To make a rather long story short, the contract I had been working under recently came to an end. At this point in time, I am experiencing a case of unemployment and have begun searching for a new job. Hopefully things go well and I find something new soon. Interestingly though, the rather sudden change in my finances has increased my drive to continue Solo Culinary Adventures and find ways to maintain a well balanced diet on a limited budget.For this first installation of Menu Mondays, I will be shopping in my own fridge, freezer and pantry prior to heading out to the grocery stores. Once the pantry has been "shopped" I'll come up with a grocery list to fill out the menu for the week. Disclaimer: I am not a morning person and my stomach is usually not ready for food when I wake up. So, my daily breakfast consists of a cup of black coffee brewed with my Keurig and 2 spoonfuls of sugar. Occasionally, I might add a handful of granola to the mix, but that is a very rare occurrence.
1 lb ground beef, 1/4 lb deli chicken, 1/4 lb deli pepperoni, 1/2 lb deli provolone cheese, hamburger buns, carrots, cucumbers, pizza dough, mushrooms, shredded cheese, yogurt, fruit, pita chips and spicy mustard.
Luckily, I already have most of the ingredients for the items on this week's menu. Grocery shopping shouldn't take long at all and there are only two stops to make (Aldi for fresh produce and Giant Eagle for the meat & dairy items). If I come across a better deal on meat options, the menu may be altered somewhat, but here is the basic menu for the week:
Do you plan a weekly menu? What are some of your favorite standby dishes? Do you have any money saving tips for a person living on a budget? Please share in the comments section below.
Happy Eating!
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