I finally feel like I’m starting to make a big dent in what I’ve got in the pantry although I still haven’t completely used up much of anything (like I used up one box of crackers but I’ve got two more).
This week I’ve got about half a gallon of milk left so I think I’ll be able to make it without going to the store at all.
Next Sunday I’ll return to my regular grocery shopping routine. What I’ve learned over the course of the month is that I’m really overstocked on snacks/desserts and carbs/side dishes so those are the things I don’t need to be buying right away even when the challenge is over. Meat, dairy, and produce are all I really need to shop for for awhile here.
Breakfasts
toast
eggs
oatmeal
cereal
muffins
pumpkin bread
pancakes
yogurt
Meats/Mains
canned soup
pasta with turkey meatballs
fajitas
refried beans with chips
tortellini
macaroni and cheese
omelets
breakfast for dinner
chili
Starch Sides
couscous
pasta
mashed potatoes
polenta
corn bread
bread/rolls
rice
tator tots
Fresh Produce
apples
carrots
Frozen/Canned Produce
peppers
peas
snow peas
corn
brussels sprouts
carrots
spinach
pumpkin
Snacks
popcorn
almonds, pecans, walnuts
string cheese
granola bars
dried fruit
crackers
chips
Desserts
ice cream
popsicles
chocolate
jello
brownies
yellow cake
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I was wondering if you’d ever done anything on what good prices are for food? I graduated college a few years ago and have basically been eating out the whole time or going to the grocery to buy stuff for a recipe. I’m just starting to really build up and keep stuff in the pantry so I have stuff ready whenever but at the same time have gotten good deals on my items. The only problem is I don’t really know what the good deals actually are.
I’ve been basing most of my purchases on the price per ounce amount that is on the shelf’s label. Do you have any idea what good price points are for the staples like meats, cheeses, milk, veggies, etc. I want to make sure that while I think I may be getting a good deal that, that is really the case.
Thanks for any help, I enjoy reading.
i never have. i live in a particularly high cost of living area (san francisco bay area) so i worry that what i consider a good price would still be a bad price for most of the rest of the country
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