This Week on the Dining Table

Saw this door mat and had a chuckle.  "did you call first?" sounds about right for me. lol

Onward to the meal planning!  Here is what was planned for the last week.....

1. Sunday--Don't remember

2. Monday--Leftovers

3. Tuesday--Chinese Takeout

4. Wednesday--Pasta w/Meat Sauce, Caesar Salad

5. Thursday--Pork Loin, Brussels Sprouts

6. Friday--Flounder, Veggie TBD

7. Saturday--Cheese Burger, Sweet Potato Fries

And here's what actually happened....

1. Sunday--Don't remember

2. Monday--Leftovers

3. Tuesday--Chinese Takeout

4. Wednesday--Pasta w/Meat Sauce, Caesar Salad

5. Thursday--Stir-Fry Veggies w/Pork

6. Friday--Flounder, Veggie TBD

7. Saturday--Pork Loin, California Mix Veggie

Not a very inspired menu but it got the job done.  We shopped at Walmart and Shoprite this past week so everything was bought there.

What got taken out of the freezer.......

*  Pork Tenderloin

*  Ground Beef

*  Stir-Fry Veggies

*  Flounder

*  Ca Mix Veggies

The last week we spent $127.96 on groceries and the savings rate came in at 34.16%. Spending for the month is $467.15 and the savings rate is 24.87% for May before rebate monies are added in.

Rebates earned in May--

$88.95 on Ibotta

$7.00 on Checkout51

$0 on Aisle and Misc.

$95.95 total in $$

Total spent after rebates is $371.20

 for May. I need to find someplace other than Walmart to buy groceries here. We picked up loss leaders at Shoprite but it's crazy how much more food cost here than in LA.  I miss Kroger. 8-((

16,932 Pts. on Fetch

3,177 Pts. on SwagBucks lol

353 Pts. on My Points

2,212 Pts. on ShopKick

0 Pts. on TaDa

(I don't count these until I cash out for a gift card or cash.)

Before AND after rebates we had a very low spend month for groceries at least for us.

Leftovers going into next week...Meatloaf, Brussels Sprouts, Carrots, Chicken Thighs.

Here is what was planned for this week.....

1. Sunday--Cheese Burger, Sweet Potato Fries

2. Monday--Leftover Meatloaf, Carrots, Brussels Sprouts

3. Tuesday--Leftover Chicken Thighs, Broccoli

4. Wednesday--Chicken Parmesan, Green Beans

5. Thursday--Broccoli Cheddar Soup

6. Friday--Mushroom Risotto, Salad

7. Saturday--Top Round Beef, Veggie TBD

We have a much smaller fridge/freezer now so have to be more strategic with food purchases here.  It's going to take some getting use to.

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.

Sluggy   

This Week on the Dining Table.....April 28th Edition

 "Liver for Anne"

This is the photo I emailed to Anne of me enjoying our liver dinner.  She hates lived you know. heheheyuu

Onward to the meal planning!

Here is what was planned for the last week.....

1. Sunday--Chicken Parmesan, Brussels Sprouts

2. Monday--Tempura Cod, Harvard Beets

3. Tuesday--Liver, Onions, Taters, Veggie TBD

4. Wednesday--Chicken Marsala, Spinach Souffle

5. Thursday--Cheeseburgers(roll optional), Salad

6. Friday--Shrimp, Green Beans

7. Saturday--Meatloaf, Stir-Fry Veggies

And here's what actually happened....

1. Sunday--Chicken Parmesan, Brussels Sprouts

2. Monday--Tempura Cod, Harvard Beets

3. Tuesday--Cheeseburgers(roll optional), Salad

4. Wednesday--Chicken Marsala, Spinach Souffle

5. Thursday--Liver, Onions, Bacon, Taters, Veggie TBD

6. Friday--Shrimp, Green Beans

7. Saturday--Chicken Parmesan, Spinach Souffle

Every meal but Saturday happened because I had no stir-fry Veggies in the freezer.  So we had what I found in there--a chicken parm(again!) and a spinach souffle.

What got taken out of the freezer.......

*  2 Chicken Parmesan

*  6 pces. of Cod

*  Liver

*  Bacon

*  Chicken Breasts

*  2 Spinach Souffles

*  4 Burgers

*  Cheese

*  Shrimp

*  Green Beans

*  Ground Beef

Last week we spent $6.79 on groceries and the savings rate came in at 37.65%. Spending for the month is $95.60 and the savings rate is 46.87% for April before rebate monies are added in.

Rebates earned in April-

$90.06 on Ibotta

$1.00 on Checkout51

$0 on Aisle and Misc.

