The semiSerious Foodies

Lunch

For lunch we had some simple Deli Ham and Coleslaw sandwiches.

• Dave’s Killer Bread is 74c per serve
• Deli Ham is 66c per serve
• The Coleslaw adds 70c per serve.

A decent sandwich for $2.10 per serve.

Dinner

A new Fishy Friday – and Tuna – option: Tahitian Poisson Cru, or marinated raw Tuna.

• 12 oz Ahi Tuna was $5.19, or $2.60 per serve
• Cucumber adds 40c per serve
• Bell Peppers add 32c per serve
• The container of Grape Tomatoes was $3.49 and we used about 1/5, or 35c per serve
• Add 60c for Limes and other ingredients.

The Poisson Cru was very successful, with the Coconut Milk bringing a creaminess that works well with the vegetable and Tuna. A very good meal that we will repeat, for $4.27 per serve.

Lunch

During our weekly shopping trip to Aldi, the Foodies picked up Fried Scallops, Fries & Coleslaw from Mr Fish & Chips for $5.19 per serve with tax and tip.

Dinner

A return to a Summer favorite: Avocado, Mango and sous vide Shrimp.

• 1 lb of shrimp is $10.99,  or and we used half $2.75 per serve.
• Mango was 40c per serve
• Avocado was 25c per serve
• Add 35c for Lettuce
• Add 20c for dressing ingredients.

A very tasty meal for $3.95 per serve.

Lunch

Foodie Greg had picked up some Chorizo so we had Chorizo, Smokey Cheddar and Bell Pepper sandwiches again.

• Dave’s Killer Bread is 74c per serve
• Smokey Cheddar is 34c per serve
• The Chorizo was $4.72 and we half, or $1.18 per serve
• Add 50c for Garlic Spread
• Fire Roasted Peppers cost $1.99 and we used half, or 50c per serve.

A very tasty sandwich for $3.26 per serve.

Dinner

We swapped our ‘Steak night’ to tonight due to the predicted weather.

• The NY Strip was $16.07 for two steaks, or $4.02 per serve
• Limes were 49c for two but we shared one, or 13c per serve
• Mint was from our garden
• Lettuce adds 60c per serve
• Spring Onions we grow
• The Bell Pepper was 64c or 32c per serve
• Instead of a Chili we used some Sweet Chili Sauce, which adds 20c per serve
• Add 30c for Fish Sauce and other ingredients.

It’s a favorite because it’s very tasty, for $5.57 per serve.

Lunch

There was still Smoked Salmon so we made Bagels with Neufchatel, Capers & Shallots on a Brioche Bagel.

• The Brioche Bagel is 58c
• The Smoked Salmon pieces were $1.38 per serve
• Add 20c for Neufchatel
• Add 40c for Shallot and Capers.

A great lunch for $2.56 per serve, which is way less than a Deli bagel and we have a better view!

Dinner

We went simple, and unheated, on a hot evening.

• The Rotisserie Chicken was $4.97 for a good sized bird, or $1.24 per serve
• The Caesar Salad Kit is $1.00 per serve
• A Pastured Egg adds 38c per serve.

A tasty meal for $2.62 per serve.

Lunch

We toasted the other two Brioche Baguettes and topped with the reheated Soutzoukakia and some Lettuce.

• We shared a $3.33 serve of the Soutzoukakia, or $1.67 per serve
• The Baguettes were $3.49 for four, or 88c per serve
• Add 10c for the Lettuce.

Other than the bread, this was pretty good for $2.65 per serve.

Dinner

Being Meatless Monday we had a Mushroom focused stir-fry on Ramen Noodles.

• A pack of four Shin Noodle Bowl was $3.69 or 93c per serve
• Bok Choy adds 40c per serve
• Baby Bell Peppers add 32c per serve
• A 12oz bag is $3.79 and we used half, or $1.90 per serve
• Add 50c for other ingredients.

The frozen Mushrooms were very successful, contributing to a good dish for $4.05 per serve.

Lunch

Out of curiosity Foodie Greg had picked up some Brioche Baguettes from Aldi, which we toasted and topped with Avocado, Bacon, Chicken Breast, Semi-dried Tomatoes and Onion Sprouts.

• The Avocado was 68c or 34c per serve
• The Baguettes were $3.49 for four, or 88c per serve
• The Bacon was $3.49 or 14 slices (from Amazon Fresh), and we used three, or 73c per serve
• Add 45c for Semi-dried Tomatoes
• Add 30c for Onion Sprouts.

The Brioche Baguette was not particularly successful, but overall a good lunch for $2.70 per serve.

Dinner

A welcome return to our sous vide Rack of Lamb with Raspberry, Feta and Mint Salad; Dolmas and Hummus.

• For $22.13 we got 2.25 lbs of Rack of Lamb that we split into four 9oz (approx) serves for $5.53 per serve
• Raspberries were $1.50 and we used ½ of the punnet, or 37c per serve
• The Mixed Greens were $1.49 and we used half, or 38c each
• Mint was from our garden
• The Feta adds 48c per serve
• Add 15c for Dressing ingredients
• Dolmas from Whole Foods were $3.41 (on special) or $1.70 per serve
• Add 30c for Hummus.

An excellent meal for $8.91 per serve.

Lunch

After extensive research, we are convinced that Skewers’ Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich is our favorite for $8.75 per serve, with a shared Fries.

Dinner

A nice warm night was a perfect setting for our Smoked Salmon Pizza.

• Sockeye Smoked Salmon pieces were $5.49 or $2.75 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
• Add 40c for dressed Greens.

Our favorite Pizza for $4.96 per serve.

Lunch

We met up at Gordon Biersch with a friend in town briefly, for $23.36 per serve.

Dinner

Tonight was a return to the very tasty Seared Scallops with Pea Puree.

• The frozen “dry packed” Scallops were $9.69, or $4.85 per serve
• Frozen peas are $1.29 per pack, or 65c per serve
• A pint of half & half is $1.49 and half is used in the puree, or 38c per serve
• Stock adds 50c per serve
• Other ingredients add 40c per serve.

An excellent meal for $6.78 per serve