After a particularly exhausting week last week, I was asleep by 9:30 last night. T made me go to bed. I was probably looking zombie-like as I prepared empanadas for freezing. I was in my pjs with a lavender scented neck wrap draped on my shoulders. Luckily the empanadas didn't take too long and were a great way to use up some leftovers. On a future evening, we can dine on chipotle butternut squash and black bean empanadas. Yum!
Usually, I make my weekly trek to the grocery store today, but T is home and I had an appointment. Instead of tackling the big shopping, we just stopped by Trader Joe's for a few things. They have the best price on Tofu and Tempeh in our area, so I always like to stock up. Darn it! We forgot the turkey bacon. My sister-in-law raves about TJ's turkey bacon. I knew I would forget something. Oh well. Maybe next time. It was a bonus item anyway. Bonus items are my faves!
T requested quinoa for breakfast this week, so I'll whip up a batch of apple cinnamon raisin and peaches n' cream. We've both had our fill of oat bran. I've made so many muffins, I don't even want to see my sweet new muffin pan. I could be persuaded to eat a cupcake! Only 5 meals planned for this week. We had to leave an extra night open in case we are able to house shop one evening.
Tempeh-Lentil Sloppy Joes
Jerk Chicken Salad-Salad/Wraps
Beef Tacos
Chipotle BBQ Tempeh or Tofu Pizza
Black Bean and Cornbread Bake
To touch base on the budget issue, which I haven't lost sight of, I just haven't been reporting. I've been doing really well. :-) Last week's grocery total was $105 and change, but that included a specialty 6 pack. According to our rules, I was still within budget. Breaking the rules, we stock piled quinoa and chia seed by purchasing from amazon. I win some, I lose some.
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