Menu Plan 10/14 -- 10/20

I did not cook a couple of items from the previous menu plan, so I just bumped them to this week.

Sunday
Dinner:  Corn Cakes

Monday
Dinner:  Pasta with Pink Sauce

Tuesday
Dinner: Black Bean Burgers

Wednesday
Dinner:  Salad

Thursday
Dinner:  Vegetable Thai Curry

Friday
Dinner:  Spinach Calzones

Saturday
Dinner:  Burrito Bowls

October Spending Update

Well, the no eating out idea is not going well.  From the first of the month to right now, we've eaten out a total of 6 times.  Starting Monday, October 15, we're starting fresh for the second part of the month. 

California Gas Prices

Gas prices in California are completely insane!!  I guess there is a shortage of gas in the state which is causing all the stations to buy gas at high prices which then pass on the increase to us.  Yesterday, my local gas station the price for regular unleaded was $4.65.  I'm afraid to look to see what it is today.   I'm ready to put less in my savings until gas prices start to decrease.  According to the news, it won't be happening in the immediate future and we'll see an consistent increase before a decrease.  Great, can't wait!

October Strike 1!

Last night I had food ready to prepare, but B suggested we split a burger and fries.  It was getting late and I was engrossed in my book so I relented.  We ended up spending a total of $12.26 for the both of us.  That puts us a little over our $5 per person budget.  I could beat myself up, but I won't.  We'll do better next time.

Menu Plan 10/07 --- 10/13

B is going to be a vegetarian again.

Sunday
Dinner:  Penne Pesto

Monday
Dinner:  Garden Chopped Salad

Tuesday
Dinner:  Corn Cakes with Ranch Dressing

Wednesday
Dinner:  Falafel

Thursday
Dinner: Veggie Potstickers with Vegetable Rice

Friday
Dinner:  Spinach Calzones

Saturday
Dinner:  Veggie Chili with Cornbread

Menu Plan 09/30 -- 10/06

It's been a while since I've posted one of these!

Sunday
Dinner:  Tacos

Monday
Dinner:  Spaghetti and Meatballs

Tuesday
Dinner:  Sausage and Rice

Wednesday
Dinner:  Curried Cabbage

Thursday
Dinner:  Thai Vegetable Curry with Rice

Friday
Dinner:  Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

Saturday
Dinner:  Roast Chicken with Mashed Potatoes

October Spending Strike

In California the past couple of months, the temperatures were ridiculous.  I cannot remember it being so hot for so long.  Needless to say, cooking in a hot kitchen was not tempting.  We ate out.  We ate out a lot.  A. Lot. 

Now that the temperatures seem to have stabilized.  Well, at least yesterday we didn't have to turn the AC on for the first time since mid-August, I've imposed a eating out strike.  B and I have agreed (mostly me) that we will not eat out for the month of October.  Does that sound doable?  Sure.  Will it happen?  No.  That's why, I altered it.  We will not spend more than $5 on eating out on any given day.  The $5 will not rollover (nice try, B).  So if you HAVE to have that burger (B) or HAVE to have the slice of chocolate cake (me), it's fine as long as it is not more than $5.

So far, so good.  Four days in and we have not spent money on eating out.  I'll keep you guys posted.

Of course, this strike is to save a bit of money, but the gas prices in California are insane.  Gas went up 50 cents in two days.  I'm hoping that will start decreasing soon otherwise all the savings will be eaten up gassing up the cars!