First, I just want to say: thank you so much for keeping the discussion on my last post so respectful. I really appreciate all of you.
What I Spent
We’ve had a rather chilly spring, and after a cool start to this week, it’s now feeling like summer here. Time for cool meals!
I was going to do a big shopping trip this week, but I ended up doing another smallish fill-in trip for $104.
Apparently the really big shops I did earlier actually were a little excessive. And maybe the grocery spending is going to all level out!
I also got a $25 Hungry Harvest delivery, so my total this week is $129.
What We Ate
Saturday
Mr. FG and I had a takeout date night at the taco truck, and the girls ate ravioli and garlic bread at home.
Sunday
We got take-out tacos for the whole family.
Are tacos two days in a row wrong?
(no.)
Monday
The girls were social-distantly (is that a word??) visiting some friends, so Mr. FG and I used our Panera gift cards to get some sandwiches for ourselves.
Tuesday
I grilled burgers, which we ate with watermelon and chips/dip.
Here’s the recipe I use for grilled burgers.
Wednesday
I made a chicken taco salad. And on the side, we had toasted oatmeal bread.
(A very traditional taco salad accompaniment, as everyone knows.)
I did not realize until I sat down to type up this post that it has been a 3-taco week here (tacos, tacos, and taco salad).
Thursday
It’s suddenly summer here, so I made Korean lettuce wraps, which are very lovely to eat on a hot day.
Friday
I might make fish cake sandwiches; definitely too hot to make indoor pizza!
Jaime
Monday 8th of June 2020
Not this week but in the past month we made both the fish cakes and the Korean wraps. Both were delicious and we will definitely make again!
Rachel R.
Monday 8th of June 2020
Just had to share because it made me laugh, and maybe will bring a smile to others too:)
My husband and I were quietly on the internet, on opposite couches, each doing our own thing. Then he asks, "what are you up to?". I said, "oh reading the Frugal Girl". He then asks, "anything good on there?". I said, "yeah, she had tacos 3x this week." He pauses, thinking I'm joking. Like there wouldn't be such topics on a blog. Then he says, "She puts what she eats up on there?". Me: "Yes, every week. Lots of women do". Too funny to think about everyday life blog culture and my man's surprise at what we read/share about:)
betta from daVille
Monday 8th of June 2020
$16 on fish, working backward. Friday: chicken salad with capers and olives, green beans Thursday: poached skatewing with red wine vinegar, caper butter sauce; rice; sauréed zucchini, with kale and garlic scapes from the garden Wednesday: Kawloon Chinses takeout! Tuesday: Argentine empanadas with cilantro caper sauce, big salad Monday: Red Thai tofu curry with veg over rice Sunday: crispy peppercorn chicken wings; salad Saturday: homemade pizza, saad
Harriet
Saturday 6th of June 2020
Monday--Pork bbq, pea salad, pickled beets Tuesday--Roasted veggies with chunks of roasted Spam, watermelon Wednesday--Ham and cheese roll-up and chips Thursday--Turkey sandwich, pea salad and watermelon Friday--Pizza and salad Saturday--Shrimp stir fry with rice
Homemade ice cream for dessert a couple of nights
Joanne
Saturday 6th of June 2020
We finally splashed out and purchased a BBQ, I’ve been wanting one for ages and it’s so exciting!! Sunday - hot dogs on the bbq, salad and veggie skewers. Monday - burgers on the bbq, salad and veggie skewers Then the weather turned and it’s rained every day so no more bbq meals Tuesday- chicken fajitas Wednesday - homemade chilli (from the freezer) and couscous Thursday- breakfast for dinner Friday- DSs make pizza Tonight - Chinese takeout Tomorrow- I’m planning on roast chicken, roast potatoes, carrots, beans and peas but as I have to take my dad for a CT scan tomorrow I’m not sure as plans may change. The appointment lasts 2 hours at least and as only mom can accompany him into the hospital I am going to meet my best friend who lives close to the hospital for a socially distanced walk in a local park. I haven’t seen her or any females except my mom and MIL since 23rd March, I’ve so missed female companionship. Talking on the phone/Zoom/messaging is a poor substitute for face to face interaction. I have a DH and two sons but as even the dog is a boy I’m looking forward to catching up!!