i dont really like cooking so i get as many frozen microwave meals as possible, frozen salmon filets to cook in the oven, canned chickpeas, canned tuna, mayo, tomatoes, kale, some kind of deli meat to make sandwiches with, sandwich bread, at least 3 types of cheeses (usually parmesan, feta, and swiss), lentils, rice, pasta, some kind of pre-made sauce (vodka or pesto, i'm no good at making my own!!), broccoli, zucchini, coffee, milk (i get non-dairy but not for diet reasons im just terrified of spoiled milk), if im feeling extra motivated i will get eggs but im not typically a breakfast person, if im feeling fancy then some avocado and salad dressing. then i just try to make these groceries last as long as possible bc i also dont really like going to the grocery store...!
also i go to trader joes
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i’m pescatarian (bc tuna is cheap and i don’t want to be an inconvenience when im out with friends or fam) but i eat mostly vegetarian at home. here’s some things that helped me be organized and mostly plant based on a budget:
1. always buy a random protein or two everytime you shop. black beans, tofu, chickpeas (makes a mean imitation tuna salad) etc… same goes for a base such as lentils, rice etc. even if you don’t have a recipe in mind you’ll be thankful for it later. canned tomato is also great to have on hand.
2. invest in some nutritional yeast!
3. i take a week or so to sporadically write a paper list out with at least three or four meals in mind along with a loose budget (that’s what works best for me as i get paid biweekly)
4. if your local grocery has an app, use it! i have very bad anxiety so i love knowing exactly what aisle something is in. sometimes i compare between different store apps to see who will keep me close to my budget. i enter my paper list into the app so i’m sure that i have everything. and read those circulars/check for coupons.
5. get yourself a couple “cheat meals” something boxed, frozen, microwavable etc for your lazy days. also get a fun snack or two <3
groceries are def not easy so i feel your struggle! hope these tips help a bit :)
Jun 28, 2024
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Its truly the key to never having "nothing to eat at home" syndrome. I'm still trying to build up my pantry in my lowly college house, but I remember my mom always having jars of home-canned tomatoes, flours, dried fruits, brown sugar, nuts and seeds, dry beans, rice --- the core of good meals. Also a great way to stop buying so much frozen goods at Trader Joes.
Things I want to acquire for pantry:
- toasted sesame oilÂ
- white wine vinegar (already have red)
- almonds, roasted (whole and slivers)
- almond butter
- tinned fish? (someone give me recs)
- farro and barley
- jams, jellies, preserves
- canned tomatoes
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it’s like 60% sauces, 20% my breakfast rotation, and 20% bread, plus my lil chocolate stash 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️
if you’re wondering why it’s kinda bare i live alone and HATE food waste.
if you’re wondering what i eat i would have to post freezer (trader joe’s frozen indian food rotation is like most of my diet)
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