We did really well last week! I was incredibly excited about trying a few new recipes, so even though I was tired, I made sure to cook. I fumbled on Friday- Bear went up to North Hollywood with Xander and I was on my own.
I decided to take advantage of the weekend only sales at the grocery store on my way home but it took me a very long time- almost two hours- to visit the co-op, Vons and Albertsons. I saved over $100 on my groceries so I was happy about that but I was SO HUNGRY when I was done that I caved.
I stopped at Burger King (*sigh* epic fail) and spent more than I should on my favorite chicken sandwich. It didn't taste nearly as good as it should have and I felt guilty. I was, however, very good on Sunday- I had a long meeting with my critique group early in the morning and I knew I would have to stop and buy a cup of coffee. My weakness is fast food breakfasts and I was worried about my resolve. However, my frugal changes have started to affect me (this is a good thing!) and I made breakfast to take with me and just bought a coffee.
If Bear didn't loathe the scent of coffee with the fire of a thousand suns, I would have a coffee maker at home but his nose is really sensitive and he hates coffee- he always knows when I've made it, even the instant single serve kind. Coffee is becoming my one indulgence but I'm okay with that.
The plan for this week sounds exciting. Two new dishes, one of which is a home version of Bear's second favorite item on the Taco Bell menu- the chicken quesadillas. If this goes over well, this could be a really good thing.
Our other issue is that on the weekends, I'm finding myself just not in the mood to cook anything. Which is a problem. Previously this would lead to pizza or fast food. However, I have started to plan for this by purchasing easy foods to throw together- sandwich meats, hot dogs, etc- that Bear can cook on his own without burning the place down. Not the healthiest alternatives but at least we are eating at home.
My goal is to start to prepare foods for the freezer that can be thrown into the oven on the weekends and be better for us, easier to cook and add to the momentum that we've started to build up. My only snag is that we have such a small freezer and not a whole lot of room for a deep freeze at the moment. I am doing my research and if the tax refund is as large as I think it will be, we may be able to purchase a small but useful deep freeze later this year.
I have a big baked goods order ready for Valentine's Day, so that should help us money wise. I'm really building a reputation for
the red velvet cake and my idea about the home baked goods you can pass off as your own got a great reception at the RWA crit group meeting yesterday so... maybe I need to be seriously exploring going into my own business.
BUT ENOUGH RAMBLING! ON TO THE MENU!
February 02 - February 08
Monday - Breakfast Burritos
Thursday - Meatloaf; mashed potatoes; broccoli
Saturday - sloppy joes; french fries
chili dogs
scrambled eggs and toast
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