Grocery Adventure: 5/10/13

I'm moving to Seattle for a while in about 5 weeks, so this will be my second to last grocery shopping for myself and my husband. (He's not going with me.) We're working on trying to keep our budget down, so we've been trying to stay under $80 for groceries. Success!

Okay. So as bitter as it is to leave my husband alone in Spokane, I'm going to be grocery shopping at Pike Place Market this summer. This makes me so excited. So excited! 

I had the pleasure of shopping there when I went on my nice weekend vacation. Two things I love about the market: 1) Cheap produce (which is my lifeblood); 2)Amazing customer service.

Awesome.

Grocery Adventure: 4/27/13

I've been terrible about posting lately, and for that I am sorry. But I've got some goods for you today!

Here's my grocery diary. I spent less than $80 this trip! I decided to use some of the extra to buy a little basil windowsill garden and a dozen mason jars. You'll see why soon. :)

Meal Planning: April 27 - May 11

Breakfasts - Weekdays

1. Oatmeal squares with almond milk (x8)
2. Instant oatmeal (x10)
3. Applesauce cups (x6)

Breakfasts - Weekends

1. Vegan breakfast scramble with cheezy herb biscuits
2. Blueberry flax pancakes with strawberry topping

Lunches - Weekdays

(As usual, a lot of leftovers)

1. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with carrots (x10)
2. Assorted vegan soups (x5)

Lunches - Weekends

1. Bagel sandwiches with white bean spread
2. Chickpea salad sandwiches & vegan potato salad
3. Quinoa rice bowls with lemon tahini dressing

Dinners

1. Macaroni and cheeze with green beans
2. Cashew fried rice and spring rolls
3. Creamy vegan broccoli soup
4. Quinoa tabbouleh salad
5. Baked potatoes with black bean chili
6. Lentil loaf with mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, and brussels sprouts
7. Gorditas with black beans
8. Falafel pie
9. Vegan pho with spring rolls
10. Enchiladas with creamy avocado spread
11. Mashed potato pot pie
12. Mushroom lettuce wraps
13. Couscous with roasted chickpeas and green beans

Grocery Adventures: 4/13/13

Co-Op Market

Coconut Aminos - $4.99

Organic Coconut Oil - $5.99

Lemon - $0.59

Dairy-Free Sour Cream - $4.29

Earth Balance Puffs - $4.49

Toothbrush - $3.09

Cabbage (0.86 lbs./small head) - $3.43

Dry Garbanzo Beans (1.62 lbs.) - $2.25

Garbanzo Flour (0.63 lbs.) - $1.00

Spinach (0.11 lbs.) - $0.66

Total - $31.05

Fred Meyer

Orange Juice (gallon) - $2.50

Instant Oatmeal - $1.49

Vegetable Broth (2) - $3.98

Frozen Vegetable Medley - $1.34

Frozen Lima Beans - $1.04

Limes (2) - $0.78

Jalapeno (0.14 lbs./2) - $0.13

Carrots (1 lb. bag) - $0.89

Hass Avocados (2) - $1.56

Radishes - $0.50

Rutabaga (0.37 lbs./1) - $0.37

Cilantro - $0.69

Vine-Ripe Tomatoes (0.92 lbs/3) - $1.35

Basil - $3.99

Total - $20.51

Safeway

Rice Cakes - $1.25 (rewards card savings $1.04)

Sesame Crackers - $2.00 (rewards card savings $0.69)

Apple Juice Jug - $1.52 (rewards card savings $0.30; store coupon savings $0.97)

Rice Milk - $2.29

Almond Milk (half gallon) - $1.49 (rewards card savings $0.20; store coupon savings $1.50)

Sweet Onion (0.57 lbs./1) - $0.74 (rewards card savings $0.11)

Leek (0.31 lbs./1) - $0.62

Navel Oranges (3 lb. bag) - $2.49 (store coupon savings $1.50)

White Mushroom (8 oz. container) - $1.79 (rewards card savings $0.20)

