WEEK 2 Pantry Challenge Update

Week two came and went in a flash it seems. This week we leaned heavily on planned leftovers for lunches, and quick, partially prepped dinners to accommodate a busy schedule. I did a poor job of remembering to grab photos this week, so I have inserted some from past meals.

What We Ate

  • Breakfasts
    • Baked Oatmeal with Apples, Walnuts, and Dried Cranberries w/ Yogurt
    • Protein Granola Bars
    • Coffee Cake Muffin from Dunkin'
  • Lunches
    • Pulled Pork Sandwich
    • BBQ Pulled Pork w/ Mac & Cheese & Green Beans
    • Steak, Mac & Cheese, & Green Beans
    • Steak, Potato, Salad
    • Misc Leftovers from a Volunteer Gig of Pasta, Chicken, and Broccoli
    • Sides: Grapes & Blackberries
Sheet Pan Mac & Cheese!


  • Dinners
    • Dinner Out: Texas Roadhouse (lunch leftovers!)
    • Steak & Shrimp w/ Mac & Cheese and Green Beans
    • Lemon Chicken Cutlets w/ Rice & Green Beans 
    • Lemon Chicken Cutlets w/ Pasta & Broccoli
    • Shrimp & Steak Leftovers with Rice and Salad
Grayson waiting to see the vet for his annual exam


Pantry Challenge Goals Update

Here's an update on this week's goal progress.

Reduce Dry Pantry Goods

This week, from the pantry we used:

  • 1 Box of Elbow Pasta
  • 1 Bottle of BBQ Sauce
  • 1 Bottle of White Vinegar
  • Oats, Sugar, Dried Cranberries for Baked Oatmeal
  • Rice
Eat from the Freezer

From the freezer this week, we used up:
  • 2 Hamburger Buns
  • 1 Small Sirloin Steak
  • 1 Pound of Shrimp
  • 2 Chicken Breasts
  • 1 Bag (about 4 cups) Cooked Pulled Pork

Spend only $125 on Groceries 

This week I snagged some more produce deals at Shaw's, along with a few other coupon and clearance deals that weren't necessary. Oh well, hopefully next week will be better.

  • Shaw's - $29.05
    • 32oz. Yogurt (clearance deal)
    • 2 Fage Yogurt Cups (coupon deal)
    • Cabot Cheddar Slices (coupon deal)
    • Shredded Red Cabbage
    • Croutons
    • Cabot Box Mac & Cheese (clearance deal)
    • 4lbs. Fresh Green Beans
    • 3lbs. Broccoli
    • Cereal (clearance deal)
    • Two Frozen Pizzas
    • Ritz Crisps
  • Hannaford - $9.89
    • Green Grapes
    • Blackberries
    • Bakery Rolls
    • Milk
  • Marden's - $13.08
    • Taco Seasoning
    • Umm I don't quite remember what else, oops

Total for Week 2: $52.02            

Total for Week 1: $27.25

Running Total.... $79.27


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