09-14-2009, 05:26 PM | #1 (permalink) |
Tilted
|
What items most occupy your grocery list?
I think grilled cheese sandwiches on whole wheat bread.. and flavored oatmeal, honey-roasted peanuts, cheese crackers, raisins, bananas, granola bars (sam's club -- 60 for 7.50).. all inexpensive, relatively healthy, and a good variety. Usually costs 20-30 bucks per week.
|
09-14-2009, 05:57 PM | #4 (permalink) |
... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.
|
I like to preplan and cycle meals, 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 5 dinners, bimonthly. I started doing this in college in order to avoid wasting food and it just stuck. I generally have each breakfast about 4 times, each lunch about 5 times, and each dinner about 3 times.
This cycle: Oatmeal with dried cherries and protein powder Hash browns and a boiled egg Dry cereal Protein shake Asian pasta salad Chicken pesto sandwich Tuna sandwich with red onion Shrimp scampi with linguini Collard greens and smoked turkey Pot stickers Lemon veal with green beans Green olive casserole So, the item that occupies my grocery list most is pasta in one form or another. It's in the asian pasta salad, the shrimp scampi, and the green olive casserole. |
09-14-2009, 06:23 PM | #7 (permalink) | |
Une petite chou
Location: With All Your Base
|
cat food
cat litter bottled water hummus yogurt lean cuisines something to eat with the hummus cheese that's about it each time.
__________________
Here's how life works: you either get to ask for an apology or you get to shoot people. Not both. House Quote:
The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me. Ayn Rand
|
|
09-14-2009, 06:26 PM | #8 (permalink) |
Junkie
Location: My head.
|
MILK, Milk goddamnitt!! I said WHOLE milk! There is no such thing as fat free milk. If I wanted colored water I would drink from the toilet. Now buy me whole milk!!
Another thing, I eat normal bread like normal people. I do NOT want it brown. If I wanted cardboard I would have just eaten the box the cereal came in. So, when I go to the grocery store and buy normal bread and normal milk, eat your own goddamned bad food and leave the good food for me OK motherfuckers?!?!?!?! |
09-14-2009, 06:31 PM | #9 (permalink) | |
Une petite chou
Location: With All Your Base
|
No. Can I slap you, xerx?
__________________
Here's how life works: you either get to ask for an apology or you get to shoot people. Not both. House Quote:
The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me. Ayn Rand
|
|
09-14-2009, 07:23 PM | #10 (permalink) |
Life's short, gotta hurry...
Location: land of pit vipers
|
Yesterday 2/3 of the items in our grocery cart were fresh fruits and vegetables. That's not all we eat, but they are on our list everytime we shop.
Will, I have to know. What are pot stickers??? And what is a green olive casserole???
__________________
Quiet, mild-mannered souls might just turn out to be roaring lions of two-fisted cool. |
09-14-2009, 07:30 PM | #12 (permalink) | |
Une petite chou
Location: With All Your Base
|
mmmm pot stickers. similar to dumplings, grancey. typically some type of won-ton like wrapper filled with something yummy and boiled... dipped in a sauce or sometimes cooked in a sauce of some kind depending on where you get them.
hmmm, these appear to be browned or fried. the ones i've gotten are boiled.
__________________
Here's how life works: you either get to ask for an apology or you get to shoot people. Not both. House Quote:
The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me. Ayn Rand
|
|
09-14-2009, 07:47 PM | #13 (permalink) | |
... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.
|
Quote:
Basically, I take cooked cubed chicken breasts, mix them with cooked spaghetti, green chili peppers, onion, mushrooms, stuffed green olives, grated sharp cheddar, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, parmesan, and s/p. Bake it at 350 for about 45 minutes to an hour, and violas. It's almost dangerously delicious. It's not particularly healthy, but I only have it maybe twice a year. Edit:Generally speaking, at least as far as I know, you boil them regardless. After you boil them, you can deep or pan dry them in some oil to get that browning. If you've not tried it, I highly recommend it. It adds an entire new dimension of flavor. Last edited by Willravel; 09-14-2009 at 07:56 PM.. |
|
09-14-2009, 08:19 PM | #15 (permalink) |
Junkie
Location: My head.
|
Why are you being pretentious? Do you not live or have you ever lived with people? Can you think of a perfectly normal person capable of voicing what it is they want when a list of sorts is being compiled but they do not? Aaaaand to top it off they blatantly ignore the little post it note that says "Xerx's food" and go ahead and merrily consume it.
