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Now, before you start sending me cash in the mail (although, please feel free to do so (kidding, kidding)), know that we are not really scrounging around for cash. I just like to stick to my budget and not dip into our surplus unless it's a stockpile situation. This month things didn't go particularly according to plan, so I only have $10 left in my grocery envelope to make it to the end of the month. Think I can do it? You'd be surprised!
I went through my pantry, freezer and fridge and took everything that I had into account. I actually had what I needed for every dinner meal until month's end! Score for having a stocked (and organized) food storage system! I will need to run to the store for some fresh fruit and veggies, but other than that we're set until Oct.1. I think we'll just make it...here's the plan:
Fri, 24: We're having friends over, so I'll be making Thai Chicken and rice
Sat, 25: Hamburgers on the patio
Sun, 26: Spaghetti Carbonara
Mon, 27: Breakfast for dinner
Tues, 28: Neighbor dinner - no cooking!
Wed, 29: Leftover night
Thurs, 30: Mini meatloafs and mashed potatoes
It's not exciting, but it works! What do you cook when you need to use up your pantry staples?
2 comments:
Our standby meals are usually tacos (hard shell, soft, or salad), some version of pasta + tomatoes, feta, basil/pesto, and the most desperate: 'eggy potatoes.' (My mom used to cook cubed potatoes like hashbrowns with sausage, then pour eggs over the top to make scrambled eggs with sausage and potatoes. I skip the sausage, sometimes add spinach. But with some fruit it's a carb, protein, veggie/fruit complete meal!)
I have a mini meat loaf stoneware over here that allows you to make 4 minis at once if you'd like to borrow it. It rarely gets used. I love a challenge like this - use creativity to get by on what you already have. Good job Momma!
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