It all started with Dave Ramsey. A budget will do that to a girl.
Gone were the days of strolling the aisles absent-mindedly and tossing things into the cart with each passing whim, only to have half of it rot in the crisper.
Now, I shop armed with a list, which is documented in accordance with the floor plan of the store.
Doesn't everyone do this?
You would think that this obsessive-compulsive technique would eliminate forgotten items, but tisn't so.
Now let's get down to brass tacks.
Monday (a.k.a. Today): Knock Off Olive Garden Capellini Pomodoro with fresh garlic bread
Except...well, brace yourself...
But! It was Good. It did not taste like OG's shining star, but Cory and I both had seconds.
This seems like a very appropriate time for me to lament the fact that people often find the smell of garlic offensive. If it were up to me, I would request that my home smell like garlic 5 nights a week. I don't even mind when I can smell garlic on my fingertips the following day.
I like it. (Too much?)
On with the show.
Tuesday: Rachel's Healthier Broccoli Cheese Soup (This will be my first attempt, but I trust the source.)
Wednesday: Left-overs (Cory's working late, the kids and I have church. It's a no-brainer.)
Thursday: New York strips ($4 off/lb this week!), Sarah's Rice Pilaf, Greek Salad (Cory does not eat potatoes and is not fond of asparagus. We are improvising.)
Friday: Sunday School party
Saturday: Beef Carnitas with fresh avocado salsa
To Food! {clink}