This is an usually low-photo post for me. I just haven’t picked up the camera much this week since I’ve been busy painting.
What I Spent
It was a light week of grocery shopping around here, maybe because I spent part of my week covered in paint. 😉 Also, I just didn’t end up needing that much in the way of groceries this week.
I spent $59 at Aldi and $8 at another store.
So, I’m at $67 for the week.
The fridge is getting a little bare, though, so I anticipate a higher bill next week.
June Spending
Week 1: $160
Week 2: $176
Week 3: $195
Week 4: $67
Year to Date Grocery Spending
I’m averaging $153/week thus far, and we’re at the halfway point of 2019 now.
January: $619
February: $485
March: $702
April: $791
May: $806
June: $598
What We Ate
Saturday
Mr. FG and I had a date night meal of subs. Because we are very fancy. 😉
Sunday
We were at a pool gathering, so we ate there. But a few of us were hungry when we got home later that night, and the hungry people ate a can of soup and grilled cheese sandwiches.
Monday
I made falafel pitas, which are kind of like gyros but with little falafel patties inside.
The falafel recipe is from Dinner Illustrated, but I used a tzatziki sauce recipe from the latest Cook’s Country magazine this time and I liked that better.
Tuesday
We had BLTs, which are a nice easy meal after a day of sanding bed frames.
Wednesday
The girls were all gone at a friend’s house, so Mr. FG and I went out to grab some pizza. Our regular date night on Saturday isn’t going to work out this week, so this was a little substitute. 🙂
Our meal rang in at $14, so we were well under our $20 budget.
Thursday
I made Asian chicken lettuce wraps from the ATK Quick Family cookbook. We also had some potstickers (which I buy frozen from Costco).
(That ATK cookbook is discontinued, but you can find cheap copies used on Amazon.)
Friday
It is hot, hot, hot here on the east coast, so I am definitely not making pizza.
Maybe it’s a good night for a main dish salad.
WilliamB
Friday 28th of June 2019
As usual, it's going to take some work to remember dinners.
Sunday: Happy steak, asparagus, and watermelon.
Monday: Ribs, tomatoes, and strawberry/banana/yogurt smoothies. I'm almost out of bananas from the $3/52 pound box of seconds I bought ... two years ago? It's amazing how long bananas will last in the freezer.
Tuesday: Snacky food - pistachios, Pirate's Booty, and baby carrots.
Wednesday: More snacky food, including half a turkey cheese sandwich (turkey bought with rare coupon), sugar snap peas, and, um, other stuff.
Thursday: Cottage cheese on matzo, with matzo bought $5/6 boxes.
Friday: Popeyes, using a coupon for 2 Pieces with purchase of a large soda. I was surprised but pleased that I could get white meat; the breast was enough for dinner and the wing will be a treat tomorrow.
Saturday: A friend will be in town, so I invited over some mutual friends for potluck. I'm making a layered Mexican dish using: pulled chicken from the office Christmas party, which I've been saving for an occasion such as this; canned corn, canned beans, canned salsa; corn tortillas leftover from a largely unsuccessful culinary experiment; grated cheese purchased on sale + coupon long ago; and guac on the side. I got lucky with a $.50 coupon on the shelf, but there's no getting around the fact that guac is pricy. I'm also providing beverages from whatever I have on hand, and the rest of the cookies that I made last week. I may get ambitious and make CI's Strawberry Pie if there are strawberries at the farmer's market. Out of town friend is making Caprese (sp?) salad (using basil from my plant, yay); I don't know what local friends are bringing. Doesn't mater much, as a good time will be had by all no matter what.
Kristen
Sunday 30th of June 2019
Hope your potluck was fantastic!
Felicia
Friday 28th of June 2019
I haven't had Firehouse Subs in ages, hope y'all enjoyed.
For dinner this week we've done:
Monday- I can't remember what we had Tuesday - steak, roasted baby potatoes, roasted broccoli with red onions Wednesday - we went out for dinner at a local taco place Thursday - Po-boys, chips, and fruit salad Friday - I have pre-seasoned pork ribs thawing and I'll make some veggies to go with it, possibly some shells and cheese.
Kyndra
Friday 28th of June 2019
Were you pleased with the falafel recipe you used? I’ve been looking for a go-to, and the two or three I’ve tried always seem a little lacking. Sunday: we went to an outdoor symphony concert this night, so we went the easy route of some quickly roasted shrimp (adobo marinated from Aldi- so spicy!) and a “throw in whatever random produce is laying around” pasta salad Monday: sweet potato and black bean enchiladas Tuesday: chicken cordon blue casserole, salad Wednesday: waffles, bacon, blackberries Thursday: we had family over, so dumpling soup and scallion muffins for six Friday: we’ve got somewhere to be tonight, so frozen orange chicken from Trader Joe’s (and a quick fried rice)
Kristen
Sunday 30th of June 2019
I thought it was good; granted, I haven't eaten much falafel, and it's the only recipe I've tried. So I'm not sure how valuable my opinion is.
Darlene
Friday 28th of June 2019
Monday--Mac and cheese with small side salads.
Tuesday and Wednesday--Chicken with leeks and apples and noodles.
Thursday--Pizza and cauliflower on the side. I was finally able to have a small slice. There was much rejoicing in the kingdom!
Friday--Tuna squares with sweet potatoes and spinach.
Caitlin
Friday 28th of June 2019
Thank you for all your painting inspiration!! For the last who-knows-how-many summers I have had at least one painting project. I was so inspired! I’m not the painter in the house and I definitely don’t have a mustache :)
Kristen
Sunday 30th of June 2019
Woohoo! I'm so glad I inspired you.
Caitlin
Friday 28th of June 2019
I and NOW the painter in the house