We are back in Bend this week, and very happy to be here! After three weeks in rainy, grey, dreary Seattle, we were welcomed back to unseasonably warm temperatures and sunny skies.
After a very small grocery week last week, this week was about stocking up, but the damage wasn’t too bad. I used $10 in Whole Foods Market coupons, which enabled stocking up on rice, beans, yogurt, and a variety of other pantry staples. The key with coupons is only using them for items you would buy anyway. Otherwise, you’re not really saving money because you’re buying things you wouldn’t otherwise. And, since most coupons are for pre-packaged foods, I tend to stay away from those printed in the newspaper.
Total: $119 (I am always amused when a random assortment of items adds up to an even number).
Lots of fruits and veggies this week! All organic, save for the frozen fruits.
Apples, Blueberries, Avocados, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Carrots, Cauliflower, Kale, Kiwi, Parsnips, Pears, Mango, Mushrooms, Tangelos, Tomatoes, Strawberries, Sweet Potatoes.
I picked up few pre-packaged Lara Bars because of the WFM coupon, otherwise, I usually just make my own.
Menu:
- Chickpea Cutlets and Baked Potatoes
- Brown Rice Pilaf with Broccoli, Cauliflower and Hummus (boring but filling!)
- Southwest Veggie Burgers with Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Red Beans and Rice Soup
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Thanks for reading, and I hope you have a good weekend!
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Look at that bounty!! I always love to see what the purchase looks like each week. Welcome back to Bend.
? I always like to see what it’s going to look like too! We have been eating well this week for sure – so happy to be back in Bend for a few weeks. Glad to see you’re enjoying your vacation!
Okay, now you are really temping me to buy a Ninja! If only to make my own snack bars!!! LOL.
I know what you mean about using coupons without really needing the item. I had a few WF coupons this week that I didn’t use. After I really thought about it, I decided that I could do without.
Anyway, even with this bonanza of goods, you are still way under budget this month! Excellent! keep up the good work!
HAHAH! Well, you can make those Lara Bars in a food processor! The same directions apply, but you should heat up the dates for abotu 30 secs in the microwave to make them more pliable to blend better in a FP.
I had several WFM coupons I didn’t use too. I usually clip the ones I think I will use, and then, if the price is just too high even with the coupon, I usually skip. I was going to buy some kefir, but even with the coupon it seemed like a luxury. We think alike!
I keep seeing ninja’s on the QVC kitchen shows, which I’m addicted to watching. Never bought anything, just love to watch.
The ninja just seems so different, but yes, you are so right. I can do this in a food processor, which I already have.