What I Spent
Well, hello there! I am not normally a Black Friday participant because I dislike crowds and limited-number-of-items deals, and also, a lot of Black Friday deals are just not that good.
This year I am especially not interested. I worked overnight last night so I am gonna spend at least half the day in bed, sleeping with my blackout eye mask on. 😉
I spent:
- $73 at Aldi
- $25 on Saturday night’s meal
- $22 at Aldi
So, $120 for me.
What We Ate
Saturday
I went to the symphony (woohoo for a free ticket!) and got a bite to eat in the city beforehand (which was good, but also was $25. Still a bargain compared to a full-price symphony ticket.)
Sunday
One of Zoe’s besties was here with us, and I made chicken quesadillas for the three of us, plus fruit salad, and chips and queso.
someone continues in her efforts to commit the crime of Being on the Table
Monday
Zoe was at work and I made myself some whole wheat blueberry pancakes because…they’re easy and delicious.
And also, half the recipe has 27 grams of protein, which isn’t too shabby (I put the recipe into My Fitness Pal when I was working with Ben).
I continue to use a 50/50 yogurt/milk mixture in place of the buttermilk, and it works fabulously. I always have yogurt here; I do not always have buttermilk now that I have such a small household.
Tuesday
A sweet reader sent me a Happy Thanksgiving Panera gift card soooo, I promptly used it for dinner!
Of course, I maximized it by using a “buy one, get one for $5” entree deal, and I also snagged a discounted cookie for Zoe and me to share. 🙂
Wednesday
I made French toast and bacon because apparently I am in a breakfast-for-dinner mood this week. And NO ONE CAN STOP ME.
I love being an adult. 😉
Thursday
I made some of my honey-glazed rolls, and we got some takeout fried chicken, just like we did last year!
Friday
I worked my overnight shift last night, so I do not imagine I will be up for much in the kitchen today. Grilled cheese sandwiches, perhaps.
before my shift, when I was young and full of life. Ha.
JDinNM
Friday 29th of November 2024
WIS: $0. WIA: No turkey!
Chrissy
Friday 29th of November 2024
Since our immediate family got together on the 16th, I was by myself yesterday and just scrapped. I think there was an English muffin at breakfast, oh yeah, and half a Fuji pear. For lunch, I ate a piece of Lebanon bologna. I did make a crock pot meal for work of "Sunday chicken" which is chicken (I used frozen rotisserie chicken), cream of chicken soup mixed w some melty type cheese, and box stuffing on the top. I added sauteed sausage, celery and onions to the dressing and made the mistake of using chicken stock instead of water. It was edible but it was a salt bomb. It has been one of my very favourite comfort foods in the past, but I felt bad that it was so salty. Also made apple crisp. We had rolls and cranberry gelatin salad from other contributors. My only food spend was $48+ for Misfits box last Saturday. And $12 for milk, ice and eggs. (While our tap water is fine, I just feel better drinking distilled and buying ice. The minerals, etc. that "cook" out of the water is pretty disgusting. I will be sleeping until time to go to work. Since I've been doing this on the regular, I can sleep pretty well during the day.
Ruby
Friday 29th of November 2024
WIS: $127, if I remember correctly. Mostly at Food Lion, although I bought protein shakes, keto bread, and bananas at the expensive store up the road. WEA: Roasted chicken and baked pototoes. A casserole I call Three Sisters because it uses a base of beans, squash and corn (the Cherokee "Three Sisters" that are planted together), with added tomatoes and a little sausage. Had Thanksgiving at a relative's house and made a cherry pie, bought a gluten-free cheesecake to bring, and brought along a can of jellied cranberry sauce for the person who loves it.
Bee
Friday 29th of November 2024
Lots and lots of leftovers here! WWS - $80 at Trader Joe’s which included non-necessities chocolate, flowers, and Harry & David Pears. $58 at primarily Thanksgiving items. $50 at Whole Foods for my visiting daughter’s specialty foods. So $188 which is just too much.
WWA Saturday - I think we had chicken sandwiches and salad.
Sunday - I pressed the easy button. I had purchased a box of 3 GF pizza crust at Costco. Everyone built their own pizza. There were leftovers for lunch.
Monday - We various combinations of small steaks, potatoes, and salad. We all eat a little differently which is a challenge when even part of the family is home.
Tuesday - Vegetarian 15 bean soup with salad & a pot of rice.
Wednesday - We went to see Wicked. Everyone was in charge of oneself. I think I ate fruit and cheese.
Thursday - Classic American Thanksgiving fare including turkey, sausage dressing, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans with almonds, roasted carrots, shaved brussel sprout salad, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, spiced apples, and homemade ice cream. There were a few things missing, but I was tired of cooking! Besides there were only 4 of us.
Friday - Leftovers!!! Leftovers!!! Leftovers!!!
Have a wonderful weekend and bon appétit.
Meira (meirathebear.wordpress.com)
Friday 29th of November 2024
I took things a lot easier this week--it was busier and I knew I'd be tired.
Sunday: My parents fed us spaghetti and meatballs, salmon, salad, and roasted vegetables.
Monday: Leftover meatballs and salad, plus pasta and sliced cucumbers.
Tuesday: I was working overnight so I had rice, sauteed mushrooms, and a hot drink that my supervisor ordered, and then snacked on apples, cheese, instant ramen (always my 2:00 a.m. snack) and some leftover Halloween candy. The home crew had frozen pizza.
Wednesday: My mom came over and Mr. B was working late. I made us chicken katsu from the freezer (there was only a little bit left), sauteed pea shoots, rice, and frozen dumplings.
Thursday: Mr. B made ravioli and tomato sauce.
Friday: Mr. B will make us salmon, some side dish, and he'll pick up a challah.
I have a question for you experienced cooks. A few weeks ago, I prepped a big batch of chicken katsu and froze it raw and worked AMAZINGLY well. When you make katsu or schznitzel, can you just use a meat mallet to get a boneless skinless chicken breast into a uniform thickness? Or do you have to still slice them? I've been slicing each breast and it takes forever when I'm doing a whole tray.