What does your weekly grocery shop look like?

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  • Meerataila
    Meerataila Posts: 1,885 Member
    Bananas
    Raisins
    Tomatoes
    Garlic
    Onions
    Broccoli
    Olive Oil
    Mushrooms
    Tempeh
    Dried black beans
    Jalapeno Peppers


    Thinking about adding potatoes and sweet potatoes in too next time.
  • HeidiCooksSupper
    HeidiCooksSupper Posts: 3,839 Member
    We (two of us) first hit the produce aisle and half (or more) fill with cart with veggies. We often have a meat-free cart, buying meat when it's on sale and dividing into portions for the freezer. We spend relatively little time in the aisles for such things as beans (canned and dried), coffee, tea, oatmeal, etc. And then we head to dairy where we are in "Danger, Will Robinson." Almond milk for him, lactaid for me, yogurt for both and butter. Then we must walk by the cheese on our way to the nuts. It is a dangerous gauntlet that leads past ice cream on our way to the registers, We try very hard not to look to either side.

    And we just won't talk about the horrors that occur in our monthly trips to Trader Joe's! Dark chocolate peanut butter cups are crack!
  • lisele03
    lisele03 Posts: 133 Member
    This is an interesting thread - and I've gotten a few ideas to try. My list usually looks like this:

    Seasonal fruit - e.g. blueberries and cantaloupe
    Apples
    Bananas
    Leafy Greens – e.g. Lettuce or baby spinach
    Tomatoes
    Cucumbers
    Asparagus, broccoli, or other seasonal veggie
    Limes and lemons
    Cilantro
    Onions and/or garlic
    Coffee
    Non-fat Half and Half
    Sparkling water
    Wine - Chardonnay
    Chicken thighs or Salmon Fillets
    Non-fat yogurt or Low-fat cottage cheese
    Swiss cheese
    Condiments e.g. Salsa, vinegar, oil, spices etc.
    Canned sardines
    Rolled Spelt
    Almonds
    Canned beans – black, kidney, garbanzo, green and wax
    Couscous, rice or quinoa (whatever I'm out of...)
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    Couple pounds of various Boar's Head deli meats
    Lemon pepper rotisserie chicken - I shred it for salads
    Romaine hearts
    Yogurt dressing honey mustard
    Super greens (lettuce) mix
    Red onion
    Couple cucumbers
    Tomatoes
    Bananas
    Grapes
    Cilantro
    Apples or peaches or whatever looks good
    Some kind of berry (usually raspberries)
    Mushrooms
    Celery
    Whole wheat bread and butter bread for kiddos
    Pb & j
    Chicken breast
    Lean ground beef or ground chicken breast
    Chicken sausages sometimes
    A few canned soups to have on hand for quick lunches
    Dunkin donuts coffee
    Cereal for kids
    Pancakes for kids
    Snacks for kids
    Mac and cheese for kids
    Turkey or chicken hot dogs for kids (or beef ones without nitrates)
    Frozen veggies
    Lots of Greek yogurts
    Some kind of ice cream or ice cream bars
    Almonds (love toasted coconut almonds)
    Eggs
    Cheese
    Whole milk and almond or coconut milk
    Protein bars if I need them
    Ensure for kids
  • CindyMarcuzAdams
    CindyMarcuzAdams Posts: 4,007 Member
    Bumping for delicious ideas

    Cindy
  • marie_2454
    marie_2454 Posts: 881 Member
    I plan out weekly meals (dinners for the boyfriend and myself, plus work lunches for myself) then make a list specific to that week, but weekly staples that I must have are:
    strawberries
    apples
    peaches
    bananas
    baby spinach
    hearts of romaine
    sweet potatoes
    milk
    eggs
    Greek yogurt- usually a big tub of plain or vanilla, plus a few other individual ones that are on sale
    shredded cheese (if I bought a big bag the week before then I may not need to buy more)
    boneless skinless chicken tenderloins (usually about 2 pounds)
    some other meat- turkey, pork loin, seafood, etc...
    Tyson frozen grilled chicken breast strips (for on the go salads)
    fiber one/ Special K snack bars and fruit snacks
    Special K fruit and yogurt cereal
    some sort of cracker thingys- totally varies but some days I just need something a little crunchy (this week it's BBQ goldfish)
    box of Skinny Cow ice cream or frozen Greek yogurt bars

    I also make sure that I always have vanilla protein powder, oats, baking/ pancake mix, granola, frozen blueberries, carrots, brown rice, tortillas, bread, salad dressings, bleu cheese crumbles, and a few boxes of chicken helper- definitely processed, but not that bad calorie wise and actually pretty tasty, plus some days I just don't feel like cooking and this is better than eating out IMO.
  • Swiftlet66
    Swiftlet66 Posts: 729 Member
    So far this week, I got...

