Pantry/Freezer Challenge Month

We started our pantry/freezer challenge this week although, I did buy regular groceries last weekend.  I will carefully craft a grocery list for Sunday to take advantage of what we have on hand.  No doubt, some meals will be rather simple.  When I took a peek in the freezer today, I discovered a restaurant box of bacon I had completely forgotten about.  We also have many packages of ground beef and chicken and a few packages of sausage.  I also have some fish there as well.

My grocery trip was very limited and I tried to focus on things to round out a meal.  I bought two packages (6 breasts) of chicken which was BOGOF at Publix along with two boxes (also BOGOF) frozen egg rolls.  I picked up some potatoes, a large bell pepper and a cucumber.  Total was under $50.

Sunday: Italy an Chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans

Monday: stuffed peppers with smoked sausage

Tuesday: stir fry chicken and vegetable fried rice

Wednesday: potato soup and blts

Thursday: fried rice and egg rolls

Friday - out or tbd

Sunday we also picked up some supplies for home repairs.  I was able to fix the flush on our guest toilet.  The part I bought before took too long to fill the tank and did not let enough water in the bowl.  For $9 this new part works much better.  We also bought hose bibs but we’re gonna need a plumber to work on this.  I also bought a new chime for our door bell.  Haven’t decided if we “need” this or not.  We decided to buy today and return later in the week if we did not need.