$91.06 total in $$

Total spent after rebates is $4.54 for April. I used some gift cards to pay so that is why my total is low. ;-)

10,160 Pts. on Fetch

2 Pts. on SwagBucks lol

176 Pts. on My Points

2,188 Pts. on ShopKick

0 Pts. on TaDa

(I don't count these until I cash out for a gift card or cash.)

Before AND after rebates we had a very low spend month for groceries at least for us.

Leftovers going into next week...Chicken Marsala.

Here is what was planned for this week.....

1. Sunday--Pizza

2. Monday--Leftover Chicken Marsala

3. Tuesday--?

4. Wednesday--?

5. Thursday--?

6. Friday--?

7. Saturday--?

We used up what was in the freezer the best we could.  We are now in "take out" mode as this move goes forward.

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.

Next week I may not be in a position to post a meal plan Monday or anything on the internet as we may not be hooked up yet in PA. ;-)

Sluggy  

This Week on the Dining Table....the April 21st Edition

 "Walmart Rollback?  Really??"

Onward to the meal planning!

Here is what was planned for the last week.....

1. Sunday--Frozen Meals, Salad

2. Monday--Pork Loin w/Stir-Fry Veggies

3. Tuesday--Pork Tenderloin, Green Beans

4. Wednesday--Tempura Cod, leftover Shrimp, Roasted Broccoli

5. Thursday--Beef Roast, Carrots, Mushrooms

6. Friday--Meatballs and Sausage Sauce w/Pasta, Salad

7. Saturday--Chicken Dish TBD, leftover Veggies

And here's what actually happened....

1. Sunday--Frozen Meals, Salad

2. Monday--Pork Loin, Roasted Broccoli

3. Tuesday--Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches

4. Wednesday--Beef Roast, Carrots, Green Beans

5. Thursday--Chicken w/Stir-Fry Veggies

6. Friday--Shrimp, Teriyaki Green Beans

7. Saturday--Steak, Scallops, Deviled Eggs, Grilled Pineapple

Everything planned didn't happen(again!).  The cod didn't happen and other meals got moved around.  We had our Easter dinner on Saturday since the weather here on Sunday called for storms all day and 2 items on the menu needed grilling.  I also forgot to do the Brussels Sprouts but we had plenty of food without them. ;-)

What got taken out of the freezer.......

*  2 Frozen Meals

*  1 Large Pork Loin

*  1 Beef Roast

*  2 Chicken Breasts

*  1 Large bag of Shrimp

*  2 Steaks

*  1 bag of Scallops

Last week we spent $24.15 on groceries and the savings rate came in at 49.84%. Spending for the month is $88.81 and the savings rate is 47.46% for April before rebate monies are added in.

Rebates earned in April-

$72.01 on Ibotta

$0 on Checkout51

$0 on Aisle and Misc.

$72.01 total in $$

Total spent after rebates is $16.80 I used some gift cards to pay so that is why my total is low. ;-)

7,860 Pts. on Fetch

2 Pts. on SwagBucks lol

176 Pts. on My Points

1698 Pts. on ShopKick

0 Pts. on TaDa

(I don't count these until I cash out for a gift card or cash.)

Before AND after rebates we had a very low spend month for groceries at least for us.

Leftovers going into next week...Zuke from Lemon Pepper Chicken, Beef Stew, Saute Mushrooms, Deviled Eggs.

**Anne, don't look at Tuesday's meal plan.**

Here is what was planned for this week.....

1. Sunday--Chicken Parmesan, Brussels Sprouts

2. Monday--Tempura Cod, Harvard Beets

3. Tuesday--Liver, Onions, Taters, Veggie TBD

4. Wednesday--Chicken Marsala, Spinach Souffle

5. Thursday--Cheeseburgers(roll optional), Salad

6. Friday--Shrimp, Green Beans

7. Saturday--Meatloaf, Stir-Fry Veggies

Just trying to eat down what is here when I'm not getting great deals.  Trying to use up what is in my freezer.

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.

Sluggy  

This Week on the Dining Table.....the April 14th Edition

"Crawfish Season is Here!"

Saw this at Walmart as part of a Coke display.   After Mardi Gras Season here comes Crawfish Season.  "Let the Good Times Boil" indeed.

Onward to the meal planning!

Here is what was planned for the last week.....

1. Sunday--Catfish, Brussels Sprouts

2. Monday--Poultry Pot Pies, Salad

3. Tuesday--Lasagna Casserole, Carrots

4. Wednesday--Shrimp, Leftover Green Beans

5. Thursday--Chicken Parmesan, Veggie TBD

6. Friday--Salmon, Baked Sweet Potato Fries

7. Saturday--Steak, Salad

And here's what actually happened....

