I did my Instacart shopping this past Friday and I did a gigantic two week Aldi haul again this time. I gulped when I saw the total. It wasn’t so much the groceries, although that was high enough.
By the time you add sales tax, delivery fee, service fee and a 20% tip the grand total was pretty high. But I reminded myself that it was two weeks’ worth and the 20% tip was well worth it. The delivery person I had this time was absolutely wonderful. He sent me a message as he started shopping to introduce himself and let me know he would be wearing a mask and gloves as he shopped for me. We stayed in contact as he shopped as there were a few items out of stock and he offered substitutions.
I was parked across the street from my daughter’s house in order to leave the driveway free for him to drop off the groceries on her porch. He called to let me know when he was done. I told him I was across the street and rolled down my window to wave. He had already unloaded all the bags but asked if I’d like him to come put them in my car. I declined but I thought that was so very sweet of him.
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Gigantic Two Week Aldi Grocery Haul
Aldi:
- chicken breasts
- frozen 1/4 pound hamburger patties (26 count)
- frozen boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Mediterranean chicken patties
- cheddar brats
- black forest deli ham
- roasted deli turkey
- ciabatta sandwich rolls (3 pkgs.)
- sliced brioche loaf
- hot dog buns
- hamburger buns
- French baguette
- croutons
- bananas
- corn on the cob (4 ears)
- baking potatoes (5 pounds)
- russet potatoes (10 pounds
- organic spring mix
- lemons (2 pound bag)
- mandarins (3 pound bag
- organic gala apples (3 pound bag)
- organic strawberries (1 pound)
- blackberries (6 oz.)
- red onions (2 pounds)
- sweet Texas onions (2 pounds)
- green onions
- asparagus (1 pound)
- Brussels sprouts (1 pound)
- French green beans (1 pound)
- grape tomatoes (10 oz.)
- multicolored peppers (3 count)
- banana peppers (16 oz. jar)
- Duke’s mayonnaise
- organic extra virgin olive oil
- organic balsamic dressing
- bread and butter pickles
- Knorr chicken bouillon powder
- lemon French butter cookies
- crinkle cut french fries
- organic plain Greek yogurt
- Irish butter
- organic whole milk
- heavy whipping cream
- cream cheese
- extra sharp cheddar cheese (3)
- pepper jack cheese (8 oz. block)
- light string cheese
- deli sliced sharp cheddar cheese
- organic deli sliced colby jack cheese
- PurAqua cherry lime sparkling water
- PurAqua grapefruit sparkling water
- strawberry Greek yogurt protein bars
- oats and honey granola bars
- sour cream and onion potato chips
- tortilla chips (2 bags)
- crunchy granola raisin bran
- fruit rounds cereal
- organic black beans (1 can)
- chopped green chilis (3 cans)
- salsa (2 jars)
- corn tortillas (80 count)
- flour tortillas (20 count)
- naan bread
Whew! By the time I loaded them in my car, unloaded at home, sanitized each item and put them all away I was wiped out. I’m glad I won’t have to deal with groceries for two weeks again but I think I’ll go back to once a week.
Our Weekly Menu
Monday: spaghetti and meatballs, salad, garlic bread
Tuesday: black bean tacos, sautéed onions and peppers, chips and salsa
Wednesday: ham steak, ranch potatoes, green beans
Thursday: grilled cheddar brats, corn on the cob, french fries
Friday: bacon-wrapped filets, baked potatoes, salad, asparagus
Saturday: take-out? (We never did get Chinese food last week so maybe this time?)
Sunday: waffles, eggs, sausage, smoothies
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We are trying for every two weeks ago but we try and eat a salad everyday and it doesn’t last long. Our CSA starts next Monday so that should help alot.
I do wish we had a CSA here. We have always eaten salad with nearly every dinner so I do miss that. We can usually get a week’s worth and then the second week we do fresh coleslaw and just more veggies. But now that it’s almost summer I think I’ll go back to once a week because of the fresh produce issue.
That’s quite a haul, so I can see why you were exhausted by the time it was all put away. Glad you’re good for a couple of weeks again now though, and that you had a good experience with the guy doing your shopping.
It’s interesting to think how I used to take grocery shopping for granted.
Makes you really think about the way you do things, and what you could or might want to do differently, doesn’t it?