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Attack of the Cylops Sweet Potato

samaree — Fri, 28 May 2010 03:51:58 +0000

I found this odd invader in a bin at Walmart. He was too scary… and kind of cute… to eat. I left him there to frighten the next unsuspecting shopper.

Mushroom and Wild Onion Burgers

samaree — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 03:37:12 +0000

Michael and I wildcrafted two bags of wild onion while camping. How awesome to forage for food and eat it while camping? (Okay, I didn’t forage for the ground beef or cheese slices. I’m not that good!)

1 pound ground beef (I like 80/20)

2 ounces (1/2 4 ounce can) sliced mushrooms, drained

2 tablespoons wild onion, chopped (or green onion)

plenty of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

cheese slices (I recommend sharp cheddar), if desired, plus buns, condiments, etc.

Mix ground beef, mushrooms, wild onion, salt and pepper. Form into 3 or 4 thin patties. Salt and pepper the patties. Grill over a medium high flame for 3-5 minutes per side. Top with cheese, if desired. Serve them up and nom, nom, nom.

My Walmart Trip 3/19

samaree — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 05:34:46 +0000

Or, as Michael says, “ripping off Walmart!” No, not really. Everything is legit, but the price I pay at the end seems like a steal.

The two bags of Lay’s are regularly $2.98, price matched to $1.99, minus two $1.00 off coupons, making them 99¢ each.

The two Lunchable subs are regularly $1.58 each, price matched to $1.00 each, minus two 75¢ off coupons, making them 25¢ each.

The fifteen Vitamin waters are regularly $1.18 each, price matched to 3/$1.00, minus five $1.00/2 coupons making them all FREE!

The four Sunkist tuna pouches are regularly $1.49 each, price matched to $1.oo each, minus 2 $1.00/2 coupons making them 50¢ each.

The mixed nuts are regularly $3.98, price matched to $1.99.

The Reese’s Dark Peanut Butter Cups are regularly 64¢, on sale for 50¢, minus two 55¢ coupons making them negative 5¢ each.

My total should have been $37.88. I paid $6.27!

My Kroger Trip 3/30

samaree — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 05:03:18 +0000

I had to make a trip to Kroger to use some Yoplait Greek Yogurt coupons I received through pssst. They sent one free item coupon and ten 45¢ off coupons. Big Box Mart doesn’t carry this, of course. (New motto: “We have less of less stuff!”).

The yogurt was $1.19 a cup which is ridiculous. But minus $1.19 free item coupon and a 45¢ coupon made them 37¢ a cup. That’s higher than my goal price of 25¢ a cup, but I need to taste test them so I can review them. I was surprised when I checked out and the 45¢ coupon was doubled to 90¢, making each cup 14¢. I wanted to run back and use up the other nine coupons, but Michael was starving and ready to go home.

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter was regularly $2.39, on sale for 98¢, minus 75¢/2 coupons from the 3/28 Red Plum insert. This made them 60¢ each. I decided on the blend with olive oil since it seemed a bit healthier.

The Lunchable was not on my list. I missed out on the 3/21 coupons because I forgot to have Michael go get a Sunday paper. I was mad because there was a $1.00 off Lunchable sub coupon. As we were heading to the checkout, we walked through the frozen section. I bent down to pick up a coupon laying on the floor. Score! It was a Lunchables coupon! We backtracked to get the tiny ham and American sub. It was regularly $2.19, on sale for $1.49. I’d never pay full price for a 3 ounce sandwich, but 49¢ is a deal.

My total should have been $9.35. I paid $1.99!

My Bento Lunch for 2/27

samaree — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:34:22 +0000

Top: Tuna snacks on romaine; roma tomato; cantaloupe; blueberries; cucumber slices; penguin soy sauce bottle (Thank you Candace for the handy funnel!)

Bottom: shrimp ramen (My first experience… Loved it!); carrot; broccoli; Italian beans

This bento was so tasty, I think I might make the same one for Monday!

Michael’s Bento Lunch for 2/22

samaree — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:29:15 +0000

Michael said he didn’t care what I packed him for lunch, so I had a little fun.

Top: Cantaloupe and blueberries

Middle: tomato and hard boiled egg; sauteed veg

Bottom: bbq chicken; mushroom barley pilaf

Much healthier than delivery pizza!

My Bento Lunch for 2/22

samaree — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:26:20 +0000

Top: Bunny egg (this was the first time I used my new egg molds); turkey

Middle: sauteed veg

Bottom: cantaloupe and blueberries

Hard boiled eggs are more fun to eat when they have a cute bunny face on them.

My Bento Lunch for 2/18

samaree — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:01:56 +0000

I had some faux crab to use up and thought, what better contents for a bento than sushi? I attempted my own California rolls. They were tasty and pretty, but when I tried to pick them up they crumbled. Oh, well. I just dug in with a spoon.

Top: the sushi is: rice, faux crab, radish, carrot and spinach (for lack of seaweed); borrowed Michael’s penguin soy sauce bottle

Middle: cantalope and blueberries

Bottom: pickles and olives

This was very visually appealing. Plus, I had all five tastes: sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami. Perhaps I need to find a sushi-making tutorial?

My Bento Lunch for 2/17

samaree — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:51:48 +0000

(Forgive fuzzy pic. Batteries were dying.)

Top: mushroom barley risotto, yogurt cheese cubes, mixed veg

Middle: pomegranate yogurt and blueberries

Bottom: granola

I should start portioning all my meals into my bento box. When I open it at lunch, it seems like so little food, but by the time I’m done, I’m full.

My Bento Lunch for 2/15

samaree — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 02:43:09 +0000

Top: Homemade beef, barley and mushroom soup (from the freezer)

Middle: garlic breadstick, herb yogurt cheese, pomegranate yogurt with blueberries

Bottom: granola to sprinkle on yogurt

Okay, so my soup container clashes with my bento and my middle layer is very monochromatic, but this met my Eating from the Pantry Challenge guidelines about not buying anything. The granola was left over from Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters (I got free a couple months ago) and the blueberries were free from the sample lady at Big Box Mart. Nothing tastes better than free!