 1: $230
Week 2: $115
Week 3: $145
What We Ate
Monday
I was out for a lot of Monday, so I pressed the easy button. We had grilled bratwurst on buns, orange slices, and potato chips.
Tuesday
Sonia’s been wanting to learn how to make pie crust, and I am totally not into making pie crusts. Bread, yes. Pie crust? No.
So my mom got together with Sonia and they made a chicken pot pie, which we ate for dinner.
Wednesday
I made chicken shawarma from Cook’s Country, which we ate on homemade pitas.
Thursday
We had a crock-pot beef roast with potatoes and carrots, plus winter squash and a fruit salad.
Friday
We’ve got some leftovers from the last two nights, so maybe we’ll just eat those up tonight.
And to answer your burning question:
Yes, yes, I totally do know how to party on a Friday night. With leftovers.
What did you eat for dinner this week?
DNN
Thursday 17th of January 2019
I've recommitted to a healthy New Year's resolution to start cooking my own food instead of eating out like I used to. Hibachi restaurants for getting the best of my money. I made a grilled steak today seasoned and the meat well done. And to top off my New Year's health resolution, I'm also drinking apple cider vinegar with the mother with lemon juice, cinnamon and other ingredients in a gallon of water daily.
Your grilled chicken with sliced tomatoes and lettuce looks really good. I think that's next on my agenda of making homemade meals because I don't eat Taco Bell anymore. I've discovered that it's best to make your own food at home because you save a lot of money from not eating out at restaurants and you get to appreciate making your own food, knowing receiving a ton of money. Keep up the good work with your blogging my new friend! :-)
Alison R
Saturday 20th of October 2018
M Chicken, cheesy noodles, broccoli, fruit T Waffle sandwiches, fruit, bacon W Pork Mojo, salsa, yellow rice, fruit T Beef fajitas, accompanying sides, fruit F Pork roast, wild rice with squash, cranberries and almonds, apple compote S Leftovers S Seafood Festival locally so eating there (yearly thing in October)
lisa
Saturday 20th of October 2018
Kristen- I've always wanted to make pita bread and your shwarma looks incredible! Is the recipe on this blog? I haven't checked yet...
I work at night and don't usually drive home on my 1/2 hour lunch. I try to make dinner in the afternoon, however.
Mon- pork stew Tue-cheese pizza Wed-pasta shells with sauce Thur- smoked chicken Fri- beef & chicken enchiladas
Kristen
Saturday 20th of October 2018
I haven't posted the shawarma, no! But pita bread is on here. https://www.thefrugalgirl.com/2011/04/wednesday-baking-how-to-make-pita-bread/
Corrine
Friday 19th of October 2018
Monday and Tuesday- $.99 per lb pork tenderloin roasted with apples and spices. Served with roasted, mashed, local butternut squash and roasted, local Brussels sprouts. Yay for fall vegetables!!
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday- roasted, herb-crusted (herbs from our garden) whole chicken. Served with mashed, local potatoes and homemade stuffing.
priskill
Friday 19th of October 2018
Ooo -- Shwarma looks great :)
Still trying to "eat down the pantry." Clearing the frig out revealed some long forgotten science projects -- frugal fail: Terribly dried out shrooms and strawberries, a few of each; the last of some garbanzos of uncertain vintage; and three truly rubbery little carrots. On the plus side, used up salad stuff and cilantro, and buying only what we can eat in a couple days.
1. Sunday -- Tuna sandwiches on free bread with big salad and grapes, broccoli 2. Monday -- Chili, from discounted ground turkey, cans of tomatoes and beans, salad 3. Tuesday -- Ravioli with last of frozen peas, shroom, parm, big salad, grapes. 4. Wednes-- Marked down frozen meals (Amy's and Cedar lane), salad, steamed carrots 5. Thurday -- Last of the turkey chili, salad 6. Tonight -- dinner with daughter
Breakfasts were cereal, toast, eggs, etc. Lunches were "Bistro Boxes" (thanks, Mrs. PP, for this concept!), sandwiches, or leftover salads.
More and more of the back of the 'frig and the pantry are being revealed. Happy Weekend!