I have no problem with buying people the food that they desire but no breakfast in the house makes me cranky and this is coming from a person that induces genocidal thoughts in the morning due to his morning "perkiness". So I repeat myself ... I will buy you what you want to eat, just don't eat MY good food and forgo the bad food YOU bought!! /threadjack |
09-15-2009, 03:33 AM | #16 (permalink) | |
Une petite chou
Location: With All Your Base
|
Xerx, my dear, with the proliferation of question marks and exclamation points, I could only infer you were becoming a bit hysterical.
It seemed the logical next step.
__________________
Here's how life works: you either get to ask for an apology or you get to shoot people. Not both. House Quote:
The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me. Ayn Rand
|
|
09-15-2009, 03:52 AM | #17 (permalink) |
has all her shots.
Location: Florida
|
I shop at three different stores, but here's the gist of it...the staples:
boneless chicken breasts lean ground beef some variety of seafood some variety of steak and/or lean pork tomatoes vidalia onions garlic fresh veggies (changes every week) garbanzo beans (to make hummus) solid white tuna in water brown rice these, even though there prob. not good for us...but they're pretty damn good: a pasta & a good jar of sauce extra virgin olive oil double fiber whole wheat bread whole wheat pitas (for pita chips) triscuits or other whole wheat crackers Laughing Cow light cheese wedges Chips for boo's lunchbox microwave popcorn rock sea salt w/ grinder (a new favorite) black peppercorns w/ grinder Tony Cachere Creole seasoning oh, and of course, beer that's about it, I suppose...I'm trying to keep our diet healthy, and with these items I've been managing to do pretty good for the last couple of months.
__________________
Most people go through life dreading they'll have a traumatic experience. Freaks were born with their trauma. They've already passed their test in life. They're aristocrats. - Diane Arbus PESSIMISM, n. A philosophy forced upon the convictions of the observer by the disheartening prevalence of the optimist with his scarecrow hope and his unsightly smile. - Ambrose Bierce |
09-15-2009, 06:17 AM | #18 (permalink) |
Heliotrope
Location: A warm room
|
I tend to only do grocery shopping when I stay with boyfriend. Usually it's just breakfast stuff and snacks:
Apples Granola or a sugary cereal Vanilla yogurt Cheese Fresh bread Hummus Pitas or naan
__________________
who am I to refuse the universe? -Leonard Cohen, Beautiful Losers |
09-15-2009, 07:21 AM | #19 (permalink) |
Kick Ass Kunoichi
Location: Oregon
|
From the hippie food co-op:
Whole wheat bread Hummus Milk Eggs Half and Half Greek yogurt Whole wheat tortillas pita Bulk beans Bulk rice Canned tomatoes From the farmer's market: Cukes, tomatoes, salad mix, whatever is in season that I feel like cooking with From Fred Meyers (Kroger): Diet Pepsi Adams chunky peanut butter Whole wheat pasta
__________________
If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau Last edited by snowy; 09-15-2009 at 08:41 AM.. |
09-15-2009, 07:49 AM | #20 (permalink) |
Submit to me, you know you want to
Location: Lilburn, Ga
|
I shop two different places
Kroger: Bread (white thank you, I dont want any other color or kind and its only 22 Carbs for one sandwich if I buy Sunbeam) Hot dog buns Hot dogs Eggs yogurt Milk (2%, I honestly cant tell the difference between this and whole and I had to make this concession for my Dr) cheese spam (I make many things with spam, I adore spam) pasta either canned tuna or chicken depending on my mood pasta mayo/mustard Dave's Mt. Dew's Farmers Market All my meat (its a 1/4 of the cost at the grocery store) All my fresh veggies/fruits all my fresh herbs all my fresh shrimp
__________________
I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!! |
09-15-2009, 08:38 AM | #21 (permalink) |
She's Actual Size
Location: Central Republic of Where-in-the-Hell
|
Money's been tight lately, so I admit to mooching a bit. Usually, though:
- whole wheat pasta - veggies. usually broccoli, spinach, red peppers, green beans, and corn - mushrooms of some kind. I use 'em in stir-fries and spinach salad - some kind of juice. cranberry, pineapple, tomato...whatever sounds good at the time - soymilk (usually Silk Light, but every now and then, I'll go for chocolate) - wheat bread...I jump from brand to brand. Aunt Millie's (I think) is really good - hummus! Sabra's Supremely Spicy is amazingly delicious - natural peanut butter - brown rice - hot sauce! ...those are the staples. More stuff if I plan on making something specific.
