This Week on the Dining Table....Nov. 10th to Nov. 17th

*Sorry this post is a day late but Monday was our semi-annual "medical safari" to Mississippi(which involved a 7+ hour car ride).  That's where the closest to us Dermatologist who actually practices Medical Dermatology is located.  But unless I go out of remission with my HS, it will be the last as they now have approval to do telehealth appointments. Yay!!!

The "This Is Weird" Edition.........

Remember when I posted a photo from my local Walmart of an employee's photo saying that they "back a product"(it was corn dogs I think).
Well I found another sign.  Evidently Nick backs these little plastic bowls(for sauce or dipping I think).
My guess is they hang one of these signs on products that are not moving(selling).  If you associate something with a person it sells better?  I don't know but I have never seen this sort of marketing strategy before at Walmart.  Now I can hunt for these photos when I go there.  Just another way to keep grocery shopping exciting. lolz

Onward to the meal planning!

This is what was planned for last week...........

1. Sunday--Tuna Subs

2. Monday--Chicken Strips, Squash and Onions

3. Tuesday--Salmon, Sweet Potato Fries

4. Wednesday--(Look Away Anne!)Liver and Onions, Mashed Potatoes, Beets

5. Thursday--Cheeseburgers, Sweet Potato Fries

6. Friday--Spaghetti and Meatballs, Salad

7. Saturday--Beef w/Stir-fry Veggies

And here's what actually happened....

1. Sunday--Tuna Subs(homemade)

2. Monday--Chicken Strips, Squash and Onions

3. Tuesday--Salmon, Sweet Potato Fries

4. Wednesday--Spaghetti and Meatballs, Salad

5. Thursday--Cheeseburgers, Sweet Potato Fries

6. Friday--Take-Out Pizza (I was not up for cooking), Leftover Squash

7. Saturday--Leftover Pizza, Salad

The liver didn't happen. (Keep breathing Anne.)  Maybe this week.

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

*  Chicken Strips

*  Salmon

*  Ground Beef

*  Meatballs

What got put into the freezer last week....

* 2 lbs. of Meatballs

*  1 lb. of Beer Brats

* 4 Chicken Biscuits

                    

Last week we spent $135.54 grocery shopping.  $66.26 of that was actually October 31st sending that got left off of last month's tally.  So it ends up in this current month.

Total shopping comes to $135.54 for November.  There are 19 shopping days left in November(counting from yesterday, when this should have posted).

Rebate monies earned this month so far.....

I've earned $98.14 on Ibotta in November.

I've earned $15.57 on TaDa in November.

I've earned $22.84 on Checkout51 in November.

I've earned $50.88 on Aisle, etc. in November. (Haven't gotten my Nature Valley rebate yet from June.  At this point I am giving up on this one.  That product went to the food bank long ago.)

I've earned 1,487 points on Fetch from food shopping in November.

I've earned 11,654 points from food shopping on Shop Kick in November.($46.61)

I've earned 19,349.07 points on My Points in November.(not sure what the conversion rate it here)

I've earned 1 from food shopping on Swag Bucks in November.($)

That is $171.86 in rebates(not counting Shop Kick/Fetch/MyPoints/Swag Bucks/TaDa/The Insiders were I earn gift cards)on $135.54 of grocery spending so in reality it's negative $36.32 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(but I do count any rebates on those items) so it's a win/win--the food bank gets a large donation of goods and I get a lower grocery bill.

My savings percentage for the last week was 35.24% and the monthly savings total for November comes in at 35.24% spent.

Leftovers going into this week.....au gratin taters, catfish, 2 hamburgers and sweet potato fries.

Here is this week's food plan.....

1. Sunday--Leftover burgers, sweet potato fries.

2. Monday--Dinner somewhere on the road

3. Tuesday--Salmon, Spinach Souffle

4. Wednesday--Chicken Parm, Salad

5. Thursday--Liver, Taters, Beets

6. Friday--Sautèd Scallops, Veggie TBD

7. Saturday--Spiral cut Ham, Veggies TBD

Liver moves to this week(sorry Anne)and I am using that damned ham in the freezer this week.

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 "It's Election Season" Edition.....  

This rather large sign on a trailer appeared by the road we take to get to Walmart a few weeks ago.  Seems someone doesn't want Eric in law enforcement. lol  He sounds like a real "winner" if you go to that website....

This is day 92 of the "diet".  Yay!