    6 mangoes
    4 Bananas
    An avocado
    An artichoke
    Bread yeast
    A dozen eggs

    That's it... I know, it's not a lot but that's only because I still have tons of food leftover from last week.
  • reub95
    reub95 Posts: 5 Member
    chicken BREAST
    steak/beef-lean
    dried beans
    brown rice
    veggies-green stuff
    plain greek yogurt
    grapefruit/banana/oranges
    smuckers natural peanut butter
    oatmeal-old fashioned
    cottage cheese
    green tea
    sweet potatoes
    eggs
  • zenalasca
    zenalasca Posts: 563 Member
    Most often

    Bread
    Weetabix
    Pasta
    Milk
    Aero Chocolate
    Soleil yogurt
    Full fat yogurt
    Diet Creaming Soda
    Vegetables

    Less often

    Canned legumes
    Eggs
    Butter
    Bulk mince
    Kangaroo sausages
    Baked beans
  • 53welshlady
    53welshlady Posts: 136 Member
    This week we have bought:-

    Carrots, peppers, kale, cabbage, broccoli, spinach, swede, courgette, aubergine, onions, celery, mushrooms, pak choi
    Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, watercress, rocket, growing basil, parsley, spring onion, avocados
    Apples, bananas, nectarines, pears, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, mango
    Lamb mince, 97% pork sausage, fillet steak, gammon steak, bacon, cod fillets, frozen prawns, sea bass, chicken.
    Cooked ham, cooked roast beef,
    Full fat yogurt, butter
    Fresh coffee for espresso

    And for OH also

    bread, mortadella, salami, semi skimmed milk and instant coffee.

    Our store cupboard is full of cooking ingredients and pasta, rice, lentils etc which are replaced as necessary. Not eating much in the way of pasta or rice at the moment so probably enough there for 6 months!
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    This week:

    milk
    cottage cheese
    Greek yoghurt
    mozzarella
    fromage frais
    cream cheese
    rice pudding
    eggs

    asparagus
    broccoli
    carrots
    frozen peas
    sugar snap peas
    blueberries
    bananas
    tomatoes
    cucumber
    bell peppers
    salad leaves

    tuna
    mackerel
    smoked salmon
    Quorn pieces
    Linda McCartney sausages

    bagels
    Reese's Nut bars
    chocolate digestives
  • kellyskitties
    kellyskitties Posts: 475 Member
    shopped yesterday (will last longer than a week for the most part for 2 of us - all I need rest of month is probably bread, produce)
    we sale shop - on hand I already have eggplant, romaine, lemons, garlic, baby carrots, many canned goods, meat in freezer that includes chicken leg quarters, salmon, partial boston butt and more.

    I buy extra on sale for later - and we just eat through it. I also only get paid monthly and do not live where there are good grocery stores so I tend to make a monthly trip for a big haul.

    In addition to these items - we have a new organic farm nearby that is just starting to sell produce today - hubster is getting yellow squash and zucchini from them (wish I knew they had zucchini - wouldn't have bought any yesterday). I often buy eggs from an free range egg lady but haven't made it her way lately.


    eggs - 2 dozen (had some already - so there's a good egg stash)
    yogurt - lots - 28 single serv tubs I think - low carb version for him, greek for me, a couple "treat" version for me
    cheese - shredded/reduced fat - 2 pkgs
    blue cheese spread - 1 jar - random purchase
    cottage cheese - 2 big tubs

    90/10 ground beef 2.25 lbs
    link sausage - 4 boxes
    turkey lunch meat - 2 pkgs - tuscan herb flavor and smoked flavor


    pork skins (1 case box - hubster's fave low carb snack)
    sliced almonds for chicken salad
    2 jars natural pb
    peanuts - 2 jars (Hubster's favorite thing besides PB)

    healthy life bread - 2 loaves
    healthy life burger & dog buns - 1 pkg each
    wraps - high fiber, 1 pkg

    asian chop salad kit
    limes
    seedless grapes (chicken salad plans)
    tomatoes
    jicama
    fresh cilantro
    red onion
    discount bananas (cause they are still good - just bruised)
    mini peppers
    stoplight pepper pack
    box of baby lettuces
    zucchini
    blueberries - 2 cartons (good price)

