The semiSerious Foodies

Lunch

Today we returned to the very successful Hummus & Sprouts paired with a Cheddar and Kumato sandwich.

• Dave’s Killer Bread is 66c per serve
• The Sprouts are $2.99 and we use ¼ per sandwich, or 38c per serve
• The Hummus was $3.99 and we used ¼ or 50c per serve
• The Old Croc is $4.99 and we used half, or $1.25 per serve
• Five Kumato were $3.49 and we shared one, or 35c per serve.

Both sandwiches were tasty for $3.14 per serve.

Dinner

A long time ago we used to make Eggs in Purgatory regularly, but ultimately couldn’t find a really good Tomato Sauce. After discovering the Rao’s Marinara we decided to try their Arrabbiata Sauce, which has a bit of spicy heat to it.

As it turns out, we preferred the Marinara Sauce, which seemed to have more depth of flavor, whereas the Arrabbiata Sauce relied on the heat without the complex tomato flavors of the Marinara.

• At $8.99 or $4.50 per serve, the sauce is not cheap, but it is good
• Pastured Eggs are 51c and we averaged one and a half, or 77c per serve.

An enjoyable meal, and one we’ll definitely repeat with the Marinara Sauce, for $5.27 per serve.

Lunch

For Lunch we fried off some Bacon and blistered some Cherry Tomatoes. We then scrambled eggs and stacked it all on Toast.

• The Dave’s Killer Bread is 33c per serve
• Two eggs each are $1.02 per serve
• A Rasher or Bacon is 67c per serve
• The cherry tomatoes were $2.99 and we used 1/3 or 50c per serve.

A good Sunday lunch for $2.52 per serve.

Dinner

We returned to the Spanish-Style Meatloaf with a mix of ground pork and ground Turkey. Although we skipped the cheese, we will get four serves from this meatloaf.

• The pork came from our Keller Crafted meat delivery – 1 lb of ground pork cost $8.31 or $2.08 per serve
• The Ground Turkey was $2.99 or 50c per serve
• The potato was 75c or 19c per serve
  
• The orange bell pepper was $1.99 or 50c per serve
• Instead of white bread we used Panko breadcrumbs at $2.99 for 16oz and we used 8oz or 37c per serve
• An pastured egg is 51c or 13c per serve
• Add 30c per serve for paprika, onion, garlic, thyme and seasoning
• The Black Beans are 50c per serve.

The combination of smoked paprika and pork made this very reminiscent of dry chorizo, except with a much lighter texture and it paired well with the Black Beans for $4.57 per serve.

Lunch

The Foodies were close to the New York Chicken and Gyro so we picked up Lamb Gyros for $8.17 per serve with tax and tip.

Dinner

Being Fishy Friday we decided on homemade Clam Chowder using Foodie Greg’s own recipe, which made six serves in total.

• The Clams and Clam Juice were $11.49 or $1.92 per serve
• Celery was 99c but we used half, or 8c per serve
• Russet Potatoes were $1.83 or 31c per serve
• Bacon was $7.99 for 12 rashers and we used two, or 22c per serve
• Half and Half is $1.49 or 25c per serve
• Add 20c per serve for other ingredients.

This made an excellent Clam Chowder, with abundant “clammage” and a smooth creamy texture. A great soup for $2.98 per serve.

Lunch

Our sandwiches today were the very successful Hummus & Sprouts paired with a Cheddar and Kumato sandwich.

• Dave’s Killer Bread is 66c per serve
• The Sprouts are $2.99 and we use ¼ per sandwich, or 38c per serve
• The Hummus was $3.99 and we used ¼ or 50c per serve
• The Old Croc is $4.99 and we used half, or $1.25 per serve
• Five Kumato were $3.49 and we shared one, or 35c per serve.

Both sandwiches were tasty for $3.14 per serve.

Dinner

For dinner we pan seared two small Top Sirloin steaks from our meat box, and paired with a Farrow Tabbouleh.

• The top sirloin from the Keller Crafted delivery was $12.36 or $6.18 per serve
• The farrow was $1.79 for the pack, but we shared ⅓ or 10c per serve
• Béarnaise sauce was $3.29 and we used ¼ or 42c per serve
• The cherry tomatoes were $2.99 and we used half or 75c per serve
  
• Parsley was 33c or 16c per serve
  
• Add 30c for seasoning.

The Steak was a little disappointing. While it had great flavor it was somewhat tougher than we have come to expect from Keller. Still an enjoyable meal for $7.91 per serve.

Lunch

For lunch the Foodies returned to toasted sandwiches: Sweet & Spicy Tuna, Capers & Swiss, Smoked Turkey Breast, Kumato & Swiss.

• Dave’s Killer Bread is 66c per serve
• Sweet & Spicy Tuna is 50c per serve
• The Smoked Turkey is $3.49 for 10 slices, & we used two, or 35c per serve
• Swiss slices are 12 for $3.99 or 34c per serve
  
• Add 30c for butter, capers and garlic spread.

On a cool day toasted sandwiches are a delight, for $2.15 per serve.

Dinner

Having picked up some fresh Pork Chorizo Sausages from Whole Foods we decided to cook them in a Sausage and Bean Casserole that will give us four serves.

• The Pork Chorizo Sausages were $11.32 or $2.83 per serve
• Bell Pepper was $1.99 or 50c per serve
• Black Eyed Peas cost $1.19 or 30c per serve
• White wine adds 25c per serve
• Fire Roasted canned tomatoes were $2.39 or 60c per serve
• Add 60c for seasoning, onion and garlic.

A warming, filling stew that tasted pretty good for $5.08 per serve.

Lunch

Today we had Heuvos Rancheros from La Fiesta nearby, for $9.63 per serve with tax and tip.

Dinner

Tonight we grilled Lamb Loin Chops from Whole Foods, and served with a Mung Bean Sprout Salad.

• The Lamb Loin Chops were $11.69 or $5.85 per serve
• Mung Bean Sprouts were $2.49 and we used about half, or 63c per serve
• A Fresno Peppeer was 35c or 18c per serve
• Add 30c for other ingredients.

The Loin Chops were great and the salad a good balance for $6.96 per serve.