My PCP is on board with this way of eating to reach a short term goal so no unsolicited advice on this eating plan please.  While I appreciate the concerns I am fine and I am losing weight.  I haven't had any sugar nor any white food(mostly).....bread, potatoes, rice, pasta since returning from the cruise on June 4th.  But I am holding fast to my plan anyway.....so far.  I am down an additional 35 lbs. since starting this eating plan.

Onward to the meal planning!

This is what was planned for last week.......

1. Sunday--leftover Veggie Lasagna(Hubs ate his on Saturday so he FFY), leftover Garlic Shrimp

2. Monday--Yogurt w/Flaxseed, leftover Meatloaf, Sautèed Squash

3. Tuesday--Grilled Salmon, Veggie TBD

4  Wednesday--Yogurt w/Flaxseed, Protein Drink

5. Thursday--Yogurt w/Flaxseed, Catfish, Cole Slaw

6.  Friday--Yogurt, Lobster Ravioli in Beurre blanc sauce

7. Saturday--Stir-Fry Veggies

And here's what actually happened........

1. Sunday--leftover Veggie Lasagna(Hubs ate his on Saturday so he FFY), leftover Garlic Shrimp

2. Monday--Yogurt w/Flaxseed, leftover Meatloaf, Sautèed Squash

3. Tuesday--Yogurt Drink, Catfish, Cole Slaw

4  Wednesday--2 Chicken Strips, Caesar Salad

5. Thursday--a BLT, leftover Catfish and Sweet Potato Fries

6.  Friday--cup(8 oz.)of Chocolate Milk for lunch, Veal Parmesan Patties(2, I was a real glutton that night!), Broccoli

7. Saturday--Yogurt, leftover Veal Parm patty, Stir-Fry Veggies w/Chicken

Most of the plan happened but not necessarily when it was planned to happen.

No going back to old habits and eating patterns for me!

I also drink, water, iced tea(unsweetened), and the odd zero sugar soda or Zero sugar Powerade/Gatorade and keep my stomach full and it also keeps me hydrated.  I mostly stick with the water or unsweet iced teas with lemon added.

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

*  2 bags of Catfish

*  Chicken Strips

*  6 Veal Parm Patties

What got put into the freezer last week....

*  3 lbs. of Ground Beef

*  4 lbs. of Chicken Thighs

Last week we spent $131.23 on grocery shopping(lots of dog food in this).  

Total shopping comes to $131.23 for September.   

There are 27 shopping days left in September.

I've earned $50.75 on Ibotta in September.

I've earned $13.00 on Shopmium in September.

I've earned $0 on Coupons dotcom in September.

I've earned $1.00 on Alexa app in September.

I've earned $0.00 on Kroger Cash Back in September.

I've earned $0 on Checkout 51 in September.

I've earned 246 points from food shopping on Fetch in September.

I've earned 141 points from food shopping on Shop Kick in September.

I've earned 0 SB from food shopping on Swag Bucks in September.

That is $64.75 in rebates(not counting the Shop Kick/Swag Bucks/Fetch)on $131.23 of grocery spending so in reality it's $66.48 in food spending after the 6 rebate apps I count. 

My savings percentage for the last week was 30.85% and the monthly savings total for September comes in at 30.85% so far spent.  

Leftovers going into this week....1 helping of Sautèed Squash, pasta that Hubs cooked, and1 helping of Stir-Fry and Chicken.

Here is this week's "food plan".....

1. Sunday--Lemon Pepper Chicken w/Zuke, Rice(or not for me)

2. Monday--yogurt cup, otherwise not sure, might go out

3. Tuesday--Grilled Salmon, CA Veggie mix

4  Wednesday--sm. cup of Chocolate Milk, Protein Drink

5. Thursday--yogurt cup, leftover Lemon Pepper Chicken w/Zuke

6.  Friday--yogurt cup, Caesar Salad(maybe some chicken on top)

7. Saturday--Lobster Ravioli w/Beurre Blanc, Brussel Sprouts

I'll cook the chicken, the salmon and the ravioli.  Hubs will eat and do his own thing on other days. Most of the leftovers(except the Lemon Pepper chicken meal) will become lunches for him. ;-)

I also drink, water(usually with lemon), iced tea(unsweetened), and the odd zero sugar soda or Zero sugar Powerade/Gatorade and keep my stomach full and it also keeps me hydrated.   I mostly stick with the water or unsweet iced teas with lemon added.

