Wow, the last couple weeks have been quite a whirlwind, and May is determined to not let up! My food budgeting has pretty much gone out the window as a result, as I have barely spent any time at home. While I got back in town Monday afternoon, 2Chili has been in California this entire week, and then we are back to Seattle for a few days this weekend. So, the eating at home needs are small, but I did make it to the store for a few things just to get me through Friday.
The skim milk and orange juice are for 2Chili, but otherwise everything else is right up my power alley. I have been on a coconut kick lately, so that’s why the coconut flakes and coconut milk. Also, in the jar are bulk candied pecans. Sadly, they aren’t very good – I need to get my mom’s recipe and just make them myself!
Total for the week: $59.02
Total for the month: $59.02
Goal for the month: $350
As you can see, we will be way under budget on groceries this month. But, we will be way over budget on eating out expenses! When I am in Seattle alone, I eat most meals at the cafeteria of my client, which is subsidized and very affordable (e.g., a big bowl of oatmeal is $1.05!) But, I balance that out by eating plenty from the Whole Foods hot bar. The Bellevue and Redmond, WA branches have perhaps the best Whole Foods hot bars you will ever see – they are massive and always full of deliciousness!
Speaking of Whole Foods hot bars, I was highly disappointed by the one in Mill Valley, CA. For such a densely populated area, the hot bar was really just a very small salad bar, no larger than what we have in Bend. Talk about letdown!
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I love the food at the “bars” at WF, but OMG, yes, it’s like sooo expensive. One plate could cost over $10, and when you think of how much it would cost to make it yourself, it’s crazy..but ooh so delicious!!!!!
Well good luck with your budgeting, for both groceries and dining out.
Next time I’m in Seattle I’m going to have to try the famed Whole Foods bar! Well done on staying so far under budget!
You definitely should! Any of the SEA branches are pretty good, but Westlake Union, Bellevue, and Redmond are the three best in my opinion!
Terribly curious over here, have you tried making coconut milk with your Ninja?
Hi Mila,
You know, I haven’t! Let me look into that idea and see what I can do – it may be later next week before I can get to it, as I am out of town this week, but I will give it a try!
Angela