This Week on the Dining Table..the Feb. 26th Edition

The "This is Not Good" Edition.......

A few months ago, I bought this can of clam chowder soup at Kroger.  I love me some clam chowder but old bay seasoning is usually not a part of a traditional clam chowder recipe.  Old Bay is what you put on steamed blue crabs up in VA/MD, where I grew up.

Even the color was not right but I tried it.  The Old Bay seasoning was quite pronounced and gave it a spiciness that clam chowder shouldn't have.  Had to throw most of it out as it was just not good.  Campbell's should stick to a traditional chowder recipe and reserve the Old Bay Seasoning for crabs.

Would you eat this?

This is day 260 of the new "way of eating".  Down 59 lbs. since the cruise(not counting the 8 I gained on the cruise and then lost again, which would make it 67 lbs.).  

Not actively trying to lose right now, just maintaining.  I plan on kicking the weight loss up again in March. ;-)

Onward to the meal planning!

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

1. Sunday--Ravioli, Green Beans, Garlic Bread

2. Monday--leftover Rigatoni(me), Chicken Enchiladas(Hubs)

3. Tuesday--Chicken Strips, Teriyaki Green Beans

4  Wednesday--Beef Pie

5. Thursday--Chicken Casserole or Fish and Cole Slaw

6.  Friday--Chicken Casserole or Fish and Cole Slaw

7. Saturday--Cheese Burgers(bun optional), Carrots?

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

1. Sunday--Ravioli, Green Beans, Garlic Bread

2. Monday--Asian Zalad(me), Chicken Enchiladas(Hubs)

3. Tuesday--leftover Ravioli, Salad

4  Wednesday--Beef Pie

5. Thursday--Chicken Strips, Teriyaki Green Beans

6.  Friday--Fish, Cabbage, Salad

7. Saturday--Chicken Casserole, leftover Cabbage

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

*  Ravioli

*  Green Beans

*  Chicken Strips

*  Fish

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

* 1 pack of Trout Fillets

Last week we spent $27.85 on grocery shopping for February.  I bought 1 sweet potato, 1 bunch of asparagus,  2 lbs. of strawberries, .50 lb. of rainbow trout fillets on clearance, 3 jars of pasta sauce and 1 orange ginger marinade all 1/2 price on clearance, a bottle of Lysol Sanitizer and 1 bottle of Suavitel Shed Shield.  The rebates earned back on the last 2 items gave me $1.43 in overage to put toward the produce, fish and sauces.

Total shopping comes to $668.62 for February.   

There are 3 shopping days left in February.  I doubt if I'll be heading to the grocery store again this month.

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

I've earned $131.84 on Ibotta in February.

I've earned $50.00 on Shopmium in February.

I've earned $49.00 on Alexa app in February.

I've earned $4.00 on Kroger Cash Back in February.

I've earned $18.29 on TaDa in February.

I've earned $1.37 on Checkout51 in February.

I've earned $3.88 on Aisle.

I've earned 11,535 points on Fetch from food shopping in February.

I've earned 5,367 points from food shopping on Shop Kick in February

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

That is $205.38 in rebates(not counting the Kroger Cash Back/Shop Kick/Fetch/Alexa)on $668.62 of grocery spending so in reality it's $463.24 in food spending after the 4 rebate apps I count(the ones that give me cash back, not the ones that I turn the points into gift cards, or Alexa that gives me Amazon credit, and I count when those points are cashed in).

My savings percentage for the last week was 38.67% and the monthly savings total for February comes in at 48.83% spent so far.  Great savings percentage this month over reg. retail.

Leftovers going into this week....1/2 of a Beef Pie, 1 Chicken Enchilada, 1/2 of the Chicken Casserole, 1 helping of Cabbage.  That roasted whole chicken has shown up in many forms this past week.

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

1. Sunday--Cheeseburger(bun optional), Baked Sweet Potato Fries

2. Monday--leftover Beef Pie

3. Tuesday--Spaghetti and Meatballs, Salad

4  Wednesday--TV dinners(ablation procedure)

5. Thursday--Fish, Asparagus, Baked Potato

6.  Friday--Pork Tenderloin Sammich, Salad

7. Saturday--Liver and Onions, Spinach Soufflè, Mashed Potatoes

Other than the leftovers and the TV dinners on Wednesday, the rest may be complete fiction. lol  Only time will tell.

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 "I Got Nothing" Edition....

Recovering from Saturday's sale and preparing to work the polls tomorrow.  The house is a mess and needs putting back together.  I can't get motivated to do much right now so am putting off a lot of stuff.  

Onward to the meal planning!

Here's what was planned.....