__________________
"...for though she was ordinary, she possessed health, wit, courage, charm, and cheerfulness. But because she was not beautiful, no one ever seemed to notice these other qualities, which is so often the way of the world." "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" |
09-15-2009, 01:38 PM | #25 (permalink) | |
Une petite chou
Location: With All Your Base
|
Ooooh, the farmer's market. Forgot that one.
Tomatoes (5/$4 for the huge ones that last two weeks roughly 2.5 ~ 3 pounds), vidalias ($.60 each), peppers and cucumbers (6/$4), spicy jalapeno dill pickles ($4), raw cheese (my luxury item), seasonal fruit as desired and usually a half loaf of some kind of specialty bread for $2. Sometimes a wild blueberry muffin and tupelo honey when I run out. Cinn---Sabra makes individual sizes now with pretzel flats on top Great for portion control, but a little more pricey over all, $1.99 each here. Perfect for me, though. And Xerx, you're welcome. Had nothing to do with your choice of whole milk and bread that I don't like.
__________________
Here's how life works: you either get to ask for an apology or you get to shoot people. Not both. House Quote:
The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me. Ayn Rand
|
|
09-15-2009, 02:56 PM | #26 (permalink) |
Submit to me, you know you want to
Location: Lilburn, Ga
|
Noodle I get 5 cucumbers and peppers for a dollar
I also get 5 ears of corn for a dollar and white shrimp approx 45 peeled and deveind for 3.99 (large, not popcorn shrimp)
__________________
I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!! |
09-15-2009, 04:17 PM | #27 (permalink) | |
Une petite chou
Location: With All Your Base
|
The torrential rains for awhile took out a lot of our local crops. The Georgia stuff, when it comes in, is all we have access to. Still cheaper than publix... 2 for a dollar.
__________________
Here's how life works: you either get to ask for an apology or you get to shoot people. Not both. House Quote:
The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me. Ayn Rand
|
|
09-15-2009, 04:26 PM | #28 (permalink) |
Getting it.
Super Moderator
Location: Lion City
|
I don't know how someone can say that brown bread tastes like cardboard. White bread tastes like wallpaper paste (i.e. tasteless). And I grew up on a diet of white bread and peanut butter. White bread is just boring... but knock yourself out.
To be clear, I do not worry about eating healthy per se. I cook with butter, lots of it. I never count calories. Never. The bulk of my groceries is fruits and vegetables. After that it's probably dairy (yoghurt, yakult, milk, cheese). We don't do a lot of meat (it's quite expensive here) but do fish and chicken. The one thing that we buy a lot less of here is processed foods and ready-made meals. It's not that difficult to make things like pasta sauce, desserts, etc. from scratch.
__________________
"My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke |
09-15-2009, 04:48 PM | #29 (permalink) |
... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.
|
I don't know how people can eat pre-sliced bread full of preservatives. I can understand that it's more convenient—it lasts longer and it's cheaper—but honestly going from that pseudo-bread to buying from the local bakery really changes your life. The same thing goes for pastas; get them fresh from a good deli or bakery and and you'll really understand why the grains are at the foundation of the pyramid.
|
09-15-2009, 04:56 PM | #30 (permalink) |
Getting it.
Super Moderator
Location: Lion City
|
Will, while I can appreciate your love of fresh baked, the main reason people (like myself) buy pre-sliced breads is because they are cheaper and more convenient. It costs me $1.50 to $2.00 for a loaf of Whole Wheat pre-sliced and upwards of $5 - $6 for fresh baked, un-sliced. The pre-sliced also has a longer shelf life.
As for pasta, I love fresh pasta. I love it even more when I make it myself. But there is very little difference, when it comes down to it, between fresh and dry. The main difference is more a mouth feel than anything. The ingredients list on dry pasta is very short and without preservatives and additives. Convenience, in this instance, is not a bad thing.
__________________
"My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke |
Tags |
grocery, items, list, occupy |
|
|