I went to the grocery store on March 1st and spent $66.91 on food just for myself. This was from one grocery store. Here is what I bought:
3.59 1 large bag of popcorn (unpopped) This will last me for quite a while
3.38 2 cans of low sodium chicken soup. I will have this for lunch or dinner
3.99 1 large jar of mayo
6.87 3 cans of chicken breast. I will make chicken salad and have this for lunches
4.00 2 loaves of multigrain bread
5.00 1 container of prepared BBQ pork (heat and eat) I'll get 3-4 meals from this for dinner
2.99 2 lbs. of fresh broccoli
1.50 1 bag of organic carrots (peeled)
2.50 1 container of fresh baby spinach
6.73 4 lbs. of red delicious apples
3.00 2 bags of frozen mixed vegetables
4.49 1 box of chocolate popsicles
3.49 1 large bottle of coffee creamer
2.50 1 gallon unsweetened ice tea
1.29 1 dozen large eggs
1.59 1 quart of whole milk
10.00 1 prepared roasted whole chicken (it's huge, hormone free, no antibiotics) I don't know how many lbs, I already tossed the packaging). I will easily get 5-6 dinners from this one chicken.
For breakfast I usually have 1 egg, 1 piece of toast with butter, and a cup of coffee with creamer. Sometimes I will have oatmeal. I am covered for 2 weeks of breakfasts.
For lunch I usually have a half of a sandwhich of either tuna or chicken salad with fresh spinach leaves on multigrain bread, a few raw carrots on the side, with some iced tea or just water to drink. If I feel really hungry I will have a whole sandwhich. Sometimes I will just have a PBJ, or make a grilled cheese. I have enough on hand for 2 weeks of lunches.
For an afternoon snack I usually have an apple, sometimes with peanut butter. I have enough apples for one week. In the summer I have more of a variety of fruits ( strawberries, peaches etc)
For dinner I usually have a protein (usually chicken) and a large helping of veggies, or make a side salad of fresh veggies. Sometimes I will have salmon, or make a burger. Occassionally I will make pasta but I am cutting back on too many carbs. That large chicken I bought will easily feed me for 5-6 dinners. I have enough food on hand for about 2 weeks of dinners.
For an evening snack I will pop some popcorn and drizzle a little melted butter on it, no salt. Or I will have a popsicle.
Next week I will do a small grocery shop for more apples, fresh produce and chicken so it should be a smaller shop.
Sometimes I will make homemade soups, stews or chili and freeze some. Since I mostly just cook for me I tend to keep things pretty basic, I am not really into cooking anything too elaborate. When I cook for company I take it up a notch!
I will post a breakdown each time I shop for the month of March. It does help me stay on track.
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