My BF made a frozen pizza for lunch today (which by the way was free after rebate!) which sounds great, but is a problem...or used to be! The reason it used to be and isn't anymore is that frozen pizza, once it has been cooked, isn't good when reheated. It's gross!
Anyhow, today I thought, I'm not letting this pizza go to waste...again. So, I turned the oven on broil, microwaved it for a minute and then stuck it in the oven. It came out crispy and yummy!
Consumed leftovers & saved money = happy me.
Showing posts with label food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label food. Show all posts
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Groceries
It's so nice when you find a market that sells fruits and vegetables cheaper than chain grocery stores. I went to one today and bought bananas, limes, an avocado, two papayas, a few zucchinis, tomatoes, cheese, hot sauce, refried beans, dried beans, four bags of dried split peas, three onions and cilantro. All this for $21 which to me seems pretty good!
I can't believe I got two big papayas for $2.90! They were only 45 cents per pound...that's dirt cheap! One is for me and I'm giving the other one away.
The only thing I need to buy in the next few days is coffee which I get from Costco since it's cheaper, about $10. Oh, and tortilla chips ;) I love these!
•••EDIT: I no longer need to buy coffee, my mom gave me tons of it!••• :)
I can't believe I got two big papayas for $2.90! They were only 45 cents per pound...that's dirt cheap! One is for me and I'm giving the other one away.
The only thing I need to buy in the next few days is coffee which I get from Costco since it's cheaper, about $10. Oh, and tortilla chips ;) I love these!
•••EDIT: I no longer need to buy coffee, my mom gave me tons of it!••• :)
Sunday, February 8, 2009
More food
I went grocery shopping for some things today and spent $25.09 on food and $4.80 on marked down "girl stuff" which was really cheap for three boxes. Of the $25.09 for food, $2.50 will be returned to me, it was the cereal that is free after rebate. I also bought a Glade candle for $2.80 which I don't NEED per say, but I do need it.
I'm using up my grocery budget pretty quickly. I need to be smarter about how I spend my money to stay within my $150 budget for the month.
On the plus side of things, my BF paid me $100 that he owed me so I'm going to pay WF as soon as I can get this into my checking account.
I'm using up my grocery budget pretty quickly. I need to be smarter about how I spend my money to stay within my $150 budget for the month.
On the plus side of things, my BF paid me $100 that he owed me so I'm going to pay WF as soon as I can get this into my checking account.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Grocery shopping with BF this weekend
Bought about six bananas last night and they cost me $2.
It's my BF's payday so I'll be going grocery shopping with him sometime this weekend, but he'll be spending all the money! We don't split our grocery bill because we eat differently and his stuff tends to cost more. It works for us.
Speaking of my BF. I made him a written budget (he asked me to) so he could pay all his bills during the month and know what is left over. It made me happy when he thanked me for making it and even more to know that he is following it! Today he took his budget notebook with him and said, "I need this, it's payday." :) I'm all smiles. :) He's a sweetie.
When we go shopping I think I'll just pick up some chicken, tortilla chips and sour cream. My list is quite small and I have lots of rice, beans, ramen, mac & cheese to live off of for a while. :)
It's my BF's payday so I'll be going grocery shopping with him sometime this weekend, but he'll be spending all the money! We don't split our grocery bill because we eat differently and his stuff tends to cost more. It works for us.
Speaking of my BF. I made him a written budget (he asked me to) so he could pay all his bills during the month and know what is left over. It made me happy when he thanked me for making it and even more to know that he is following it! Today he took his budget notebook with him and said, "I need this, it's payday." :) I'm all smiles. :) He's a sweetie.
When we go shopping I think I'll just pick up some chicken, tortilla chips and sour cream. My list is quite small and I have lots of rice, beans, ramen, mac & cheese to live off of for a while. :)
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Killing my food budget!
I used more of my food budget to buy milk (canned and carton) and bacon. Finding food on clearance is one of my weaknesses, ie. the canned milk! I purchased 40 cans of evaporated milk for 25 cents each, that's only $10 for all of them! Normally these cost about a dollar each so they were 75% off and are good until the end of this year.
This milk can be used for mac & cheese, rice pudding and coffee creamer. I'm not sure what else I can use it for.
