The "Went to Aldi" Edition.....
Onward to the meal planning!
This is what was planned for last week...........
1. Sunday--Leftovers(I had Stir-Fry)
2. Monday--Leftovers
3. Tuesday--Lobster cakes, Cole Slaw, Something else?
4. Wednesday--Salad, Soup? Kind of warm here now for soup tho....
5. Thursday--Fish, leftover Cole Slaw, Sweet Potato Fries
6. Friday--Late Lunch Out, no Dinner
7. Saturday--???Whatever I pull out of the freezer
And here's what actually happened....
1. Sunday--Leftovers(I had Stir-Fry)
2. Monday--Leftovers(I had an ear of corn)
3. Tuesday--Catfish, Cole Slaw, Corn
4. Wednesday--Chicken Salad w/Crackers
5. Thursday--Lobster/Seafood Cakes, leftover Cole Slaw, Caesar Salad
6. Friday--Late Lunch Out, no Dinner
7. Saturday--Shrimp, Veggie & Garlic Pasta meal, Garlic Bread
What got taken out of the freezer last week....
* a pack of Catfish Fillets
* some Roast Chicken Pieces
* Lobster/Seafood Cakes
* Bag of Shrimp/Veggie/Pasta Meal
* 2 Slices of Garlic Bread
What got put into the freezer last week....
* 3+lbs. Chicken Breast
* bag of Stir-Fry Veggies
* bag of Green Beans
* bag of Spaetzle
* box of Stuedel
* bag of General Tso Chicken
Last week we spent $84.34 on grocery shopping for May.
Total shopping comes to $150.72 for May. There are 11 shopping days left in May.
Rebate monies earned this month so far.....
I've earned $61.10 on Ibotta in May.
I've earned $6.50 on Shopmium in May.
I've earned $0 on Alexa app in May.
I've earned $15.00 on Kroger Cash Back in May.
I've earned $6.56 on TaDa in May.
I've earned $0 on Checkout51 in May.
I've earned $5.49 on Aisle, etc. in May.
I've earned 1,825 points on Fetch from food shopping in May.
I've earned 39 points from food shopping on Shop Kick in May.($)
I've earned 0 Points on My Points in May.($)
I've earned 0 SB from food shopping on Swag Bucks in May.
That is $67.60 in rebates(not counting Shop Kick/Fetch/TaDa/MyPoints/KCB/Alexa)on $150.72 of grocery spending so in reality it's $83.12 in food spending after the rebate apps I count. I now separate out the Food Bank donations and don't count those in the grocery spending.
My savings percentage for the last week was 65.68% and the monthly savings total for May comes in at 60.88% spent so far.
Leftovers going into this week...Stir-Fry Beef & Veggies w/Noodles, Pasta/Shrimp/Veggies meal, Cole Slaw and Pasta w/Spaghetti.
Here is this week's "food plan".....
1. Sunday--Steak, Salad, Sweet Potato Fries
2. Monday--Leftovers or food out as we are going to Jackson
3. Tuesday--Scallops, leftover Cole Slaw, Au Grating Potatoes
4. Wednesday--Caesar Salad, Chicken Parm, Sauteed Cabbage
5. Thursday--Kielbasi, Squash, leftover Potatoes
6. Friday--Salmon, Veggies TBD, whatever leftovers
7. Saturday--???Whatever I pull out of the freezer
Just mentally thinking of what is in the freezer and what pantry and produce I have on hand. These might be unusual meals to some folks but it is, what it is.
What is getting fixed and served at your house this week?
Was last week's plan successful, did you go off plan or did you not even plan what was going to be eaten last week?
Any deals on food at your stores this week?
Sluggy
I love peanut butter, but even I didn't like those peanut puff things. The schnitzel, strudel etc are good. My husband loves the doppel keks cookies.
ReplyDeleteDespite a huge grocery shop, I have no ideas. I through Chili fixings in crockpot and will make rice and cornbread to go with it, so I e day solved. I need to cut back on carbs for myself though.
ReplyDeleteNo deals for me, but yes, my meal plans went well. This week is vegetable lasagne, salads, yogurt parfaits, and if I get ambitious, vegan chocolate pudding.
ReplyDeleteWe are eating up a massive amount of sliced turkey before it goes off. Plus, there is baked bscb, potatoes, carrots to either freeze or eat. We have been have chopped salad or bags of Romaine for salad. I will make coleslaw and sliced tomatoes, plus pimiento and cheese. Of course, there are apples, bananas, pineapple, and strawberries.
ReplyDeleteSome days, we need a dog.
ReplyDeleteWe have two more nights of Mexican lasagna and then I think it will be pasta salad for the rest of the week. Strawberries go on sale tomorrow so I’ll pick up the limit of 10 pounds. I bought 18 pounds during the last sale and ate all but a few that went to Dave. And a few bites for Daryl of course.
ReplyDeletePlease advise me what goes into a "Mexican Lasagna"? Tortillas instead of noodles, Monterey Jack and/or Cheddar instead of Mozz? Inquiring minds...
DeleteIt’s layers of tortillas, taco or enchilada sauce, black and pinto beans, salsa, can of corn. Cover the top layer of tortillas with sauce and cheese. I’ve added other ingredients when I have extra produce to use and it’s always been good.
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