Maybe One Day, My Dreams Will Match Up With My Pay

So, going over my "budget" last month, I realized that I spent a ridiculous amount of money on groceries. $250.00. Two hundred fifty dollars. That's twenty five thousand pennies. 163 euros. 10, 105 rupees. 7,870 baht. 2,711.02 pesos. I usually wouldn't mind as much, but I have an itch to go buy a new pair of shoes.

This month, I am combating that ridiculous spending with budgeting by week, rather than bi-weekly. Shamefully, I ate all 250.00 of that food I bought in February (a short month, nonetheless). So, I preplanned my meals for this upcoming week. I know my mom is getting some sick satisfaction out of this - she lectured me for years on doing this, and is probably dancing around her laptop with glee and excitement that I finally listened to her. I'm a bit stubborn, but the apple don't fall far from the tree.

All of my meals this week are from Orangette. I could go on and on about how much I love reading her blog, but why ruin the experience for you? Check it out.

Here's my chosen recipes:

Quick Black Beans with Cumin and Oregano

Egg and Tomato Gratin

Bagnette (I am having company on Wednesday night - great appetizer; I'm considering mixing it with orzo for lunch the next day)

Warm Chickpea Salad with Shallots

Tartine Poireaux-Oeufs Brouillés


I am so pumped for these dinners. I'm a bit over-excited. Off to the store!

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