I haven’t done a grocery haul post for awhile so here you go. I know I’m not the only one who enjoys seeing what others buy at the grocery store, right?
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GROCERY HAUL
David and I went grocery shopping together this afternoon. The volunteer fire department on which he serves is having a meal tomorrow evening for the firefighters and their families. We won’t be attending but he offered to purchase the food (other than the burgers which were already donated), drinks, paper goods, etc. I needed some groceries for the week so we each grabbed a cart and did our own shopping.
On the way to the store I told him what I estimated his items would cost and I don’t think he believed me. I told him $200. It turned out to be about $175 but only because he bought less of some things than I would have. I’m getting pretty good at estimating these things.
I know I’m not the only one who is continually astonished by grocery prices these days. A few items that skyrocketed in price in recent years have come down somewhat (ie. eggs) but in most cases, not to pre-pandemic levels. One thing I’m doing to control costs is to plan more vegetarian or low-meat meals.
Fortunately the three of us love soup and that’s something that can be made inexpensively. It’s also super easy in my Instant Pot. I’m hoping to get back into bread-baking regularly now that the weather is cooling off. A steaming bowl of homemade soup and a slice or two of fresh, homemade bread makes an inexpensive dinner that is truly not a sacrifice.
What about you? Are you seeing higher grocery prices? What are your favorite ways to control food costs? Leave your suggestions in the comments and let’s all share ideas.
Here is what I bought:
- cranberry sauce (for my mom)
- 2 salad dressings (Catalina, Sun Dried Tomato)
- onions (2)
- red, yellow and orange bell peppers
- asparagus
- bananas
- baby spinach
- red grapes
- iceberg lettuce
- green onions
- tomatoes on the vine (4)
- sweet potatoes (2)
- cabbage
- yellow squash (2)
- American cheese (for my mom)
- eggs (1 dozen)
- sharp cheddar
- cheddar slices
- chuck roast
- deli ham (2 pkgs. – one for my mom)
- deli turkey
- sausage links
- chicken noodle soup (2 cans – I like to have some on hand in case of illness.)
- cottage cheese
- minced garlic
- croutons
- Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning (individual packets for when we take road trips)
- cinnamon raisin bread (2 loaves – one for my mom)
- cereal (Colossal Berry Crunch – the guys love to eat this dry as a snack and it was on sale)
- corn tortillas
- spaghetti sauce
Total: $138.26 (including $11.85 in tax)
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How many meals will this shop last you
That’s hard to say as I keep a good stock of items in my freezer and pantry. I would guess about a week.