What I Spent
Unrelated to food: when I went for a walk yesterday morning, I spied some very tiny white mushrooms.
So of course I stopped to take pictures.
I don’t love eating mushrooms, but I do enjoy spotting them in the wild. 😉
I kind of think they might be baby oyster mushrooms, which are edible. But even if they are, I will leave them for some trail-goer who enjoys mushrooms more than I do. 😉
Ok, on to the actual topic for today’s post.
This week, I spent:
- $53 at Safeway
- $67 at Aldi
- $30 on a Hungry Harvest box
So, exactly $150.
What We Ate
Saturday
I was prepping some shrimp to add to a green salad for my lunch at work the next day, so I also ate shrimp at dinner, and I made mashed potatoes. I don’t remember what my vegetable side was, though!
I don’t have a picture of that dinner, but here’s part of my work lunch the next day.
Sunday
After my work shift, I sautéed some chicken and ate that with leftover mashed potatoes and a sliced red pepper.
Monday
This was the night I went to Ledo’s after my shift to get my free pizza (with my coupon from donating blood).
Tuesday
We had pulled chicken sandwiches, some potato chips, and…watermelon! So good. I am eating watermelon at pretty much every meal right now. 🙂
Wednesday
A very basic meal, but it got the job done: sautéed tilapia, mashed sweet potatoes, and red pepper slices.
Thursday
My power went out after some thunderstorms rolled through. But luckily, I had some leftover pulled chicken so I used that to make a green salad. No power required!
However, I did need some power to write this post, soooo, I am typing from my local Starbucks, with a decaf iced coffee that I bought with a gift card. 😉
Friday
Well, I know I have some fresh corn I need to use (from my Hungry Harvest box). I also have quite a few red and yellow peppers.
I also have some tortilla chips that need to be used up. Soooo, I think a taco salad or burrito bowl might be in order.
Judith
Saturday 21st of June 2025
A great podcast called Mushroom Case daily. It’s a trial that is currently underway in Australia about a woman who foraged mushrooms and fed them to four people. Three who died. Trial is expected to finish next week. It’s fascinating.
Joyce from Arkansas
Friday 20th of June 2025
I spent $56 at Kroger and $88 at Sam's.
– Sunday – T-bone steaks, eggplant casserole, dilled cucumber/onion salad. – Monday – a crockpot tortellini dinner made with cheese tortellini, spinach, tomatoes, onions and cheese, leftover eggplant casserole and garlic bread. – Tuesday – oven fried chicken legs and thighs, onion potatoes and broccoli, dilled cucumber/onion salad. – Wednesday – leftover crockpot tortellini, leftover dill cucumber and onion salad. – Thursday – Taco salad on tortilla chips. Refried beans. – Friday – I was visiting a friend out of town all day and hubby went to a funeral. He wasn't very hungry so he had the salad bar at Jason's deli and I had a Reuben sandwich and chips. – Saturday – we will eat baked pork loin, sauteed to collard greens, brown rice.
Gina from The Cannary Family
Friday 20th of June 2025
I think I spent around $60 with my goings and doings, and that includes some treats out as well as groceries. I can't remember everything I cooked, though I have been enjoying chopped salads with protein, and one skillet meals. One night I prepped two mini meatloaves and cooked one, one night I did tilapia with some dirty rice. Tonight I might eat leftovers and popcorn. Such is the life coming off a 12 hour shift and working two more in a row! Happy Weekend!
Madelime
Friday 20th of June 2025
Sometimes what I love most about your posts is how they remind me that the very simple things are the most pleasing and juicy, in life.Long walks,noticing the foliage and plant life, simple hearty healthy meals prepared at home, and an attitude of gratitude! YAY! Thanks for sharing.
PEPPERS: I am Italian and when we have an abundance of bell peppers we make PEPPERS AND EGGS..I saute the peppers in olive oil till nice and soft with some garlic salt or powder, or fresh garlic if you want, then scramble some eggs into all that.So yum.We eat it on sandwiches, but I prefer it just on its own.It might be really good over mashed potatoes too!!!
WATERMELON: I HEAR YOU! We eat it DAILY ALL SUMMER!!! I follow the sales,from one grocery store to another!
It’s summer and I am loving the vibe.
Jaime
Friday 20th of June 2025
This week spending has gone out the window along w/ the planning. Next week the planning must come back as it's supposed to be 100 degrees on Tuesday :-(
This week we ate: Saturday: Can't remember Sunday: Father's day-Grilled at my parents-Shrimp, steak and veggie kabobs, chicken and pineapple kabobs, corn, asparagus, and cake Monday: Chinese style marinated pork stir-fry over rice Tuesday: Supper Club- Various dishes from an Ottolenghi book- we made an upside-down lemon maple butter cake...there were rave reviewed, highly recommend Wednesday: Lobster Bao, pad thai, korean pancake thing Thursday: Fried chicken, mashed potato, a corn side, biscuit, and frisee salad Friday: Artichoke chicken meatballs, pasta, and either asparagus or snap pea salad