What do I need to buy to fix everything on this menu?  I bought the zuke and chicken thighs last week.

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  

This Week on the Dining Table

The "Seeing Friends Again" Edition....

On our recent trip to Arizona Hubs and I were able to meet up with "Ur Spo" at a delightful Pasty shop/restaurant.  My face looks weird because I am laughing. ;-)  I do that a lot usually.....

Onward to the meal planning!

Here's what was planned.....

1. Sunday--Chicken Fajitas

2. Monday--Breakfast for Dinner

3. Tuesday--Rigatoni w/Mushrooms in Sauce, Salad

4. Wednesday--Orange "Chicken" Stir-Fry w/Veggies and Noodles

5. Thursday--Hubs cooking

6.  Friday--Homemade Flatbread Pizzas, Salad

7. Saturday--Leftovers

And here's what actually happened........

1. Sunday--Chicken Fajitas

2. Monday--Breakfast for Dinner

3. Tuesday--Rigatoni w/Mushrooms in Sauce, Salad

4. Wednesday--Leftovers

5. Thursday--Chinese take-out

6.  Friday--Leftover Take-out

7. Saturday--Fend For Yourself

At least 3 of the 5 meals I planned to cook did happen last week.  go me.  The 2 meals that didn't happen move to this week.

What got put into the freezer last week....

*  1/2 of hot dogs in large package

*  Pack of 10 hamburgers

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

*  Chicken Breasts

*  Pepper Strips

I spent $170.85 on food/toiletries/HBA this last week.  

This brings our food/toiletries/paper goods Total to $257.58 for May.  Most of all that spending was for throwing a Memorial Day weekend party for 8 people.

EEK!  At least all that spending will yield some party leftovers. 8-)

There is 1 shopping day left in May but I am done shopping this month.

I've earned $114.32 on Ibotta in May.

I've earned $5.62 on Checkout51 in May.

I've earned $2.75 on Coupons dotcom/Paypal in May.

I've earned 9,461 points from shopping on Fetch in May.

I earned $32.12 from food shopping on Shop Kick in May. 

I've earned $6.46 from food shopping on Swag Bucks in May.

That's $122.96 in rebates(not counting the Shop Kick/Swag Bucks/Fetch)on $257.58 in grocery spending so in reality it's $134.89 spent after the 3 rebate apps I count.

My savings percentage for the last week was 35.37% (without "regular" Rite-Aid trips)and the monthly savings total for May comes in at 39.66% so far(w/out R-A).  

Leftovers going into this week.....1 helping of rigatoni.  Well we have cookout leftovers too from Sunday now.

Here is this week's "food plan".....

1. Sunday--Cookout foods

2. Monday--Leftovers

3. Tuesday--Subs?

4. Wednesday--Orange "Chicken" Stir-Fry w/Veggies and Noodles

5. Thursday--Hubs cooking?

6.  Friday--Homemade Flatbread Pizzas, Salad

7. Saturday--Leftovers

What do I need to buy to fix everything on this menu? Mostly this week will consist of those 2 meals not made last week and lots of cookout leftovers.  I don't need a thing so I hope to stay out of the grocery stores this week.  Taking a break from Ibotta in June too.

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?   I gotta say that grocery store prices are as bad as the gas prices here.

Sluggy

This Week on the Dining Table

 The "Living In Suburbia" Edition...

This flyer(wrapped in plastic)arrived on our driveway a couple of months before Christmas.  Someone around here evidently has a full fledged business designing/installing/taking down your Holiday Light Displays.

I was tempted to call for my free estimate just to see how outrageously expensive it would be to have someone throw lights on your house and then come take them down.

I just don't get this whole "industry" of having your house/yard visible from outer space sort of thing.  If you can't put up a few strings of lights yourself and call it a day then don't do it. ;-)  To pay someone else to do this is just unnecessary.

Onward to the meal planning!

Here's what was planned......

1. Sunday--Chicken Parm, Baked Sweet Potato Wedges

2. Monday--Butternut Squash Ravioli w/Béchamel, Salad

3. Tuesday--Leftovers

4. Wednesday--Homemade flatbread Pizza, Salad
5. Thursday--? Hubs' night to cook

6.  Friday--Some sort of soup or stew

7. Saturday--?

And here's what actually happened........

