A Week without Shopping: Done!

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Phew! I did it. my week-long resolution to NOT to shop for groceries (until I am done with the ones in my freezer & pantry) worked. :) To be very honest, I was not sure, me myself if I was gonna make it as I am so addicted to getting new stuff every Saturday or Sunday. I am off for my weekend grocery shopping today and my list this week has some interesting items which I have never tried before.

I always played safe with herbs (use cilantro or mint) and never tried out other stuff abundantly available here in local markets. On my list, I have Sage, which I am dying to try out.

..and Risotto - I had this on my mind for quite some time and every time I see a new dish with Risotto on Food Network, I want to try it out.

Rest all are the same old stuff - onions, tomatoes etc etc.

Today is the last day for Recipes for Rest of Us:Dinner. Please send in your entries before midnight today.

Have a great week ahead.

Cheers,
Siri

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A Week without Shopping!

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Saturday is typically my grocery-shopping day and I usually end up buying stuff which I either stack up in my refrigerator or in my kitchen cabinet. I always wanted to stop myself from doing this weekly ritual, as I know that I have enough already to finish up!. This time I am doing it for real! All thanks to egullet's 'A Week without Shopping challenge'. I just happened to read this thread and was so intrigued that it actually motivated me to take it up!

Here are some key notes, for me myself:

- I am still making a note of things that needs to be used up first, in the order of priority (read as expiry date!). When done, I will have a consolidated list and put my thinking cap on to cook something nice everyday.

- No eating out this week. I know that will save atleast a 50$, straightaway.

- Share my experiences here on my blog, so that I stay in action and take some help from you guys if needed..;)

- I will not make myself miserable. I will get my basic provisions (if required) on an as-when-needed basis.

- Stop food-wastage. I have to confess that at times, I keep things until rotten and eventually throw them away. That's bad, Food is money! :)

- I will have fun and eat delicious food, while saving a bunch of money.

Ok, here is my today's menu:

Breakfast: Hashbrown patty with a cup of Orange-Peach fruit juice.

Lunch: Tomato Pilaf

Dinner: Vermicelli Upma with a strawberry yogurt cup!

Yawn! I am feeling so sleepy right now. cya again tomorrow. I am thinking of making some pasta - Indian ishtyle for dinner tomorrow.. Lets see how it goes!

Its a challenge, open to all. If you wanna join, just leave a comment on egullet's forum thread!

Have a great weekend ahead!

Siri