So, I've used quite a bit of my food budget so far this month and need to cut back a bit. The good thing is, I have plenty of canned/boxed foods to last a while. What I don't have a lot of are meats so will watch for sales. Maybe I should get a bag of frozen vegetables too. Costco may be best.
This milk can be used for mac & cheese, rice pudding and coffee creamer. I'm not sure what else I can use it for.
So, I've used quite a bit of my food budget so far this month and need to cut back a bit. The good thing is, I have plenty of canned/boxed foods to last a while. What I don't have a lot of are meats so will watch for sales. Maybe I should get a bag of frozen vegetables too. Costco may be best.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Fun day of shopping
I went to the store yesterday and bought a few things. I can't find my receipt right now so I'll have to come back and post.
My friend and I also made a trip to Costco and all I bought there was EV Olive Oil for $13.38. My BF will give me half ($6.69) of this since we both use it. The question is when will I get it back! Off to the pile of receipts he owes me for.
After Costco, we went to Bed Bath and Beyond because after buying herself a down pillow at Costco, she needed a pillow protector. While there I picked up the rubber pastry brush I need. I was hesitant to pay the $6.99 that it was marked plus tax, but when I took it to the cash register, it was only $3.xx! Sweet!! At another store I found a spatula that only cost me $2.50 plus tax. The one I've been using needs to go.
Yes, I also went shopping for ebay stuff today, BUT I only spent about $16 so that's good, considering I usually spend at least $100 at a time!
When all our shopping was done we went for coffee. It didn't cost me anything since I had a gift card from my birthday and I just put it on that.
Oh, I almost forgot, we also went to the office supply store since I had a gift card there too. The gift card was expiring yesterday so I wanted to use it. I bought some ink cartridges (that I plan to return), but what I really want is a chair, mine pops and just plain sucks. I'll watch for sales and use another gift card and coupon I have to get a new one. Hopefully this works out. The chair I'm using has been around for about 9 years and cost me $10 after rebate...it's leather too!
Since it's February 1st, I'll come on later and post my budget for this month.
My friend and I also made a trip to Costco and all I bought there was EV Olive Oil for $13.38. My BF will give me half ($6.69) of this since we both use it. The question is when will I get it back! Off to the pile of receipts he owes me for.
After Costco, we went to Bed Bath and Beyond because after buying herself a down pillow at Costco, she needed a pillow protector. While there I picked up the rubber pastry brush I need. I was hesitant to pay the $6.99 that it was marked plus tax, but when I took it to the cash register, it was only $3.xx! Sweet!! At another store I found a spatula that only cost me $2.50 plus tax. The one I've been using needs to go.
Yes, I also went shopping for ebay stuff today, BUT I only spent about $16 so that's good, considering I usually spend at least $100 at a time!
When all our shopping was done we went for coffee. It didn't cost me anything since I had a gift card from my birthday and I just put it on that.
Oh, I almost forgot, we also went to the office supply store since I had a gift card there too. The gift card was expiring yesterday so I wanted to use it. I bought some ink cartridges (that I plan to return), but what I really want is a chair, mine pops and just plain sucks. I'll watch for sales and use another gift card and coupon I have to get a new one. Hopefully this works out. The chair I'm using has been around for about 9 years and cost me $10 after rebate...it's leather too!
Since it's February 1st, I'll come on later and post my budget for this month.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Tasty dinner
My dinner today was a last minute decision. When the BF and I went shopping for groceries a few days ago we bought a package of eight chicken thighs which cost a few dollars. I had plans to make some crock pot chicken.
Anyhow, since I've not been in the best of moods lately I didn't even want to cook. But I did.
I wanted to see if I could make breaded chicken without using Shake 'n Bake. I pre-heated the oven to 400 degrees to get started. Out came the store brand bread crumbs that have been sitting in the cupboard, unopened, forever. Then I pulled out other spices and herbs. I put all the dry stuff in a bag.
In one bowl I added some milk, in another bowl, EV Olive Oil. I pulled out the chicken and dipped it in the oil, then the milk, then put it in the bag of spices/bread. Once I had the four pieces in there, I shook the bag.
The four chicken thighs went onto a cookie sheet and into the oven for about 45-55 minutes. After 30 minutes I lowered the heat to 350.