1. Sunday--Chicken Parm, Baked Sweet Potato Wedges

2. Monday--Fend for Yourself

3. Tuesday--Cheese Ravioli, Salad

4. Wednesday--Beef Pie
5. Thursday--Applebee's out

6.  Friday--FFY

7. Saturday--Chinese take-out

Nothing very exciting here.  When it's so cold here I don't feel like cooking.  Used a free gift card to get Applebee's on shot night and paid for Chinese take-out this week too.

What got put into the freezer last week....

*  Not a thing(other than Xmas ham)

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

*  Ravioli

*  Breaded Chicken Patties

*  Ground Beef

I spent $62.64 on food/toiletries/HBA the last week. This brings our food/toiletries/paper goods Total to $118.14 for January with the month slightly more than half over.

There are 14 shopping days left in January.  

I've earned $187.65 on Ibotta in January.

I've earned $.88 on Checkout51 in January.

I've earned $8.00 on Coupons dotcom/Paypal in January.

I've earned 17,221 points from shopping on Fetch in January.

I earned 1,305 Kicks from food shopping on Shop Kick in January. 

I've earned 1,329 SB from food shopping on Swag Bucks in January.

I've earned $0 from food shopping on Tada in January.

That's $196.53 in rebates(not counting the Shop Kick/Swag Bucks/Tada/Fetch)on $118.14 in grocery spending so in reality it's -$78.39 spent after the 3 rebate apps I count.  

rah...

My savings percentage for the last week was 67.76%(without "regular" Rite-Aid trips)and the monthly savings total for January comes in at 67.28% so far(w/out R-A). 

Leftovers going into this week.....

Here is this week's "food plan".....

1. Sunday--Leftover Beef Pie

2. Monday--Fend for Yourself as I am not feeling well

3. Tuesday--Butternut Squash Ravioli w/Béchamel, Salad

4. Wednesday--Homemade flatbread Pizza, Salad
5. Thursday--? Hubs' night to cook

6.  Friday--Beef & Veggie Stir-fry, Rice

7. Saturday--More Leftovers?

What do I need to buy to fix everything on this menu?  Nothing.  I got it covered(except maybe Hubs' night to cook).  The squash ravioli and homemade flat bread pizza carry over to this week since they didn't happen last week.

Ibotta this week?  Still not decided.

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 great deals on food at your stores this week?  

Sluggy

  

This Week on the Dining Table

The "WTF?  It wasn't me!" Edition.........

At least once or twice a week here, the local news has a report about a car driving into a building.....a business, a house, same difference.  A few years ago I had gone to my Rite-Aid about 10 minutes after a customer's car plowed into the building on the other side/front of the store.  A friend/worker was standing at the register when it happened and the racks of cigarettes against the window/wall fell on him.(He was fine, just a little shook up.)
So it was NO surprise when I went up to Rite-Aid last week and saw this.......

The side of the building clearly had been hit, by a blue car due to the paint marks left on the lower part of the wall.  I don't usually park on this side so no, it was not me.  Besides my car isn't blue. lolz
I am surprised that this incident never made it onto the local newscast.  I guess there were other building/car accidents that did more damage that week.

Moving On....

Onward to the meal planning!

This is what was planned--

1. Sunday--Korean Beef BBQ, stir-fry Broccoli, Ramen Noodles

2. Monday--Dirty Rice w/Andouille Sausage and Red Beans

3. Tuesday--Lobster Ravioli in Alfredo Sauce, Tossed Salad

4. Wednesday--Pasta w/Turkey Italian Sausage Sauce

5. Thursday--Pork Chops, Green Beans, Sweet Potato Fries

6. Friday--Assorted Leftovers
7. Saturday--Taco Con Queso Casserole

And this is what actually happened--

1. Sunday--Korean Beef BBQ, stir-fry Broccoli, Ramen Noodles

2. Monday--Dirty Rice w/Andouille Sausage and Red Beans

3. Tuesday--Lobster Ravioli in Alfredo Sauce, Tossed Salad

4. Wednesday--Lasagna Hamburger Helper, Green Beans

5. Thursday--Tempura Shrimp, Crab Cakes, Cole Slaw, Baked Sweet Potato Fries

6. Friday--Rigatoni w/Mushroom Pasta Sauce
7. Saturday--Leftovers

Last week saw 6 nights of home cooked dinners, 1 nights of leftovers/fend for yourself, 0 nights of Eating Out/Take-Out. 
Everything as planned until Tuesday then the wheels fell off the bus. lolz
I had fresh mushrooms to use up and found a hunk of ground beef and some shrimp in the freezer that were older than the pork chops and Italian turkey sausage I planned to defrost and use.  By Saturday we had lots of leftovers so no taco casserole that night.  Everything planned and not used will move to this coming week's plan(unless I feel like cooking something else lol).

