What I Spent
Here’s my Hungry Harvest for the week ($25).
(I get these on Saturdays, so this is almost a week ago. All that’s left of this is one pepper, half an onion, and the three zucchini. Yay me!)
I stopped at Target and bought some flour and tea ($22.64).
At the store where Lisey works, I spent $26.
And I spent $105.39 at Aldi.
That puts me at $176 for the week. But once that averages out with last week, I’m nearly right on budget.
November Spending
Week One: $127
Week Two: $181
What We Ate
Monday
We had Tex-Mex rice bowls, made with cilantro lime rice, taco-spiced chicken, this blender salsa, sauteed onions and peppers, and a cilantro cream sauce.
Unfortunately, I have no pictures of the bowls.
Tuesday
I made some beef au jus sandwiches on homemade French bread.
And I sauteed some Brussels sprouts.
Wednesday
Mr. FG and I had dinner with some friends and I made buttermilk pancakes for my kids.
Thursday
I made clam chowder and since I wasn’t feeling very inspired about side dishes, I just cut up some fresh fruit.
Friday
Pizza night! My kids have really been digging BBQ chicken pizza, so I might do that again.
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Laura
Saturday 11th of November 2017
Cold here and lovely bounty from the late Garden and CSA we ordered. This week we ate pulled pork with coleslaw, spaghetti and meatballs, sausage and egg bake with veggies, soup from the freezer with rolls, pork tenderloin with potatoes, beets and broccoli, homemade pizza and Caesar salad, and tonight was roasted chicken with green beans and leftover potatoes and beets and rolls. My kids have been eating so much lately! Right now the house is well stocked - I feel a little squirrel-like actually.
Cindy
Saturday 11th of November 2017
Mon.- Chicken noodle soup and saltine crackers
Tues.- Turkey breast with bread stuffing, cranberries, dinner roll, and mixed veggies
Wed.- Salmon, dinner roll and corn
Thurs.- Chicken tacos; lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese
Friday- Cheese and sausage pizza, lettuce salad, chocolate chip cookies
Petey
Friday 10th of November 2017
I am sooo bummed Lorraine that McDonalds Chicken Tenders are not good! I was hoping they would be a great drive thru pick up for a crazy night..chopped for tacos etcs...however I have a fab chicken tender recipe that is quick to make and quick to clean up...guess i will stick with that.
Mon- baked chicken breast ,Spanish Rice for him..i had some leftover veggies for a side.
Tues- homemade burgers..enough for lunch leftovers . Not very fancy.but very tasty.
Wed-A frozen chicken bowl ...a dinner idea contribution from my husband, i so appreciate his thoughtful effort to make a easy cook and clean night for me..but this product is pretty unsavory....i tossed most of my portion with a "thanks for planning dinner"and a big smile..its ok, need to shave a few pounds off before the holidays..silver lining!
Thurs-chicken thighs and brocolli
Fri-i had a professional event to attend..lovely meal..and enough for a low carb person to enjoy..he had a nice salad with chicken from our neighborhood bar and grill.
Happy Weekend all!
Lorraine
Friday 10th of November 2017
It was a tough week which resulted in having more convience foods than I would have liked. Some weeks are just like that I guess.
Saturday - I tried McDonald's new buttermilk chicken tenders. They were terrible. Sunday - steak, asparagus and baked potato. Monday - steak salad and fruit. Tuesday- fish and chips Wednesday - pork chop, zucchini, homemade applesauce Thursday - hot dog & tater tots Friday - I got a Blue Apron box. I think I will start with the spicy chicken khao soi.
Jenny
Sunday 12th of November 2017
Also HATED the McDonald's new buttermilk chicken strips. Probably should have listened to my conscience but had a coupon.
april
Friday 10th of November 2017
Oy...this week has been crazy
Breakfast: alot of toasted bread products with various toppings, milk, cocoa (it's been freaking cold!)
Lunches: leftovers, sandwitches, fruit, brownies
Dinners Monday : vegatarian chili (crockpot), cheese, cornbread
Tuesday: Backbean enchiladas (do ahead item), carrotts and Cucumbers with dip
Wendsday: kung pow veggie saute with cashews over rice
Thursday: lasanga (do ahead item), salad, garlic bread
Friday: bbq pork sandwitches (crockpot) ranch macaroni salad to use up rest of veggies, and im gonna be bad and pick up some chips to goal with
Everybody have a good weekend Stay warm!