Sorry it's late. After a particularly incredible, but tiring, weekend with the TCC youth group in Gatlinburg, everything is happening a little slower this week. I went to the grocery store last night and had a LOT to buy. Thanks to store sales and coupons, I walked out paying $94 for $175 worth of groceries. This is a little more than I tend to spend in an average week, but they had lots of things on sale so I was able to stock up. I bought (6) 8-oz blocks of cheese to freeze. They were $1 each, so I had to. They also had pork on sale, so I stocked up. We needed some personal items, like razors, and even with coupons, you know how those can add up. All in all, I'd say I did alright.
OH, and BY THE WAY, I got up to the counter to check out and realized that I didn't have my debit card. Decided that I was fine because I knew I had enough cash. Once the pre-savings total started aproaching $150 though, I freaked out. Needless to say, I was one happy camper once my shoppers card was swiped and all the coupons were entered. I payed with cash and went on my way. This morning I found my debit card. In my purse. I had it all along and gave myself a little heart attack for nothing.
I know, I know...this post is called "Menu Monday" for a reason, so I'll get to it. Here's what we will be eating (or have already eaten) this week:
Monday: Turkey melt on sourdough with sharp white cheddar cheese. With corn chips and applesauce.
Tuesday: Whole wheat homemade pizza with Canadian Bacon. Many thanks to Trev for this meal - it was sooooo good!
Wednesday: Chicken Enchiladas
Thursday: Wings and Fries with some friends
Friday: Pulled Pork tacos
Saturday: Brunch - whole grain waffles, quiche, turkey bacon and fruit
Dinner - Cider-braised pork chops with steamed veggies
Sunday: Sandwiches and leftovers before the super bowl party at church.
Looks like it's going to be a tasty week!
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Your menus are always so creative and delicious sounding....If you ever want to be my personal chef... ;) Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks! They don't feel that creative to me...so thanks for the encouragement. I'm trying one new recipe this week (the pork chops) and making some things we haven't had in awhile. I'll try to post some links to the recipes later this week.
seriously...you are inspiring! i'm so impressed how you use your budget so well and still maintain an awesome menu each week! you are the coolest. and i miss you.
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