Food Plan and Grocery List, 032011

Last weeks chow went over well. I even have two 2-cup bowls of the chili in the freezer.

This week I have another entire quantity of fixings for Spicy Korean Style Slaw, which made me think it was prime time to do some bulgogi for tacos. Because it's raining and generally junky outside, I'm going to roast me a bird, Thomas Keller style, though on top of a pile of vegetables. I like that one-pot action. Later when it gets sunny, I"ll have some Creamy Penne with Corn and Bacon, to use up that leftover ricotta from when I made lasagna.

To sum it up:

• Thomas Keller's Roast Chicken on Garlic Butter Roast Chicken Vegetables
• Bulgogi for Korean tacos
• Creamy Penne with Corn and Bacon

I shopped:

HMart:

• scallions: $0.33/bunch
• rice vinegar: $3.49
• yellow onions: $0.41/1.67 lb (2)
• honeydew: $2.39/4.83 lb
• hot pepper powder (gochugalu): $3.99
• thin-sliced beef rib eye: $9.89/lb
• sliced kimchi: $3.08
• mixed potatoes: $7.27/2.21 lb
• gala apples: $1.49/2.16 lb (4)
• dried persimmon: $4.18
• TOTAL: $36.52

Grower's Direct:

• fresh-cut pineapple: $1.54/1.95 lb
• onions: $0.27/0.68 lb (1)
• carrots: $1.00/1.45 lb (8)
• corn-on-the-cob: $2.37/3 ears
• garlic: $0.37/0.15 lb (1 bulb)
• fresh basil: $1.54/bunch
• TOTAL: $7.09

Ralph's:

• broccoflower: $3.71/1.24 lb
• wheat French bread: $1.77/loaf
• TOTAL: $5.48

Smart and Final:

• twine: $10.49/1000+ yards
• 9.5" tongs: $2.99
• TOTAL: $14.66

Stater Bros.:

• tortillas: $2.49/8-pk
• penne rigate: $0.99/lb
• bacon slices: $2.00/0.5 lb
• TOTAL: $5.48

Grand Total: $54.47 on food (though I'm gifting the hot pepper and persimmon); $14.66 on gadgets.
Total for the year: $370.09.

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