    4 cans evaporated milk (seldom used - just something we keep on hand)
    2 cans black beans
    4 cans red beans
    4 cans tuna
    2 cans black olives

    Mayo - 1 jar - real only thank you very much

    instant coffee - 1 small jar for shakes
    Mio energy (12 squirt bottles - on clearance) ($0.50 each BTW)
    red bull 4 pk
    tea bags

    cumin

    dog biscuits
    dog food (40 lb bag)

    Purex crystals
    clothes pins (cause I have a clothes line)
    shorts and tshirt outfit $5 total off clearance rack - woohooo!
  • CookNLift
    CookNLift Posts: 3,660 Member
    I spend 60 bucks for a weeks worth of meals, sometimes two weeks for the same budget depending on sales.

    Chicken Breast
    Chicken Thighs
    Frozen Vegetables
    Beans / Fiber Foods - Varies w/ what I want for that week. This week I got kidney beans, pecans, and prunes
    Brown Rice
    Spray Vegetable / Olive Oil (0 cals wooo)
    Eggs
    Spinach
    Greek Yogurt
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    Ours varies a bit week to week because we mostly shop to fulfill a list of meals we're planning to make that week. I do happen to have the receipts handy from this weekend's shopping though...

    Aldi:
    4 pkg shelf-stable unsweetened almond milk
    dried cranberries
    large bag walnuts
    unsalted dry roasted peanuts
    large package frozen tilapia fillets
    shredded mozzarella
    shredded 2% cheddar blend
    Stevia packets
    cantaloupe
    avocados
    mushrooms
    carrots

    ethnic/natural food store (local):
    basil seed w/ honey drink
    Mr. Brown's iced coffee
    fresh basil
    large bag soybean sprouts

    Food 4 Less:
    bell pepper
    Vidalia onions
    Nasoya extra firm tofu
    cereal (for my husband)
    Mama Lupe's tortilla chips
    dozen eggs
    Kirk's Castile bar soap

    Big Lots (this is once a month or so):
    2 multipacks of Zone Perfect bars
    single-serve protein shake (husband's)
    multipack of mini Larabars (my snacks for work)
    dried apricots
    Terravita coffee & cardamom bar (shared treat)
  • amandzor
    amandzor Posts: 386 Member
    Non-Fat Greek Yogurt
    Coffee (Every 2 weeks as I buy small bags)
    Brown Rice
    Stevia
    Fiber bars w/ extra protein
    Sugar-Free Coffee Creamer
    Feta Cheese
    Eggs
    Salsa
    Enchilada Sauce (I like the green)
    Refried Black Beans
    Small Tortillas
    Broccoli
    Spinach
    Zucchini
    Tomatoes
    Bananas
    Apples
    Romaine Lettuce
    Cucumber
    Carrots
    Mushrooms
    Avocado
    Chicken Breast
    Slow simmer sauces
    Water 'Enhancers' (Mio/Dasani)
    Case of bottled water
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    Coffee
    milk
    eggs
    cottage cheese
    bread - either whole wheat, flat or corn tortillas
    These are my only steady buys- everything else depends on what's on sale in this week's circular.
  • akolacz
    akolacz Posts: 13
    Blueberries
    Bananas
    Crab Meat
    Salad
    Watermelon
    Carrots
    Lean Ground Turkey
    Chicken Breast
    Almond Milk
    Edamame
    Eggs
    Egg Whites
    Greek Yogurt
    Cucumber
    Tomatoes
  • Bella0531
    Bella0531 Posts: 309 Member
    Bananas
    Green beans
    Asparagus (if it looks good)
    Lettuce
    Pineapple
    Cucumber
    Baby carrots
    Deli turkey
    Salmon
    Ground beef
    Pork loin
    Chicken breasts
    Eggs
    Soy Milk (vanilla and chocolate for hubs)
    Vanilla Yogurt
    Granola
    Oatmeal bread
    Wheat tortillas
    Pasta sauce
    Pasta
    Frozen veg
    Frozen fruit for smoothies
    Dairy free sour cream
  • Daytonsmommy
    Daytonsmommy Posts: 162 Member
    My last weekly trip was on Sunday at Publix. My family includes myself, my husband, and my 5 year old:

