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Lunch

We still had Coleslaw from Mr Fish & Chips so we sandwiched it between slices of Deli Ham, in a sandwich!

• Dave’s Killer Bread is 74c per serve
• The Coleslaw is 56c per serve
• Black Forest Ham is $3.29 per pack, or 66c per serve.

A pretty decent sandwich for $1.96 per serve.

Dinner

A return to a definite favorite: Lamb, Mint and Pomegranate Salad. We served a variation on this the last time Foodie Philip’s Family ate together. Tonight’s version was built on a Lamb Shank.

• The Lamb Shank was $10.71 or $5.36 per serve
• The Pomegranate was $1.78 or 90c per serve
• Mint came from our garden
• Strawberries were $1.79 and we used half or 45c per serve
• Cucumber was 98c and we used half, or 25c per serve
• Add 20c for Balsamic Vinegar
• The feta is $6.49 for 10.5 oz and we shared ⅓ or $1.09 per serve.

An excellent meal in perfect balance for $8.25. It was not lost on the Foodies that the Lamb Shank is a more expensive protein than Rack of Lamb at $5.13 per serve. Both have their place.

Lunch

We finished the Red Wine and Mushroom Meatloaf in a Panini Roll with Kumato and Butter Lettuce.

• The Meatloaf has already been accounted for across two evening meals
• Butter Lettuce adds 30c
• Five Kumato were $3.49 and we used one, or 35c per serve
• Add 10c for Carolina BBQ Sauce.

A great sandwich for 75c per serve.

Dinner

Tonight we thawed frozen wild caught salmon filets and wrapped them in a parchment paper pouch with a generous serve of Asparagus and a creamy mustard sauce. We served it with black rice.

• The salmon fillets were $8.35 for two or $4.18 per serve
• The Asparagus was $2.69 and we shared half, or 68c per serve
• Black rice adds 44c per serve
• Add 50c per serve for the Greek Yoghurt, Mustard and other ingredients.

An always enjoyable meal for $5.80 per serve.

Lunch

A nearby shopping trip put us near Mr Fish & Chips. We stuck with the Fried Scallops, Fries and Coleslaw and ordered extra Coleslaw.

This is a meal for one that we shared, making it $5.19 with tax and tip.

Dinner

Our Thursday night ‘Steak Night’ was a New York Strip Steak seared in our high tech wok, served with Root Vegetable Frites and a Cucumber Strawberry Salad.

• The NY Strip Steak was $20.18 or $10.09 per serve
• Root Vegetable Fries were $2.99 and we used half, or 75c per serve
• Strawberries were $1.79 and we used half or 45c per serve
• Cucumber was 98c and we used half, or 25c per serve
• Add 20c for Balsamic Vinegar.

The Steak was flavorsome and cooked exactly how we like it. We slightly overcooked the Root Vegetable Fries, but they were still good. Overall, a very good meal for $11.74 per serve.

Lunch

A simple Brioche Bagel with Deli Ham, Butter Lettuce and Kumato.

• The Bagel is 58c per serve
• Five Kumato were $3.49 and we used one, or 35c per serve
• Black Forest Ham is $3.29 per pack, or 66c per serve
• Lettuce add 30c per serve
• Add 40c for Garlic Spread.

A pretty good Bagel sandwich for $2.29 per serve.

Dinner

We sous vide the Boneless Pork Chops with a Coffee rub and served with Tex Mex Pinto Beans and a Cucumber Strawberry Salad.

• The pork chops are $10.30 or $5.15 per serve
• Add 40c for Coffee Rub
• The Pinto Beans were $2.25 or $1.13 per serve
• Butter Lettuce is 30c per serve
• Picked Onions add 35c per serve
• Bell Peppers add 32c per serve.

A very enjoyable meal for $7.65 per serve.

Lunch

A shopping trip had us near our favorite Gyro outlet, New York Chicken and Gyro, where we picked our Gyros for $8.17 per serve with tax and tip.

Dinner

We took most of the remaining Red Wine and Mushroom Meatloaf and fried it off in Butter, then served with an Almond and Blue Cheese Crumble Salad.

• The Meatloaf is $6.95 per serve
• Butter Lettuce is 45c per serve
• Semi-Dried Cherry Tomatoes are 75c per serve
• Marcona Almonds were $5.99 and we had ⅓ or $1.00 per serve
• Blue Cheese Crumbles add 44c per serve
• Add 40c for Butter and other ingredients
• Add 10c for Aldi Worcestershire Sauce.

