This Week on the Dining Table

The  "Graduation is Over and It's Time To Get Back to Normal" Edition.......
 

 

 

 

Here is what was planned the last couple of weeks--


1.  Sloppy Joes, Rolls, Veggie
2.  Taco Salad
3.  Barbecue Chicken, Potato Salad
4.  Beef Stroganoff, Rice, Veggie
5.  Chicken Parmesan, Salad, Pasta or Bread
6.  Chicken and Mushroom Risotto, Veggie
7.  Broiled Salmon, Veggie, Coleslaw
8.  French Bread Pizza, Salad
9.  Ginger Garlic Shrimp Stir-fry(leftover)
10.  Breakfast for Dinner
11.  Scallops and Shrimp en Croute, Veggie
12.  Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Coleslaw or Veggie
13.  Hot Sausage and Spaghetti, Veggie
14.  London Broil, Fettuccine w/Sauce, Sugar Snap Peas
15.  Pizza, Salad

And here is what happened the last 15 days--


1.  Sloppy Joes, Rolls, Veggie
2.  Taco Salad
3.  Barbecue Chicken, Potato Salad
4.  Leftovers
5.  Chicken Parmesan, Salad, Pasta or Bread
6.  Leftovers
7.  Ginger Garlic Shrimp Stir-fry(leftover)
8.  French Bread Pizza, Salad
9.  Breakfast for Dinner
10.  Italian Sausage Sandwiches, Green Beans
11.  Beef Stroganoff, Mushroom Risotto, Broccoli
12.  Chinese out
13.  Pizza, Salad
14.  Party foods, fruit, raw veggies and dip, BBQ sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, spare ribs, beans, deviled eggs, macaroni salad, cake, brownies, ice cream
15.  Leftover Chinese food or Beef Stroganoff

The hot Sausage & Spaghetti, Scallops & Shrimp en croute, the London Broil & Fettuccine, and Broiled Salmon didn't happen yet, so those go onto the next 15 days of menus.

As for the food spending update......I have spent $220.73 on $336.55 worth of groceries in June so far.  This counts all the party food(including the cake)and except whatever Hubs spent on 2 bags of ice for the coolers, since he didn't give me the receipt yet. 8-P

Considering all the party spending I did(we fed 12 people that day) and the extra eaters for dinners last week, I am still on track for a $400 grocery budget month here.
This thrills me!
Yes, I am easily amused.......
 

 

Here is my list of meals for the second half of June.----

16.  Broiled Salmon, Veggie, Cole Slaw(leftover)
17.  Leftover Beef Stroganoff & Mushroom Risotto, Roasted Cauliflower
18.  Hot Italian Sausage and Spaghetti, Salad
19.  Leftover Burgers and other leftover party foods
20.  French Bread Pizza, Salad
21.  Scallops and Shrimp en Croute, Veggie
22.  Pork Chops, Sautéed Cabbage, Macaroni Salad(leftover)
23.  BLT Sandwiches or Cheesesteaks-Diner's Choice
24.  Battered Fish Portions, leftover party food side dishes
25.  Pulled Pork Sandwiches(leftover), Coleslaw or Veggie
26.  Dinner out with #1Son
27.  Lasagna, Salad
28.  Burritos, Salad
29.  London Broil, Fettuccine w/Sauce, Sugar Snap Peas
30.  Wild Card meal-not planned

We also have enough fresh fruit and dessert items to last the rest of this week and I'll pick up some more fresh fruit next week to finish off June.
 

What I need to purchase for these meals?....... salad greens and fresh fruits for the 3rd week of June meals, pastry shells, and milk.  I have everything else here already either in the pantry, fridge or freezer.
The leftover barbecue I smoked will be put into the freezer and taken out when #1 Son comes to visit, as he requested that to eat and I don't want to have to spend an entire day smoking meat again this month.
I could also do chili if #1 Son wants that during his stay without having to buy anything.

If I can stick to this set of meals it should go a long way in clearing out our freezer, except for the chicken breasts I stocked up on earlier this month.

I want to stay at $80 or less in groceries for the rest of June.
That would give me a $300 food spending month.
With a $500+ month in May, keeping it $300 or less would be grand.

What is getting fixed and served at your house this week?
Do you make a menu and how flexible is your plan?

 

Sluggy

This Week on the Dining Table

The  "Help! We are Buried in Bread Products!!!" Edition.......

 

 

 

#2 son has a job cleaning a local bakery, which means he is usually there at closing time.
And of course he comes homes with leftovers......many leftovers!
I will weigh 600 lbs. by the time he leaves for college in August.....EEK!


Here is what was planned last week--

Sunday--Take-out
Monday--leftover Taco(salad) and Fajitas
Tuesday--Chicken Fried Steak, Veggie, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy(I'll have leftover Pork Chop and Cabbage.)
Wednesday--Burgers on Pretzel Rolls(freezer-Hubs not home for dinner)
Thursday--Duck Breast(freezer), Risotto, Veggie(from freezer)
Friday--Sausage Sandwiches, Veggie(from freezer)
Saturday--Pasta w/Meatballs, Salad

And here is what got cooked last week---

Sunday--Hubs took me out for Chinese
Monday--leftover Taco(salad) and Fajitas
Tuesday--Chicken Fried Steak, Veggie, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy(I'll have leftover Pork Chop and Cabbage.)
Wednesday--Burgers on Pretzel Rolls(freezer-Hubs not home for dinner), Salad
Thursday--Chinese Take-out
Friday--Pasta w/Meatballs, Salad
Saturday--Fend for Yourself Night(I had a big Salad with Fruit and Nuts in it.)

