What I Spent
My special talent: killing air plants.
And that is why I did not buy one of these cute little air plant guys from Safeway.
I have a terrible habit of killing them even though they are supposed to be nigh onto indestructible.
I spent:
- $30 on a Hungry Harvest box
- $47 at Safeway
Soo, $77.
What We Ate
I started out with a bit of a salad streak!
Saturday
I bought a Mexican street corn salad mix from Safeway and added some sauteed shrimp to it. Super easy and really good; the kit has these crunchy cornbread crumbles in it that add a nice texture to the salad.
Sunday
I tried another salad mix (I can’t remember what it was called!) and it was underwhelming. I added chicken this time.
Monday
I used the rest of the Mexican street corn salad mix with sauteed chicken thighs. I think it’s slightly better with the shrimp, personally.
Tuesday
Waffles with berries and whipped cream because what is a week at my house without some breakfast for dinner??
Wednesday
I got a Hungry Harvest box that day, and I roasted a bunch of the sweet potatoes in it.
Then I sauteed some mushrooms and tomatoes (also from the Hungry Harvest box), sauteed some shrimp, added some half and half to make a sauce, and ate that on top of some of the sweet potatoes.
Thursday
Yet another random meal: I pan-sauteed some chicken thighs, then browned some sweet potato slices in the chicken pan, then added half and half to deglaze the pan, and ate all of that with some chopped avocado.
Friday
I don’t know yet. But I do have a few more sweet potatoes, soooo…..
JEG
Saturday 21st of December 2024
I went vegetable shopping at a local farm store and then a grocery store. I'm not sure how much I spent. Last week I spent a bit between the grocery store and the butcher--but I have a bit of food in the freezer now for the base of dinner. I'll just need vegetables as we go along There were a lot of samples (for my lunch) at the farm store. Friday: Salmon Saturday: Steak sandwiches Sunday: Loaded salad with roasted squash and remainder of the sandwich steaks. Monday: Turkey breast Tuesday: Work day--leftover turkey Wednesday: I went to the Boston Pops with friends and then one of the women had us back for dinner. We all brought something for it. Thursday: Turkey quesadillas and Friday: Reminder of the turkey with remainder of the fresh green beans. I can't remember when we had what vegetable, what night, but I had bought squash, sweet potato, and green beans at the market last week. I also make broth with the turkey carcass in the slow cooker. I now need to make room in the freezer to store it for a future soup.
Selena
Friday 20th of December 2024
Sunday - dine out Mexican Monday - Homemade soup/leftover Mexican in a quesadilla Tuesday - Burgers leftover potatoes 4 me (from Saturday beef stew)/Mexican for better half Wednesday - Mushroom ravioli w/red sauce, red peppers, mushrooms, onions, shrimp Thursday - Meatloaf and baked potatoes Friday - Leftover pasta 4 me, better half made a pizza, salad
Selena
Friday 20th of December 2024
@Selena, Saturday was beef stew. Leftover meat and veggies (no potatoes) went into the soup.
Cindy
Friday 20th of December 2024
I missed yesterday but wanted to add a Thankful Thursday post. Yesterday my 83 year old mom had a 3rd attempt to break up a heart artery blockage and insert a stent. This time was successful and she was from 99% blockage to clear! We are sooooo grateful to God and the medical team at the heart hospital!
Book Club Elaine
Friday 20th of December 2024
@Cindy, it's never too late for a thankful Thursday post. That's wonderful news about your mom's surgery success!
Chrissy
Friday 20th of December 2024
Per usual, this will be hit and miss. Aldi last week when I got the 6lbs of butter and 7-$.99 choceur bars for gifts. I also got a cavetelli meal kit w chicken and ate half of that when I got home. It was pretty good. I ate the mislabeled bacon quiche from the pie place one evening for supper. It was sausage but still very good. Went to my "discuss and dine" nursing meeting last night for supper. It was carry-in. We had steak and onion grinders, shrimp, lil smokies. Fruit pizza, I took a Magnolia lemon pie, I'd made. Peanut butter fudge. Quite low on healthy for nurses. Oh, I forgot our Master Gardener Christmas Dinner. One of the guys made the BEST, big pear, gorgonzola, candied pecan salad. We had ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, and a myriad of desserts. Speaking of salad kits. I like to use the Asian one as a basis for egg roll in a bowl. May you all have a very Merry Christmas!
Ruth T
Friday 20th of December 2024
Saturday: Leftovers
Sunday: We went out to eat with some others to celebrate my husband being voted into a pastoral position at our church. Career change! We ate at a local pizza place.
Monday: Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Tuesday: Tacos
Wednesday: Pizza my husband brought home from a meeting the night before and some salad
Thursday: Corn dogs, copycat Panera mac and cheese, and peas
Friday: I think we will have beef stew (which I need to start soon!) One of my kids has a friend over right now that is gluten-free and dairy-free and she may be staying for dinner. I got lots of fruits and veggies this morning to give her easy snack options.