What I Spent
Starting off with a gratuitous Chiquita picture, as we usually do:
This week, I spent:
- $9 at Giant (for cottage cheese, because Aldi was sadly out. Apparently everyone else is also eating gobs of cottage cheese to meet their protein goals.)
- $25 at Aldi (notably, not for cottage cheese. Sigh. And that was the main reason I even went!)
- $105 at Sam’s Club
- $53 at Giant (a later trip, where I stocked up on some reduced-for-quick-sale meats)
- $24 at the mall food court
Soooo, that adds up to $216, which is unusually high for me.
But that’s ok; a lot of the stuff I bought, especially at Sam’s Club, is not stuff I’ll need to rebuy again very soon.
What We Ate
Saturday
I took a peek through my fridge and realized I had everything I needed to make these quesadillas. So I did, except I used corn tortillas.
And I had some shrimp on the side because I knew I was gonna fall shy of my protein goal for the day otherwise.
Sunday
I grilled some chicken and corn and used those two things to make a salad, along with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and queso fresco.
Monday
Before work, I’d made some ham and Swiss sandwiches, and when I got home, I baked those.
Tuesday
Zoe closed at work, so it was just me after work. I had another chicken/corn/tomato, etc. salad, showered, and collapsed into bed. 😉
Wednesday
Zoe and I hadn’t seen each other since Sunday night, which happens now and then. Our schedules are so opposite that when we both work, we are not both home and awake at the same time at all! 😉
So, we went to see Inside Out 2 together.
And then we ate dinner at the mall food court. 🙂
Thursday
I grilled some burgers and we had some fruit on the side.
Friday
I think Zoe and I are both gonna be home for dinner at the same time.
Unless she makes plans. In which case I will eat eggs + something. Ha.
Geneva
Monday 15th of July 2024
Friday: Chicken Souvlaki and sweet potato fries.
Saturday: Date night! We used two gift cards for the same restaurant and then enjoyed a walk by a lake.
Sunday: Salmon Nuggets, tater tots, fresh veggies.
Monday: Chicken Alfredo/Chicken Florentine mash up. I used up all my dairy odds and ends and came up with a delicious sauce.
Tuesday: Chili with Sour Cream and Cheddar Biscuits. It’s honestly too hot for chili but I was craving it.
Wednesday: Pantry raid night. My son had a soccer game so we just grabbed what we could find in the fridge and the pantry.
Thursday: First CSA pick up day! I was too excited to wait to use the veggies so I threw together a stir-fry to use as many as possible.
Leigh
Monday 15th of July 2024
Always love the Chiquita picture. And also Woodstock photo bomb! Cute!
Joy in NW Iowa
Sunday 14th of July 2024
I commented yesterday. But for some reason it would not go. I love your kitty! It is super hot here in Iowa. Last week Monday we had grilled New York strip steaks, fresh garden potatoes in the air fryer Tuesday we had leftovers Wednesday ran errands and ate out Thursday a bank appreciation supper at the park Friday homemade pizza Saturday burgers and fresh potatoes and broccoli Love your blog
Selena
Friday 12th of July 2024
Saturday - taco bar, including pickled jalapenos - so good Sunday - dine out Mexican Monday - I *think* talapia and some side dish - fuzzy memory. Dinners are always edible but the occasional one is "don't make it again" Tuesday - burgers and potato salad Wednesday - stuffed bacon wrapped chicken breasts with potatoes and carrots Thursday - steak (ribeye at $4.89!) and salmon with added home grown potatoes, hard boiled egg, and some added mayo Friday - chuck roast with potatoes and carrots
Central Calif. Artist Jana
Friday 12th of July 2024
Because I had an unexpected trip down the hill, it seemed prudent to hit Winco. I was a little bugged because I try to only go about every 6-7 weeks, then I looked at the checkbook: it has been 6-1/2 weeks since I last stocked up there. Yippee-skippee!
$266 at Winco (didn't buy much meat), $11 at a fruit stand. Sounds awesome for 6-7 weeks of food, but my husband spends an amount weekly that I choose to ignore at the one market in our town. And friends sometimes call to see if I need anything when they are down the hill. So, I'll just go with the blissful ignorance approach.