Author Topic: Anyone want to join me on my $100 per week food challenge (Read 889474 times)

goldfish · « **Reply #1800 on:** November 25, 2012, 03:31:09 am »

Quote from: judydawn on November 24, 2012, 11:24:45 pm

As long as they didn't charge you twice, you won out there Gay

Yes indeed, Judy! Broccoli is not one of my favourite vegetables (but working on ways to make it more palatable . .

) and this poor person whose order we ended up with had a whole plastic shopping bag full of the stuff . . . DS thought the irony of it was hilarious!

But we're getting through it slowly but surely . . . . . $:-\$

droverjess · « **Reply #1801 on:** November 25, 2012, 08:18:56 am »

GF broccoli and cheese soup is very good.

obbie · « **Reply #1802 on:** November 26, 2012, 03:16:43 am »

I blanched and froxe my excess saturday for soups..

JulieO · « **Reply #1803 on:** November 26, 2012, 05:17:48 am »

Woolies are selling their big tomatoes at $2.48kg, and romas $4.98. They look really nice too, bought 3kg of romas and 1.5kg of the big ones.

astarra · « **Reply #1804 on:** November 26, 2012, 05:18:49 am »

Good prices JO.

deedub · « **Reply #1805 on:** November 27, 2012, 03:05:40 am »

I blew my budget again this week, spent $149, including $40 of meat. I need to do a cook-up to re-stock the freezer with meals for days that I'm working. Still, I used to spend at least that much every week in the bad old days!

EmeraldSue · « **Reply #1806 on:** November 29, 2012, 10:27:12 am »

I have bought $27 of meat and $60 of groceries so far this week, but I still need to go to the mArket on Sunday. So far I am on track

obbie · « **Reply #1807 on:** November 30, 2012, 05:52:50 am »

we spent $160 today, thats for a party too.
down $90 from last week.

SuperMum_of_3 · « **Reply #1808 on:** November 30, 2012, 12:37:39 pm »

REALLY eager to do this challenge but am wondering if there's anyone doing this challenge & buying organic vege & pasture-fed meat?
I'm wondering if I should give it a go or if $100/wk is an unrealistic target for organic?
I have no idea what I spend on avg week. I know this week has been $79 but that's because I haven't been shopping (just organic vegetables & goats milk delivered).
We have changed to organic b/c of allergy issues - I hadn't been able to eat fresh veges for past 2 months because my tongue & throat swell up, it was really scary trying the tiniest bit of organic celery a fortnight ago, but no reaction. Have since tried other veges & fine. Tried regular celery & swelled up again. So, we *have* to do organic.
Wondering what a realistic budget would be (2 adults, 2 young children & a breastfed bubba) for us?

Halex · « **Reply #1809 on:** December 01, 2012, 12:53:52 am »

I am in at $132, spent more yesterday on party food, but thats from my entertainment budget

I dont include meat as I buy in bulk.

Welcome to the challenge

droverjess · « **Reply #1810 on:** December 01, 2012, 08:42:46 am »

I don't count my meat either.

Freezer full of our very own grass fed beef

and family sent us lots of other meat from their farm.

Almost out of everything else, off to Aldi tomorrow when DH away at motorbike show. Trying to work out how many of us for how long so only get what I need!

obbie · « **Reply #1811 on:** December 01, 2012, 10:28:06 pm »

I realistically spend about $150 per week for 2 kids, 2 adults, then I cook dinner for my M&D about 4 times a week too, and bake alot.
I don't count meat or fish, as I buy in bulk..

welcome and come and join in.

why not try and start a vege garden with organic seeds... ( just a thought)

Halex · « **Reply #1812 on:** December 01, 2012, 10:29:52 pm »

Another week starts today, lets see if I can stay in budget.

Should be able to as dh away for 3 lunches & dinners.

H

astarra · « **Reply #1813 on:** December 03, 2012, 06:17:22 am »

Only spent $50 today, should be it for the week!

Veg garden starting to produce, so didn't have to buy much veg.

Using meat from freezer this week too.
Mon: Macaroni Beef
Tues: Chicken mignons, potato bake and steamed veg
Wed: Lamb leg roast with roast potato and pumpkin, steamed veg, garlic bread and gravy
Thurs: Pork chops with potato and pumokin, zucchini slice, gravy and salad
Fri: Steak sandwiches.

SuperMum_of_3 · « **Reply #1814 on:** December 03, 2012, 07:47:09 am »

way to go astaara! I need to get out into my very garden and get in some new crops! Just the motivation I need, thanks and well done!

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