7 years, 10 months ago- Posts
I used the sample menu for my first week, and there were a few caveats. 1. My grocery bill for two participants was $100 more than I usually spend per week. Perhaps it is partly due to the season; fresh produce in winter is more expensive right before Christmas. 2. My palate must be too unsophisticated to appreciate some of the recipes. I could not drink some of the smoothies, and the recipes containing ginger, turmeric, or Serrano pepper were too spicy. Others simply contained ingredients that I did not like, although I tried them anyway.
3. As noted by another member, there are errors in the recipes. It is possible to figure out what is supposed to be written, most of the time.
@Karma Coins: 0I found that my grocery bill was higher than usual as well. I think part of it was buying spices that I don’t normally have on hand but the next time I cook with them, I won’t have to buy the spices again and that will save some $. Produce was only marginally higher than I usually spend. Check your area to see if there is “Bountiful Baskets” availability. You get fruit and vegetables weekly from this produce co-op. http://www.bountifulbaskets.org/
Yes, I have been to Sprouts and spent more than usual; it counters my husband’s spending on junk food though!
In week 2 I spent only $50 more than usual. I’m using my own meal plan now and liking it much better. There is 1 mom-and-pop grocery stores within 10 miles of my home, but only 3 grocery chains within 30 miles: Walmart, Aldi and Sullivans. My choices are limited. Thanks for the link. I’ll check it out. I do travel out of the area (35-40 miles) about every other week for my daughter’s care; the Super Walmart and HyVee stores there carry more choices. Every six weeks or so we travel to even larger cities (45+ miles) for the orthodontist. Then I have access to Kroger and Schnucks, much larger stores.The prices are higher, but the quality and selection is much better.
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