Duck Breast and Sausage sandwiches didn't happen, moving to this week.  I cooked 2 boxes of pasta on Friday and saved half to make Mac and Cheese for Sunday's dinner for this week.

 

As for the food spending update.....I spent a total of $53.86 on $82.98 reg. retail on groceries last week at Weis(PMITA)Markets.  I have spent $162.94 on groceries in May so far.
 

 

Going into the new week, here are the leftovers we have.....1 chicken fried steak, gravy and veggies, pasta and meatballs.
I also have 2 bags of rolls from son's job to work into this menu, not to mention 1 bag of bagels, 2 loaves of round bread and a loaf of pumpernickel rye.....sigh.
I see many many sandwiches in our future....lolz

 

Here is this week's meal plan----

Sunday--Roast Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Carrots
Monday--Leftovers or Fend for Yourself
Tuesday--Duck Breast(freezer), Risotto, Veggie(from freezer)
Wednesday--something easy, French Honor Society Ceremony night, leftovers Mac & Cheese and a veggie?
Thursday--Sausage Sandwiches, Asparagus(bought last week)
Friday--Chicken Sandwiches or Burgers or Crabcake Sammies, Salad
Saturday--Something on bread? or Leftovers
 

What I need to purchase for this menu?.......Nothing as I have everything here.  I will pick up some watermelons this week as they are super cheap for the Memorial Day Weekend.

What is getting fixed and served at your house this week?

 

Sluggy

This Week on The Dining Table

The "Boo Hoo, my Birthday is Over" Edition.....

Here are the flowers Hubs gave me last week, along with 3 cards I received--

 

The card in the center, except for this photo and when I initially opened it has been living with it's BACK facing me.....

This was Hubs idea of a "great" birthday card for someone turning my age.
Here's the inside......

 

Oh, he knows me TOO TOO WELL! lolz
 

On to the Meal Planning.

Here is what was planned last week--

Sunday--Meatloaf(leftover), Collards and/or Kraut(leftover)
Monday--Roasted Turkey(have), Stuffing(have), Roasted Sweet Potatoes(have), Cranberry glop(have)
Tuesday--Clam/Corn Chowder, Roasted Cauliflower(have), Potato crusted Fish(have)
Wednesday--Meal out-free birthday meal for me, Hubs meal comes out of Entertaining Budget
Thursday--Leftover turkey slices, assorted Leftover veggies(or frozen veggies if not enough)
Friday--Quiche(in freezer), Asparagus
Saturday--Turkey Casserole(leftover turkey), Green Beans(have in freezer)

 And here is what actually happened--

 

Sunday--Meatloaf(leftover), Collards and/or Kraut(leftover)
Monday--Roasted Turkey(have), Stuffing(have), Roasted Sweet Potatoes(have), Cranberry glop(have)
Tuesday--Assorted Leftovers
Wednesday--Meal out-free birthday appetizer, meal comes out of Entertainment Budget **
Thursday--Hubs had leftovers, I had a Turkey Sandwich and Collards
Friday--Clam/Corn Chowder, Roasted Coleslaw, Fried Oysters
Saturday--Turkey leftovers

Some meals moved around and the quiche got bumped to next week. The fish didn't happen with the clam chowder because I hit on a 50% sale on fresh oysters on Wednesday so we had fried oysters.
We spent a lot of nights eating up the leftovers.

**On Wednesday we ended up NOT spending a dime out of the Entertainment Budget after all, except for a tip.
We went to Lone Star for a steak dinner and the evening was a disaster!  More on that another time but they comped our entire meal.  Woot!
  

As for the food spending last week....
There were 2 trips to the grocery store and I spent a grand total of $99.69 on $180.59 worth of groceries at 2 stores. 
I am trying to achieve another $300 or less grocery month for January and I have $2.63 left in the food budget for the rest of this month. 

Leftovers going into this week--1 helping each of sweet potatoes and reg. potatoes and onions, Kraut(2 helpings), turkey casserole(2 helpings), coleslaw(4 helpings), clam chowder(2 helpings) cornbread(1/2 a pan).  I have a head of cauliflower and bunch of asparagus that need using.

Here is this week's meal plan---

Sunday--Breaded fish fillets(have), Roasted Cauliflower(have), Coleslaw(have)
Monday--Free Birthday Burger at Red Robin, #2 Son's burger out of Entertaining Budget, Hubs has leftovers
Tuesday--Chicken and Mushroom Parm(have), Pasta, Green Salad(have) with Feta Cheese(have)
Wednesday--Roasted Chicken(have), Assorted leftover side dishes(have)
Thursday--Leftovers
Friday--Quiche(in freezer), Asparagus(have)
Saturday--Leftovers

That makes 3 new meals, 3 leftover or planned over meals and 1 meal out.

What I need to purchase for this menu?.......not a blessed thing! 8-)
Cross your fingers we can get through the month now without any more food budget spending!

Other items on sale that I want to pick up this week?......chicken roasters on sale .99¢ lb., boned/skinned chicken breasts at $1.88 lb. and mayo at $1.49 jar that I'll pick up on Saturday when the new month's budget kicks in.

 What is getting fixed and served at your house this week?

Sluggy