Mmmmm, mmm, mmm! Sooo good! My BF and I loved it!! He told me to write down what I did so I can make it again. :) We also had a baked potato and (canned) green beans.
Cheap and healthy, I'm happy about that.
Next shopping trip: Rubber oil brush and more EVOO.
Anyhow, since I've not been in the best of moods lately I didn't even want to cook. But I did.
I wanted to see if I could make breaded chicken without using Shake 'n Bake. I pre-heated the oven to 400 degrees to get started. Out came the store brand bread crumbs that have been sitting in the cupboard, unopened, forever. Then I pulled out other spices and herbs. I put all the dry stuff in a bag.
In one bowl I added some milk, in another bowl, EV Olive Oil. I pulled out the chicken and dipped it in the oil, then the milk, then put it in the bag of spices/bread. Once I had the four pieces in there, I shook the bag.
The four chicken thighs went onto a cookie sheet and into the oven for about 45-55 minutes. After 30 minutes I lowered the heat to 350.
Mmmmm, mmm, mmm! Sooo good! My BF and I loved it!! He told me to write down what I did so I can make it again. :) We also had a baked potato and (canned) green beans.
Cheap and healthy, I'm happy about that.
Next shopping trip: Rubber oil brush and more EVOO.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Quick grocery trip for basics
I went to the grocery store last night and didn't plan on getting everything I need for a week, just what I need right away. I got milk, bananas and cereal.
Pomegranate season must be over or something because they were out! I wanted one to keep my mouth busy and me healthy :) Instead I bought 2 kiwi's. I love fruit!
They also had a lot of bath stuff 70% off from Christmas so I bought 2 large 26oz bottles of hand soap for $2.39 each. This is good because the bathroom and kitchen are both out. I also bought a loofah for 89 cents.
Oh, and they were having a great deal on Rotel tomatoes. I got 10 cans for 3.70! These can be used to make chili, salsa, rice and other stuff. I kept a running total in my head so I would not go over $20.00 and ended up spending $18.41!!
I'll go shopping with the BF today and get the other stuff we need for dinners to avoid eating out. My breakfast food is very simple, dinners are the tricky part. This week we did really good and ate what we had in the house. Guess it helps when you're broke and CAN'T go out.
I added a "subscribe" button to the right side of this page so if you want, you can add me to a feed! At least I think this is what it is called. Blogging is pretty new to me and I don't know all the fun stuff available.
That's that for now....
♥ A Girl
Pomegranate season must be over or something because they were out! I wanted one to keep my mouth busy and me healthy :) Instead I bought 2 kiwi's. I love fruit!
They also had a lot of bath stuff 70% off from Christmas so I bought 2 large 26oz bottles of hand soap for $2.39 each. This is good because the bathroom and kitchen are both out. I also bought a loofah for 89 cents.
Oh, and they were having a great deal on Rotel tomatoes. I got 10 cans for 3.70! These can be used to make chili, salsa, rice and other stuff. I kept a running total in my head so I would not go over $20.00 and ended up spending $18.41!!
I'll go shopping with the BF today and get the other stuff we need for dinners to avoid eating out. My breakfast food is very simple, dinners are the tricky part. This week we did really good and ate what we had in the house. Guess it helps when you're broke and CAN'T go out.
I added a "subscribe" button to the right side of this page so if you want, you can add me to a feed! At least I think this is what it is called. Blogging is pretty new to me and I don't know all the fun stuff available.
That's that for now....
♥ A Girl
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Time to grocery shop!
I was going to make a small payment to WF via web bill pay when I noticed more money came through in my checking account from PayPal. UNTIL I noticed that the earliest the payment would post would be next Tuesday!
I think I'll hold the extra bit of money and take it to the grocery store. I'm out of bananas, cereal, almost out of milk along with other things. Keeping the house stocked with stuff to make will keep me from spending on fast food or restaurants!
Hope to not spend more than $50!
I think I'll hold the extra bit of money and take it to the grocery store. I'm out of bananas, cereal, almost out of milk along with other things. Keeping the house stocked with stuff to make will keep me from spending on fast food or restaurants!
Hope to not spend more than $50!
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