(WIS, WWA = What I Spent, What We Ate)
It’s not dark at dinnertime anymore! Which means I am much more inspired to pick up my camera before we eat.
And that means that there are actually some current dinner photos in this post.
What I Spent
I got a $25 Hungry Harvest box, and then we spent $108 on other groceries. That means March has been a pretty quiet month on the grocery spending front.
Normally I’d expect to spend $600 for four weeks, but my total for March is $527.
Annnnd that means I’m expecting to have some higher weeks in April!
March Grocery Spending
Week 1: $101
Week 2: $183
Week 3: $110
Week 4: $133
Random cat shift photo to break up the numbers!
Year-to-Date Monthly Spending
January: $552
February: $590
March: $527
What We Ate
Saturday
Mr. FG and I did a takeout date night and tried a new-to-us local spot and the girls fended for themselves.
Sunday
This is our night we usually try to support a local restaurant by getting takeout; this week, we got poke bowls from a local shop.
I’ve never had a poke bowl before, but I got a spicy one that was really good.
Monday
Roasted chicken plus roasted baby potatoes plus (oddly) grapes. Which are an odd accompaniment to chicken, but it’s what I had in the fridge!
Tuesday
I made flatbread pizzas, using flatbreads leftover from the food pantry. They gave us some huge pepperoni as well, so I used that on one of the pizzas.
I topped the other one with BBQ sauce and leftover chicken from Monday.
Wednesday
I made burrito bowls, at Zoe’s request (chicken, rice, lettuce, cheese, etc).
These are pretty much a one-dish meal, but we had some applesauce on the side as well.
Thursday
I made a green salad with chicken and skirt steak, with French bread on the side.
(photo at the top of this post)
Friday
Today is Lisey’s birthday! She has requested wings and fries from her favorite local spot, plus a chocolate cheesecake (made by me).
Sonia obviously can’t eat cheesecake, so I will probably make a pan of Rice Krispie treats in addition to the cheesecake.
LDA
Saturday 27th of March 2021
I spent $0 this week & we ate - hamburgers & French fries - ham, scalloped potatoes & corn - takeout hoagies & cheesecake - crab & shrimp bisque, French bread - chicken stir fry - beef roast, roasted potatoes, carrots & onions, gravy There’s 1 one day I just can’t remember.
Lorraine
Saturday 27th of March 2021
I spent $95 at Trader Joe's last week, which was quite a bit more than my usual budget but I splurged on some things because, hey, it's Trader Joe's! (Chocolate mousse eggs, fresh flowers, interesting cheeses? Yes, please)
Last Saturday I had pizza from a new local restaurant.
Sunday was cider chicken, half a baked potato and steamed asparagus.
Monday I had a tuna/egg salad sandwich and fruit.
Tuesday was chicken tacos
Wednesday I just grated on assorted leftovers and snacky things in the fridge.
Thursday was international waffle day so obviously I had to make a belgian waffle and eat it with fruit and bacon.
Friday I went out to dinner with a friend. I had steak, broccoli and mashed potatoes.
J.
Saturday 27th of March 2021
We had loads of fresh fruit and veg delivered, that will last us at least two weaks (you start eating the leaf veg and end with the root ones, store in a cool dry place). Other than that we got some meats and herbs, and home delivered groceries. What we ate I do not really recall except one very good meal (home made curry) and one excellent one (bake tray sweet potato with lemon, garlic and feta cheese, eaten with grilled green asparagus and sautéed wild spinach). The latter was a new recipe and turned out to be a feast for eye and palate!
Tracey
Friday 26th of March 2021
Spent $68 this week, including the ingredients to make dinner and dessert to take to a friend who received her second shot and was feeling a bit under the weather. Made it kid friendly so everyone would enjoy it and she would not have to cook.
Here's what we ate: Saturday - Leftover meatloaf, garlic smashed potatoes and pineapple. Sunday - Reuben sandwiches used up the rest of the St. Patrick's Day corned beef. They were topped with homemade coleslaw and homemade Thousand Island dressing ( I discovered last minute I didn't have any and googled a recipe. Luckily I had all the ingredients). We had pickles and steak fries on the side. Monday - Eggs, bacon and toast. Tuesday - Pizza bagels topped with cheese ham and pineapple. Wednesday - Pasta and meatballs in homemade sauce. Thursday - French toast. Friday - Fish fry and Guinness at a local pub.
Kim S.
Friday 26th of March 2021
I wish on my dinner this week list was a poke bowl. I really love them. This kind of meal always makes me think I won't get full and then I am. And so happy. I'm glad you enjoyed it!