1. Sunday--Catfish, Brussels Sprouts

2. Monday--Poultry Pot Pies, Salad

3. Tuesday--Lasagna Casserole, Carrots

4. Wednesday--Shrimp, Leftover Green Beans

5. Thursday--Chicken Parmesan, Caesar Salad

6. Friday--Salmon, Baked Sweet Potato Fries

7. Saturday--Steak, Spinach Soufle

Everything planned happened, even the potpies finally! lol

What got taken out of the freezer.......

*  Catfish

*  Brussels Sprouts

*  Pot Pies

*  Ground Beef

*  Shrimp

*  Chicken Parmesan

*  Salmon

*  Steak

*  Spinach Soufle

Last week we spent $42.90 on groceries and the savings rate came in at 53.64%. Spending for the month is $64.66 and the savings rate is 46.51% for April before rebate monies are added in.

Rebates earned in April-

$64.41 on Ibotta

$0 on Checkout51

$0 on Aisle and Misc.

$64.41 total in $$

Total spent after rebates is $.25  I used some gift cards to pay so that is why my total is low. ;-)

7,785 Pts. on Fetch

0 Pts. on SwagBucks

176 Pts. on My Points

1638 Pts. on ShopKick

0 Pts. on TaDa

(I don't count these until I cash out for a gift card or cash.)

Before AND after rebates we had a very low spend month for groceries at least for us.

Leftovers going into next week...Pork w/Stir-Fry Veggies, Lemon Pepper Chicken w/Zuke.

Here is what was planned for this week.....

1. Sunday--Frozen Meals, Salad

2. Monday--Pork Loin w/Stir-Fry Veggies

3. Tuesday--Pork Tenderloin, Green Beans

4. Wednesday--Tempura Cod, leftover Shrimp, Roasted Broccoli

5. Thursday--Beef Roast, Carrots, Mushrooms

6. Friday--Meatballs and Sausage Sauce w/Pasta, Salad

7. Saturday--Chicken Dish TBD, leftover Veggies

Just trying to eat down what is here when I'm not getting great deals.  I chose my meals by cherry picking the deals and building meals around those items, combined with what is in my freezer.

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.

Sluggy   

This Week on the Dining Table...........the April 7th Edition

"What Is Wrong With People?!"

Do you see that small blue item in this photo?  It's a dental pick in the elevator in the medical building where one of my doctors has an office.

This is whole nasty level from leaving used dental picks outside in the parking lot.  And there are multiple trash receptacles in the lobby of this building.  What is wrong with people?

Onward to the meal planning!

Here is what was planned for the last week.....

1. Sunday--Beef and Broccoli

2. Monday--Leftover Mushroom Parmesan, Salad

3. Tuesday--Leftover Chicken Marsala, Leftover Cabbage

4. Wednesday--Poultry Pot Pies, Salad

5. Thursday--Scallops, Green Beans

6. Friday--Leftover Beef and Broccoli

7. Saturday--Leftovers(if no leftovers, we'll think up something else)

And here's what actually happened....

1. Sunday--Beef and Broccoli

2. Monday--Leftover Mushroom Parmesan, Salad

3. Tuesday--Leftover Chicken Marsala, Leftover Cabbage

4. Wednesday--Leftover Beef and Broccoli

5. Thursday--Scallops, Green Beans

6. Friday--Lemon Pepper Chicken w/Zucchini 

7. Saturday--Pork Loin Stir-Fry Veggies

Most everything happened(except the pot pies)but not necessarily when planned.

What got taken out of the freezer.......

*  Thin Steak

*  Chicken Thighs

*  Scallops

Last week we spent $21.76 on groceries and the savings rate came in at 53.64%. Spending for the month is $21.76 and the savings rate is 53.64% for April before rebate monies are added in.

Rebates earned in April-

$35.93 on Ibotta

$0 on Checkout51

$0 on Aisle and Misc.

$35.93 total in $$

Total spent after rebates is -$14.17  I used some gift cards to pay so that is why my total is negative. ;-)

7,650 Pts. on Fetch

0 Pts. on SwagBucks

346 Pts. on My Points

26 Pts. on ShopKick

0 Pts. on TaDa

(I don't count these until I cash out for a gift card or cash.)

Before AND after rebates we had a low spend month for groceries at least for us.

Leftovers going into next week...Pork w/Stir-Fry Veggies

Here is what was planned for this week.....

1. Sunday--Catfish, Brussels Sprouts

2. Monday--Poultry Pot Pies, Salad

3. Tuesday--Lasagna Casserole, Carrots

4. Wednesday--Shrimp, Leftover Green Beans

5. Thursday--Chicken Parmesan, Veggie TBD

6. Friday--Salmon, Baked Sweet Potato Fries

7. Saturday--Steak, Salad

Just trying to eat down what is here when I'm not getting great deals.  I chose my meals by cherry picking the deals and building meals around those items, combined with what is in my freezer.

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.

Sluggy