1. Sunday--Applebee's Salad

2. Monday--Fish, leftover mac and cheese, Beets

3. Tuesday--Breakfast for Dinner

4. Wednesday--Leftovers?

5. Thursday--Hubs cooking

6.  Friday--?

7. Saturday--?

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

1. Sunday--Applebee's Salad

2. Monday--Fish, leftover mac and cheese, Beets

3. Tuesday--Subway subs

4. Wednesday--Leftovers

5. Thursday--Tuna Noodle Casserole, leftover Beets

6.  Friday--Chicken Yakisoba w/Veggies

7. Saturday--Chinese Tale-out

Chicken Fajitas and Breakfast for Dinner didn't happen last week again. sigh.  Lots of take-out(3 times!)as I was in set up Stockpile Sale mode and was not in a state of mind for cooking and too busy with that and Hubs didn't take up the slack in the food department.  The only meals I "cooked" were Fish/Beets meal and Tuna casserole(the yakisoba was a tv dinner).

I feel like I've been dialing in meal planning and cooking for awhile now.  Why can't I live on a cruise ship and just go to the restaurants when I am hungry?  This cooking thing is for the birds sometimes. lolz

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

*  Nothing

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

*  Fish portions

*  2 tv dinners

I spent $0 on food/toiletries/HBA this last week. This brings our food/toiletries/paper goods Total to $0 for May.  

There are 15 shopping days left in May.  

I've earned $15.25 on Ibotta in May.

I've earned $0 on Checkout51 in May.

I've earned $0 on Coupons dotcom/Paypal in May.

I've earned 0 points from shopping on Fetch in May.

I earned 0 Kicks from food shopping on Shop Kick in May. 

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

That's $15.25 in rebates(not counting the Shop Kick/Swag Bucks/Fetch)on $0 in grocery spending so in reality it's -$15.25 spent after the 3 rebate apps I count.

My savings percentage for the last week was 0% (without "regular" Rite-Aid trips)and the monthly savings total for May comes in at 0% so far(w/out R-A).  

Leftovers going into this week....1 portion of tuna casserole. Ugh I'll have to cook a lot more this week.

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

1. Sunday--Fend for Yourself

2. Monday--Breakfast for Dinner

3. Tuesday--Working Election Polls so ?

4. Wednesday--Chicken Fajitas

5. Thursday--Hubs cooking

6.  Friday--Homemade Flatbread Pizzas, Salad

7. Saturday--?

What do I need to buy to fix everything on this menu? Still need mushrooms for the Fajitas and Salad Greens.  I'll need to go to the grocery store 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?

Any great deals on food at your stores this week?   Great deals considering inflation nowadays.

Sluggy

This Week on the Dining Table

 The "Woman Day" Edition....

Today is International Woman's Day so here's a little musical entertainment for you to enjoy.......

Onward to the meal planning!

Moving On-

This is what was planned....

1. Sunday--Spaghetti and Meatballs, Tossed Salad

2. Monday--Chicken and Dumplings w/Carrots

3. Tuesday--Leftovers

4. Wednesday--Beef Pie
5. Thursday--Leftovers

6.  Friday--Broiled Salmon, Sweet Potato Wedges, Veggie TBD

7. Saturday--Cheeseburger, Fries(maybe), assorted leftover side dishes or a Salad

And this is what really happened.......

1. Sunday--Spaghetti and Meatballs, Tossed Salad

2. Monday--Chicken and Dumplings w/Carrots

3. Tuesday--Leftovers

4. Wednesday--Beef Pie
5. Thursday--Leftovers

6.  Friday--Chinese Take-Out

7. Saturday--Fend For Yourself

Last week saw 3 nights of home cooked dinners, 3 nights of leftovers/planned overs or FFY, and 1 night of Take-Out/Eating Out.

Mostly everything planned was cooked/served except the  

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

* a whole chicken

* 1 bag of shredded cheese

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

*  ground turkey

*  ground beef

*  1/2 bag of meatballs

*  1 lb. breakfast sausage

*  1 pack of Hot Italian sausage

We spent $71.52 on food/toiletries/HBA/paper goods last week-1 trip to Weis(PMITA)Markets and 1 trip to Walmart where I used a free $25 gift card earned from Swag Bucks points. This brings our food/toiletries/paper goods Grand Total to $71.52 for March so far.

There are 23 shopping days left in March.

I've earned $50.31 on Ibotta in March.

I've earned $00 on Checkout51 in March.

I've earned $0.00 on Coupons dotcom/Paypal in March.

I've earned 25 points from shopping on Fetch in March.

I've earned 3075 point from food shopping on Shop Kick in March.

I've earned 0 points from food shopping on Swagbucks in March.

My savings percentage for last week was 49.74%(without "regular" Rite-Aid trips)for March and the monthly savings total for March comes in at 49.74%.(w/out R-A). 

Leftovers going into this week--Chicken n' Dumplings, Beef Pie.

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

1. Sunday--Broiled Salmon, Sweet Potato Wedges, Asparagus

2. Monday--Chili, Spanish Rice

3. Tuesday--Leftover Chicken n' Dumplings

4. Wednesday--Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, Sauteed Cabbage
5. Thursday--Leftover Beef Pie

6.  Friday--Pizza, Salad

7. Saturday--Cheeseburger, Fries(maybe), assorted leftover side dishes or a Salad

What do I need to buy to fix everything on this menu?  

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?  Not such great deals here unless I go to the discount food outlet.

Sluggy