Grocery Haul ~ First Week of March

Welcome to the first week of March’s LWD Grocery Haul series in which I share our weekly grocery purchases, including prices. I’m always curious to see what others purchase and what food prices are in different countries or regions. I hope you are finding this series interesting and helpful.

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LWD GROCERY HAUL

March 2025 ~ Week One

I didn’t need very much from the grocery store this week although there were a few condiments I was out of all at once (worchestershire sauce, Kitchen Bouquet and minced garlic). Ever notice how that happens? And next week I’ll need to restock ketchup, mustard and relish. 

I didn’t really need bacon but the sale price was so good I ordered a package for the freezer. Egg prices remain high but at least they are available at my local store. I am trying to keep a reasonable stock on hand in case there’s a week or two when they are unavailable. 

The only meat I bought this week, aside from bacon for the freezer, was a 3 lb. whole chicken. I boiled it for the meat and broth necessary for the jambalaya. And just this moment I realize I failed to order a roast for our Sunday dinner. But that’s okay. I have a pork roast in the freezer which will do instead. In fact, I’ve been wanting pulled pork tacos so this will work out just fine. 

I didn’t order any fresh fruit this week but we still have some grapes, oranges and a couple of bananas that need to be used up. I also have lots of frozen and canned fruit on hand. 

Now that we are in the season of Lent I’ll be planning fish or vegetarian meals on Fridays. I have been wanting to make Tuna Noodle Casserole for some time so I figured that would be perfect for this first Friday. David’s not a huge fan of most fish but he does like tuna. 

PRUETT’S (REGIONAL GROCERY STORE):

• Horizon Organic Milk (1/2 gal.) $4.99
• Land O Lakes Half And Half (1 qt.) $4.39 (on sale)
• Best Choice Heavy Whipping Cream (16 oz.) $3.49
• Best Choice Butter (16 oz.) $3.99 (on sale)
• Pete & Gerry’s Eggs, Organic, Brown, Free Range, Large (1 doz.) $5.29 (on sale)
• Best Choice Deli Style Sharp Cheddar Slices (8 oz.) $2.39 (on sale)
• Borden Cheese American, Singles (24 ea.) $4.99 (on sale)
• yellow onion $0.83
• red onion $1.41
• baby carrots (1 lb.) $1.69
• green onions $0.99
• russet potatoes (10 lb.) $4.99
• iceberg lettuce $1.99
• Smithfield Bacon Hickory Smoked (12 oz.) $3.99 (on sale)
• chicken, whole fryer (3.3 lb.) $6.57
• Oscar Mayer Turkey Breast, Oven Roasted (7.5 oz.) $5.49 (on sale)
• Spice World Garlic, Minced (8 oz.) $3.99
• Kitchen Bouquet Browning & Seasoning Sauce (4 fl oz.) $3.29
• Lea & Perrin’s Worcestershire Sauce (10 fl oz.) $4.49 (on sale)
• Pam Cooking Spray, Olive Oil (5 oz.) $4.99 (on sale)
• Saran Wrap, Premium, 100 Square Feet $2.89
• Lay’s Potato Chips, Barbecue Flavored (7.75 oz.) $3.33 (on sale)
• On The Border Tortilla Chips (13.2 oz.) $3.00 (on sale)
• Fresh baked French bread $2.49
• Cinnamon Raisin Bagels (20 oz.) $3.69

Subtotal: $89.64

Local convenience store

• Sara Lee sandwich bread (1 lb. 8 oz.) – $3.76

Subtotal: $3.76

 

Total: $93.40

 

Our weekly menu…

Yesterday was Mardi Gras so instead of our usual Taco Tuesday I made another family favorite – jambalaya! It’s a rather messy and time-consuming meal along with homemade potato salad but oh, so worth it. It does make a lot, though. Chris took some for lunch today, I gave some to my son-in-law and we will be having it for dinner tonight. 

 

FEATURED RECIPE…

Debi’s Cajun Style Jambalaya

 

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