Total - $16.69

Winco

Chips - $1.78

Applesauce - $1.98

Onion Soup Mix - $1.24

Shiitake Mushrooms (0.42 lbs.) - $3.18

Lentils (0.82 lbs.) - $0.65

Yam (0.81 lbs./1) - $0.79

Walnuts (0.19 lbs.) - $1.27

Sprouts - $1.88

Corn (2 ears) - $0.64

Cucumber - $0.48

Ketchup - $0.89

Bean Sprouts - $1.68

Ginger (0.06 lbs.) - $0.12

Oyster Mushrooms (0.19 lbs.) - $1.33

Broccoli (1.19 lbs./3 heads) - $1.52

Total - $19.43

Rosauers

Baby Bok Choy (0.77 lbs./3) - $2.30

Brown Sushi Rice (0.61 lbs.) - $1.21

Total - $3.51

GRAND TOTAL - $91.19

Grocery Adventures: 3/16/13

My husband and I are on a budget when it comes to food. Not like an extreme couponing $10 per week budget, but a busy schedule budgeting $50 per week budget.

This week at the grocery store, I spent a little over our budget, with my two-week total coming in at $106.16. Ugh.

Grocery Outlet

Frozen Corn - $0.99

Cilantro - $0.50

Hand Soap - $0.99

Lemon - $0.50

Roma Tomatoes (3) - $0.75

Vegan Wheat Bread - $1.49

Total: $5.31

Fred Meyer

Apple Cider Vinegar (32 oz.) - $1.29

Grape Jam (32 oz.) - $1.49

Mexican Style Diced Tomatoes - $0.89

Sundried Tomatoes - $2.99

Daiya Cheddar-Style Shreds - $3.99

Hummus - $2.99

Frozen Broccoli - $1.00

Baby Bok Choy (1 lb.) - $3.00

Basil - $3.99

Broccoli - $1.49

Green Onions (1 bunch) - $0.50

Garlic Bulb - $0.33

Jalapenos (2) - $0.22

Lime - $0.39

Orange Juice (half gallon) - $1.00

Radish - $1.01

Spinach - $1.67

Natural Peanut Butter - $2.00

Total: $30.24

Safeway

Cocoa Almonds - $3.99 (rewards card savings $3)

Cinnamon/Sugar Rice Cakes - $1.25 (rewards card savings $1.04)

Small Can Enchilada Sauce - $1.49

Toilet Paper - $4.79 (rewards card savings $2.90)

Quart Baggies - $2.29 (rewards card savings $0.60; store coupon savings $0.70)

Red Potatoes (2.4 lbs.) - $1.04 (rewards card savings $1.21; store coupon savings $0.14)

Carrots (1.88 lbs.) - $0.74 (store coupon savings $0.56)

Red Chard - $1.99

Portobella Mushrooms (0.5 lbs./2 caps) - $3.00

Shallots (2) - $0.98

Poblano Pepper (0.26 lbs.) - $0.39

Naked Juice - $1.29 (store coupon savings $0.70; manufacturer coupon savings $1.00)

Almond Milk (half gallon) - $2.89

Total: $26.75

Winco

White Beans (canned) - $0.68

Garbanzo Beans (3 cans) - $1.54 (manufacturer coupon savings $0.50)

Black Beans (2 cans) - $1.36

Kidney Beans (canned) - $0.68

Long Grain Rice (0.74 lbs.) - $0.40

Cellophane Noodles - $1.24

Couscous (0.66 lbs.) - $1.17

Raw Cashews (0.79 lbs.) - $2.63

Pine Nuts (0.18 lbs.) - $2.75

Garlic Powder (0.18 lbs.) - $0.65

Unsalted Peanuts (0.19 lbs.) - $0.28

Nutritional Yeast (0.22 lbs.) - $1.83

Brussels Sprouts (0.56 lbs.) - $1.39

Shiitake Mushrooms (0.25 lbs.) - $1.90

Cauliflower (2.24 lbs./1 head) - $2.20

Cucumber (2) - $1.36

Russet Potatoes (1.56 lbs./2 potatoes) - $0.44

Onions (2.42 lbs./4 onions) - $1.40

Granny Smith Apples (1.12 lbs./3 apples) - $1.66

Total: $25.56

Rosauers

Gnocchi - $3.99

Avocado - $0.99

Coconut Aminos - $6.99

Sushi Rice (1.2 lbs.) - $2.33

Soy-Free Margarine - $3.00

Total: $17.30

GRAND TOTAL: $106.16