We really like the extra crispiness of the fried Meatloaf and tonight was no exception. We did a taste comparison with the traditional Worcestershire Sauce and preferred the Aldi one by a significant amount. A very good meal for $10.09 per serve.

Lunch

We shared two simple sandwiches today: Kumato & Smokey Cheddar, along with a Sweet & Spicy Tuna, Sprouts & Avocado.

• Daves Killer Bread is 74c per serve
• Smokey Cheddar was $2.69 for 10 slices, or 27c per serve
• Five Kumato were $3.49 and we used one, or 35c per serve
• The Tuna Pouch is 99c or 50c per serve
• Sprouts add 20c per serve
• Avocados are 49c or 25c per serve.

Two decent half sandwiches for $2.31 per serve.

Dinner

Our ‘Meatless Monday’ starts with the remaining Slow-cooked Broccoli and Feta, reheated and turned into a Frittata, with extra Feta!

• The Slow-cooked Broccoli is $2.79 per serve
• Two Pastured Eggs are $1.02 per serve
• Extra Feta adds 59c per serve.

The Feta bring the seasoning into balance to make this a most enjoyable Frittata for $4.40 per serve.

Lunch

For lunch we purchased Heuvos Rancheros from La Fiesta for $10.54 with tax and tip.

Dinner

A return to the Red Wine and Mushroom Meatloaf, which is probably our favorite. We served with Cauliflower Gnocchi in a Blue Cheese Cream Sauce.

• The dry aged ground beef was $20.16 or $5.04 per serve
• Sliced portobello mushrooms were $2.49 or 63 per serve
• Onions and garlic add 20c per serve
• Two large eggs are $1.02 or 25c per serve
• The butter is $3.99 per block, and we used about 3/8 for four serves, or 38c per serve
• Red wine adds $1.00 or 25c per serve
• Add 20c for Worcestershire sauce and other spices per serve
• The English Peas were $3.49 and we served half, or 88c per serve
• The gnocchi was $2.69 or 67c per serve
• Blue cheese crumbles were $3.49 and we used half or 44c per serve
• Heavy cream is $3.29 per pint, but we used only ¼ or 21c per serve.

As always a very tasty, and filling meal. Neither Foodie completely finished! Pretty good for $7.16 per serve.

Lunch

Two simple sandwiches: Ham, Tomato & Smokey Cheddar paired with Egg Salad and Butter Lettuce

• Dave’s Killer Bread is 74c per serve
• Smokey Cheddar was $2.69 for 10 slices, or 27c per serve
• Black Forest Ham is $3.29 per pack, or 33c per serve
• Five Kumato were $3.49 and we used one, or 35c per serve
• Egg Salad is $3.69 and we use about ¼, or 46c per serve
• Lettuce add 30c per serve
• Add 40c for Garlic Spread.

A good combo for $2.85 per serve.

Dinner

Our swapped out ‘Fishy Friday’ is a return to our Smoked Salmon Pizza.

• The Smoked Salmon was $12.99 for 8oz, but we used only 6 oz, or $4.87 per serve
• The Pizza Dough was $1.29, or 65c per serve
• We used semi dried Cherry Tomatoes for 60c per serve
• About two ounces of Neufchatel went on each Pizza, or 25c per serve
• Add 30c for Capers and Shallot.

Again an excellent pizza. We forgot to dock the dough before cooking so it was a little more risen than ideal, but still good for $6.07 per serve.

Lunch

We still had the very tasty Apple Sauerkraut Salad so we made two sandwiches with it, and Deli Ham.

• The Brioche Bagel is 58c per serve
• Black Forest Ham is $3.29 per pack, or 66c per serve
• The Apple was 79c or 10c per serve
• The Artisanal Kraut is $3.29 per packet and we used about ⅛, or 21c per serve
• Add 40c for Garlic Spread.

A very tasty sandwich for $1.95 per serve.

Dinner

While we should be doing our ‘Fishy Friday’ the weather made outside grilling unappealing, so we swapped and did our “grazing” dinner with Brie, Caramelized Onion Dip, Raspberries, Green Olives, Bell Peppers (for stuffing with Neufchatel), Cashes and Sugar Snap Peas.

Grazing meals are very hard to calculate, but average out around $8.00 per serve.