I am not one of those people who can shop for a week ahead - most of the food would go to waste:
1) Plans change too fast - we find ourselves going out with friends frequently and on the spur of the moment. Food spoils.
2) We shop in better supermarkets that are not one-stop shops.
3) I go shopping on foot often due to problems with parking near stores. Besides, being born and raised in the city, I find driving for 4 blocks ridiculous.
So I buy a little every few days.
I will keep track of it. I find it fascinating how other people do it so I'll share my info.
Today:
7 oz box of raw sliced almonds $5.98
2 small grapefruits $1
1 mango $1.99
6 oz pack goji berries in yogurt $9.98
(just to see what all the hype is about)
10 oz grape tomatoes $1.99
0.22 lb fresh goat cheese $2.42
1 lb strawberries $2.99
Marinated olives with jalapeņo stuffing $2.02
Small pumpernickel hero $0.75
0.5 lb rare roast beef $5.93
7 oz baby spinach $3.93
total with tax: $39.88
And tonight we are eating out with friends (Sichuanese hotpot).
Grocery shopping log
December 26th, 2007 at 07:55 pm
December 26th, 2007 at 11:06 pm 1198710391
December 27th, 2007 at 01:50 am 1198720252
What part of the world are you from/living in? I am assuming that English is not/was not your native tongue and/or your first language.
December 27th, 2007 at 05:03 pm 1198775039
The blog says Brooklyn girl and she says she was born in the city. i would assume she was a New Yorker. I could understand if I lived in a big city not going to the market once a week. I live in the burbs and it is easier to go once a week and I, too, spend more money if I go multiple times during the week. I am a planner when it comes to groceries and meals. Plus, when you have kids, it is not financially feasible to go out to eat several times a week. Plus, you need bulk items with kids.
December 31st, 2007 at 04:58 am 1199077080
I buy staples and stockpile (canned goods, bulk grains, pasta, etc) every couple of weeks and I buy a bit of produce and maybe a treat every couple of days ... so far I don't throw out all that much.