So I kind of fell off the map there for a sec… sorry bout that. I’m going to do my best to sum up the last few days, which shouldn’t be that difficult since I haven’t been eating very well anyway, and all of my purchases have been grocery trips split with the hubs.
Please note: We are still on the budget!
I just hadn’t been sufficiently inspired enough to post, until yesterday when my boss bought us The Red Fern for lunch (!!) It was everything a vegan in Rochester could ask for, but I am getting ahead of myself.
First,
Days 16, 17, 18, 19:
Starting cash: $105.01
Spent: $11.40
Ending Cash: $93.61
Purchases:
1 lb carrots @$1.29, 2 bags coleslaw stye cabbage mix @$3.00, 5 lb white potatoes @$1.99, 1 bag sweet Mayan onions @$1.99, 5 oz fresh shitake mushrooms @$3.79, celery hearts @$3.79, yellow mustard @$0.99, 1 box saltines @$1.99, 1 pkg Tofurky beer brats @$2.99, 1 can Manwich Sloppy Joe @$0.99
all divided by 2…
Days 16, 17, 18
Breakfasts & Lunches
Consisted of coffee and leftovers; Exciting Stuff. I will leave yesterday’s lunch for last. After all, we save the best for last, right?? I learned this when I was like 4, so I’m stickin’ with it.
Dinners:
10/16: Let’s call this:
The Po’ Man’s Not Clams Nor Chowder
Heat oil in a stock pot. Add 1 chopped onion, Tbs dry parsley, 1/4 tsp pepper, salt, old bay seasoning (for a fish-haters “fishiness”, or add nori for fish-lovers fishiness), and tsp celery seed, until onion is translucent. Add 1 bunch chopped celery, 5 oz chopped fresh shitakes, 4 med chopped white potatoes, and 6 c broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, cook 10-15 min until potatoes are tender. Remove 1/2 c water, whisk in 1 1/2 Tbs corn starch, pour back in simmering soup. Add 3 c spinach, 2 Tbs ketchup, and 2 Tbs lemon juice. Cook 5-10 more min to allow flavors to meld. Serve with saltines.
This was inspired by Isa’s new recipe/video:
http://www.theppk.com/2013/10/new-england-glam-chowder-video/
10/17: Sloppy Joes
So effing good.
ingredients
1 clove garlic
2 carrots
1 onion
2 stalks celery
1 tsp salt
1 can Manwich sauce
1 cup beef flavored TVP
1 cup water
directions
10/18 and 10/19: Tofurky Beer Brats, Fried Cabbage and Potatoes
Delish…
eh, figure it out yourself. It’s worth it!
10/19 for Lunch!
The Red Fern!
I had:
Chicken Salad with Sweet Potato Salad. Yums.
… and my boss had:
Sausage Quesadillas
…and…
a steak compost plate.
You.Must.Go.Here. We also had the mint oreo cookie cake. It was hands down the best cake I have ever had in my entire life. I didn’t get a pic because I couldn’t stop eating it! Go! Now! Here’s the menu! Place your orders!