    Pantry:
    Organic Marinara
    Whole Wheat Spaghetti
    2 cans No Sodium Added Green Beans
    Fresh Bakery Hamburger Buns
    2 loaves of Sara Lee Whole Wheat Bread (one goes in freezer till needed)
    Thomas' Whole Wheat English Muffins
    Clif Bars
    Kettle Cooked Sea Salt & Vinegar Chips

    Produce:
    2 bags baby spinach
    Bananas
    2 bowls of fresh fruit salad
    Honey Gold Potatoes

    Dairy:
    Stoneyfield Smoothies for kids
    2 Chobani Key Lime Flips Greek Yogurt
    Keifer Low Fat Bluberry Probiotic Smoothie
    4 Grain Cage Free Eggs
    1 large box of All Whites
    Organic 2% Milk
    Sargento Ultra thin Provolone
    Sargento Ultra thin cheddar

    Meat:
    2 lbs shaved ham (BOGO)
    Turkey Bacon
    2 lbs. Grass Fed Beef
    1 lb Ground Turkey

    Beverages:
    Low Calorie/Low Sugar Gatorade
    Organic Apple Juice
    Tomato Juice

    For Me: :happy:
    Cabernet Sauvignon
  • ShibaEars
    ShibaEars Posts: 3,928 Member
    The staples are:

    - eggs
    - milk
    - bananas
    - strawberries (this time of year anyway)
    - frozen broccoli & green beans
    - plain Greek yogurt
    - chicken (breast or thighs)
    - cucumber
    - red, yellow or orange bell peppers
    - peanut butter (lasts a few weeks)
    - oats

    And I'll be honest, sometimes there are cupcakes :laugh:
  • liftingandlipstick
    liftingandlipstick Posts: 1,857 Member
    Thanks, guys, I just added tons of stuff to my list! I don't buy everything on my list weekly, but they're things that I definitely make sure I have in stock all the time:

    Dairy: milk (skim), Parkay butter spray, eggs, shredded cheese of some sort, sliced cheese of some sort, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt

    Meat: tuna, bacon, canned herring filet snacks. That's about it, really. I rarely buy meat- my mom gives me a ton, since it's just me. There are 3 people in her house, and she says it's easier to divide most packages into 4s, but I think she's just being a mom :)

    Produce: bagged salad greens, bananas, strawberries (in season), apples or pears (prefer pears, but apples keep longer), baby carrots, celery, green peppers, hummus

    Frozen: flounder fillets, stir fry veggies, broccoli/cauliflower & cheese, a pizza once or twice a month

    Canned/dry: popcorn kernels, granola bars, protein bars, canned beans- mostly black, kidney for variety, rice, barley, boullion and soup mixes, canned green beans- by the case if I can find them, peanut butter, PB2, strawberry jam, Crystal Light drink mixes
  • Madelinec117
    Madelinec117 Posts: 210 Member
    My shopping list looks horrible compared to many others:
    Fresh Spinach
    Milk
    Roux - for gumbo
    Bananas
    Chicken Breast
    Cheddar cheese

    But, pickings from the garden:
    Cucumbers - a bucket every other day
    Bell and banana peppers
    Red potatoes

    Herbs to pick as needed:
    Green onion
    Parsley
    Oregano
    Mint
    Dill
    Thyme
  • Veil5577
    Veil5577 Posts: 868 Member
    Mine is probably the most pathetic, due to finances:

    Deli Turkey
    Deli Chicken
    Swiss Cheese
    Olives
    Carrots
    Green Grapes
    Granola Bars
    Water
    Cat Food
    Cat Litter
  • I usually don't do the grocery shopping in our home.. But whenever I am shopping for food I always consider this:

    Coffee
    Chocolate Energy Drink
    Bread (not the normal sliced square bread)
    Fish
    Chicken
    Instant Noodles
    Fruits (like mango, apple, banana, avocado)
    Biscuits
    Canned Foods
    Eggs
    Pork
    and little bit of Junk Foods (for my cravings)

    :) Yup Im guilty :D