My Frugal Week
On Monday evening I made more gelatin cups sans fruit. We used up or froze all leftovers, so no food waste this week.
I made a small grocery order for pickup on Tuesday and restocked plain Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, cheese, chicken, salad stuff, and frozen fruit.
On Thursday I went inside Walmart to pick up a few things such as garbage bags. I buy contractor bags as they are heavy duty, so when the young boys who pick up our garbage throw them down the stairs, they won’t break open.
I brought the turkey from the downstairs refrigerator, where it had been thawing, upstairs and placed in the refrigerator up here to cook on Saturday for dinners over the weekend. We still have one turkey in the downstairs freezer, which I may save for Thanksgiving dinner.
Recipe of the Week
A few years ago I used to have a green smoothie for breakfast and recently I watched a YouTube video from a doctor who still has a green smoothie for breakfast. Since I am out of cottage cheese and yogurt as my usual proteins, I decided on a green smoothie today.
I've used different recipes and combinations for Green Smoothies, but this is the one I used on Monday.
Green Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup almond milk (I used the Aldi brand)
1 cup spinach
1 cup frozen blackberries
1 scoop blueberry protein powder
1.5 tablespoons acai powder
1 tablespoon gooseberry powder
1 cup water
Directions:
Add all ingredients to a blender.
Blend well. Enjoy.
What’s for Dinner
Monday ~ We had several days worth of leftovers, so that was what we had for dinner on Monday. Choices were Chicken Stir Fry, Salmon Patties, Ham, Soup or Green Beans, and fruit choices of Baked Apples, Grilled Peaches, or Watermelon.
I had the last of the ham, soup beans, and half a grilled peach. I put the salmon patties into the freezer after dinner for another day.
Tuesday ~ Bailey had her favorite BBQ Chicken and Pineapple pizza for her movie night. I had a Grilled Chicken Salad.
Wednesday ~ Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, Soup Beans, Sliced Tomatoes, and Air Fried Peaches. It was all I could do after a long day of running errands. I really wanted to get something to bring home for dinner, but my desire to not spend money when I have food at home won out. Yay!
Thursday ~ We finished the last of the soup beans for dinner along with…more air fried peaches, and I made some grilled chicken along side a salad.
Friday ~ Turkey Meatballs in Brown Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, and Field Peas with Snaps. 😋
Saturday & Sunday ~ Roasted Turkey, Green Beans with Onions, and Bean Salad. This was a Jennieo Whole Turkey weighing 13.45 pounds. I also made some homemade turkey gravy with the pan juices.
What’s been on the menu in your home this past week?
Belinda
Homemaker at Heart
Now that I have a second freezer again, I hope I find the post Thanksgiving sale on turkeys. Cooking one up fall and spring would be a nice change. I looked but prices are very high.
ReplyDeleteI hope you're able to find some on sale too, Sam.
DeleteYour meals sound good. I decided this week I need to have only meals from foods I have on hand. Of course the fact that I bought a good bit of fresh produce Saturday helped with the planning.
ReplyDeleteLuckily when I was organizing the freezer, I found several frozen containers form meals we had in the past to warm for all lunches and a couple of breakfasts for the week. So top to bottom every meal this week is from our food storage.
Thank you, Anne. That is wonderful that all of your meals this week will be from your food storage. You can't beat that, it saves money for sure.
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ReplyDeleteCheryl Kimbley
Nummy - all sounds so good!
Thank you, Cheryl. :)
DeleteCan I eat at your house?
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome anytime, Kim.
DeleteI really enjoy reading how you plan and make the most of what you have at home. Your green smoothie sounds like a power-packed start to the day, and I love the mix of frozen fruit and superfood powders. It feels both healthy and a little indulgent. The way you rotate leftovers and plan for future meals is inspiring, and your turkey weekend dinners sound comforting and satisfying. Your approach shows that frugality can still be creative and delicious. www.melodyjacob.com
ReplyDeleteThank you, Melody.
DeleteYour meals sound wonderful. All the lovely frugal things you do to save makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Awwww…..you are so sweet, thank you. 💕
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