What got put into the freezer last week.....
*  1 lb ground Chicken
*  1.5 lbs raw Shrimp(meat discount sticker deal at Weis)
*  2 bags of Perdue Chicken strips

What got taken out of the freezer and used last week.......
* A small London Broil(for Korean BBQ Beef)
*  Frozen Broccoli
*  Andouille Sausage(for Dirty Rice/Beans)
*  3 packs Lobster Ravioli
*  Green Beans
*  small "hunk" of Ground Beef
*  half a bag of  raw Shrimp
*  4 handmade Crab cakes

 Lots of little grocery trips..... smallish trips to Weis($15.79), a trip to Ollie's($4.01), a trip to Big Lots($9.37)brought the weekly food spending to $29.17 and brought the February monthly grand total to $348.86.
Two trips to Weis at the end of the week in March brought the March monthly total to $66.70 so far.

My savings percentage last week(March)was 47.02%(without Rite-Aid trips)and March's monthly savings total comes to 47.02%(w/out R-A).  

I have 27 more spending days in the month.

Leftovers going into this week....Dirty Rice w/Sausage and Beans, Korean Beef BBQ Stir-fry w/Ramen, Rigatoni w/Mushroom pasta sauce.

Here is this week's "food plan".....

1. Sunday--Pork Chops, Green Beans, Mushroom Risotto 

2. Monday--Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches

3. Tuesday--Taco Chicken Casserole, a Veggie TBD

4. Wednesday--Corned Beef, Cabbage, Carrots, Taters

5. Thursday--Leftovers

6. Friday--Chicken Strips, Mac and Cheese, Tossed Salad
7. Saturday--Leftovers

This week will see 5 new meals cooked, 2 nights of leftovers/FFY, and 0 nights of Take-Out/Eating Out.
I am doing the Corned Beef this week since Hubs and I won't be home on St. Pat's day week.  The kids will have Corned Beef dinner leftovers they can heat up or remake to eat then.
Lots of cooking but hopefully the 2 nights of leftovers will use up most everything so I don't have to worry while we are gone that the kids let food rot(since they don't generally eat leftovers).

What needs buying for this menu? Cabbage and milk basically.  I'll get some free yogurts(w/sale and Qs) and a head of cabbage before Thursday's ad change and then the Weis freebie and some cheap(w/sale and coupons)Birds Eye chicken dinner kits on Friday-easy kid's food(just add chicken).  Mostly I'll leave them some cash for buying what they need/want while we are gone and hopefully they won't just go buy pizzas with it. lolz

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 great deals on food at your stores this week? 

Sluggy  

This Week on the Dining Table

The "It's Too Hot to Cook" Edition--

This week(since Friday)has been a scorcher here and it's suppose to continue until the weekend.  The humidity didn't ramp up until yesterday at least so I did do some cooking.  Today the crock pot will be called into service and we'll not be running the oven(Tuesday's pizza may turn into a take-out situation because of the heat instead of homemade).
Do you think I can get away with cereal for dinner for 4 nights? lolz

Moving On....

Onward to the meal planning!

This is what was planned--

1. Sunday--Paella

2. Monday--Chicken Parm(leftover), Pear Gorgonzola Salad

3. Tuesday--Caesar Salad w/Grilled Chicken

4. Wednesday--Seafood Enchiladas, Rice, Beans

5. Thursday--Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches, Cuke Salad

6. Friday--Assorted Things(Stuffed Peppers, Salad, Etc.)

7. Saturday--Leftovers

And this is what actually happened--

1. Sunday--Paella

2. Monday--Chicken Parm(leftover), Pear Gorgonzola Salad

3. Tuesday--Caesar Salad w/Grilled Chicken

4. Wednesday--Seafood Enchiladas, Rice, Beans

5. Thursday--Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches, Salad

6. Friday--Assorted Things(Stuffed Peppers, Salad, Etc.)

7. Saturday--Leftovers(I had seafood enchilada)

Everything planned was served.
Last week saw lots of cooking although Daughter did some of it. yay!

