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Grocery shopping log

December 26th, 2007 at 07:55 pm

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).

4 Responses to “Grocery shopping log”

  1. Amber Says:
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    I don't know, I find that when I shop every other day or so I always spend way too much in the food department. This is definately something I want to work on for the new year

  2. M E Says:
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    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.

  3. sagegirl Says:
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    M E--
    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. Smile

  4. baselle Says:
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    So how much goes to waste - if none of it goes to waste, then I still think that your plan is fine. Better to spend a little more and eat it all than go totally cheap and throw out a ton.

    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.

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