sep 18 grocery challenge / csa week 16

this week's harvest:

spinach - 1 bunch
eggplant - 1
sage - 1 bunch
mustard greens - 1 bunch
boc choi - 1 bunch
broccoli - 2
shallots - 4
cabbage - 1 head
potatoes - 2 pounds
peppers - 2

menu:

slaw

sauteed greens

stir fry

vegan scalloped potatoes with eggplant bacon

sausage with peppers and onions

shopping list:

apples

radishes

OJ

yogurt

1 lb sausage

ciabatta bread

vegetable broth

cashews

peanuts

peanut butter

grocery bill:

$55

sep 11 grocery challenge / csa week 15

this week's harvest:

cherry tomatoes - 1 basket
green beans - 1 pound
peppers (heirlooms) - 3
edamame - 1 bunch
carrots - 1 pound
dill - 1 bunch
red onions - 2
cabbage - 1 head
potatoes - 2 pounds
broccoli - 2 heads
habanero hot pepper

menu:

colcannon

shopping list:

apples

scallions

parsley

muffins

OJ

yogurt

milk

eggs

grocery bill:

$30

sep 4 grocery challenge / csa week 14

this week's harvest:

tomatoes - 8
peppers - 4
spinach - 1 bunch
eggplant - 1
cilantro - 1 bunch
broccoli - 2 heads
tomatillos - 10
red onions - 2
cabbage - 1 head
new red potatoes - 2 pounds
hot peppers

menu:

faux fried chicken with sauteed spinach

salsa verde (freeze)

roasted tomato sauce (freeze)

rarebit with roasted potatoes & broccoli

shopping list:

lemon juice

lemons

lime

apples

pears

nectarines

breadcrumbs

shredded cheddar cheese

peanut butter

butter

OJ

1 lb chicken

soy sauce

pretzels

chow mein noodles

cooking spray

grocery bill:

$37

aug 28 grocery challenge / csa week 13

this week's harvest:

broccoli - 2 heads

eggplant - 1

collard greens - 1 bunch

cabbage - 1 head

celery - 1 bunch

shallots - 4

peppers - 3

tomatoes - 4

sungold cherry tomatoes - 1 basket

thyme - 1 bunch

menu:

minestrone soup

asian beef saute with rice

spicy slaw (mayo-free)

notes:

*traded the thyme for another cabbage

shopping list:

onions

radishes

lemon

parsley

apples

pears

cannellini beans

green olives

ditalini pasta

peanuts

blackberry jam

muffins

OJ

yogurt

grocery bill:

$42

aug 21 grocery challenge / csa week 12

this week's harvest:

green beans - 1 lb

eggplant - 1

bright lights swiss chard - 1 bunch

red wing onions - 2

sweet peppers - 2

tomatoes - 4

sungold cherry tomatoes - 1 basket

basil - 1 bunch

menu:

eggplant enchiladas

chopped salad (lettuce-free)

notes:

*traded the basil for sweet peppers

shopping list:

garlic

grapes

carrots

pretzels

chips

yogurt

muffins

OJ

mexican cheese

grocery bill:

$28