Last week saw 5 nights of home cooked dinners, 2 night of leftovers/fend for yourself, 0 nights of Take-Out or Eating Out.  

A trip to Weis brought the weekly food spending to $17.08 and the monthly total to $417.92.
I have 29 days left in my shopping month for July.

My savings percentages last week was 65.32%(without Rite-Aid trips)and June's monthly savings total came to 65.39%(or 53.78% w/out Rite-Aid).

Leftovers going into this week......Paella, 3 pieces of Chicken Parm, Refried Beans, Spanish Rice and 1 Pork Tenderloin.

Here is this week's "food plan".....

1. Sunday--Chicken w/Queso and Noodles Casserole, Salad

2. Monday--Garlic Pork Roast, Brussels Sprouts, Stuffing

3. Tuesday--Pizza

4. Wednesday--Cook-Out Foods

5. Thursday--BLTs

6. Friday--Leftovers
7. Saturday--Chicken Tenders, leftover Cook-Out sides

This week will see 6 new meals cooked, 1 night of leftovers/FFY and 0 nights of Take-Out/Eating Out.

What needs buying for this menu? Potatoes, peppers, watermelon, tomatoes, corn, milk and we need bread.
I'm hoping to get through this week on $50 or less.

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 great deals on food at your stores this week?

Sluggy

This Week on the Dining Table

The "It's Ma Birfday!" Edition--

I spent my birthday driving College Boy back to school, taking him to Walmart for items he forgot,eating take-out food in his dorm room and returning home around 5 pm.
And the weather was crazy bad in a strange way.....no snow or sleet but warmer than normal temps and dense fog that never lifted, except for the last few miles near College Boy's school so 90% of the trip there and back was in pea soup.

Not the way I planned on celebrating my day.

When I got home nobody had made/thought of dinner so I paid for 2 nasty bad take-out pizzas(the only place that delivers here because Daughter and BF couldn't even go pick up pizza!)and then we had store bought birthday cake(that I had to pick up and pay for on Friday).

Yah, it was quite the party and celebration of ME. 8-(

Moving on......

Onward to the meal planning!

Here's what was planned last week--

1. Sunday--Meatloaf, Spinach Salad, Parmesan Noodles

2. Monday--Chicken Parm, Caesar Salad, Rigatoni

3. Tuesday--Country Fried Steak w/Gravy, Baked Potatoes, Asparagus *

4. Wednesday--Shrimp Scampi w/Linguine *

5. Thursday--Leftovers

6. Friday--?

7. Saturday--Fend for Yourself

And this is what actually happened--

1. Sunday--Meatloaf, Spinach Salad, Parmesan Noodles

2. Monday--Chicken Parm, Asparagus, Rigatoni

3. Tuesday--Chinese take-out

4. Wednesday--Country Fried Steak w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Caesar Salad * (I had leftover soup)

5. Thursday--Spaghetti w/Meatballs and Sausage, Tossed Salad, Garlic Bread(I had salad and bread only)

6. Friday--Beef Stew, Rolls

7. Saturday--Nasty take-out Pizza

6 meals cooked at home, 0 of them nights of leftovers or Fend For Yourself, and 2 nights of Take-Out.
Scampi didn't happen, Take-out on Tuesday and Daughter made Wednesday's meal as I was sick.  I added the leftover mushrooms from the Marsala from last week into Friday's stew.

As for the grocery spending.....1 trips to Weis bought the food spending last week to $98.18 and brought my January food spending Total to $383.58 for the month.
There is $116.42 left in the January food budget with 8 days left.

My savings percentages last week was 53.75%.  Anything over 50% is awesome.

Leftovers going into this week.......mashed taters, bbq boneless pork ribs, spaghetti w/meats and beef stew.

Here is this week's "food plan"....
* Denotes "complicated" meals

1. Sunday--Birthday Steaks, Baked Potato, Caesar Salad

2. Monday--Fish, Cole Slaw, Sweet Potatoes, something Noodle for BF

3. Tuesday--Baked Potato Soup

4. Wednesday--Homemade Pizza

5. Thursday--Beef Pie

6. Friday--Leftovers

7. Saturday--Leftovers

This week will see 5 new meals cooked, 0 nights of Take-Out/Eating-Out and 2 nights of Leftovers.

What I need to buy for this menu? Not much for dinners but Daughter needs bunches of lunch type food for school so that is on my list.  Maybe some carrots. And as always milk.

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 great deals on food at your stores this week?


Sluggy