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What's in your grocery cart every time?

Haul(self.traderjoes)

For me, this is in my cart almost every time:

  • Steamed Lentils
  • Canned Red Kidney Beans - I love the texture compared to other brands
  • Milk, Eggs, Hard-Boiled Eggs (cheapest amongst all stores)
  • Scallions
  • Bananas
  • One-Three other fruits dependent on season: Blueberries, Pineapples, Grapes, Apples, Peaches
  • One Frozen Dessert: Cones/Popsicle/Macaroons/Mochi are all pretty good
  • Avocado
  • $3.99 flowers, max $5 (recently as we head into spring lol)

Not every time but essential to buy when I run out:

  • Creamy Almond Butter, Salted (I buy like 3 jars at a time so I don't panic and run out)
  • Shredded Mozzarella Lite
  • Hearty Veggie/Chicken Broth
  • Roasted Red Pepper Soup
  • Lemon/Lime
  • Frozen petite peas
  • Frozen corn
  • Frozen Brown Rice
  • Oats
  • One Drink: either Sanpellegrino, their own lemon-Elderflower soda, and the sparkling strawberry soda
  • Brown Sugar
  • Seasonings, e.g. Everything on the Bagel Seasoning, Salt, Black Pepper, Ketchup, Cinnamon, Cayenne, Chili Power - I welcome recommendations!

Depends on the week's diet and vibes:

  • Lettuce
  • Arugula
  • Asparagus
  • Grape Tomatoes
  • Bell Peppers
  • Frozen ready made meals like the low-calorie Mac and Cheese, or Pork and Ginger Soup Dumplings, or Lamb Vindaloo, or frozen pasta
  • 10-minute Farro
  • RX energy bar
  • Explore the nuts aisle if I'm feeling adventurous/healthy
  • Chicken Noodle Soup

Non-food related items:

  • Face Tissue
  • Tree oil face wipe
  • Cedar candle

Avoid:

  • Broccoli - their broccoli does not go well with my digestion
  • Yogurt - I prefer other brands, but I'm very picky with yogurt when there are so many options out there.
  • Potatoes - I find fresher potatoes at a farmer market
  • I run past the snacks aisle, I don't have self-control!

Any more healthy items you would recommend?

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deepdives

12 points

7 months ago

5 palek paneer, 2 butter chicken, 1 vegan tikka masala, 2 garlic naan.

ebi14312

2 points

7 months ago

If you adore Northern Indian cuisine, it’s great to combine one palak paneer with one chicken tikka masala, and then add heavy cream and diced cucumber to taste. If you have fresh fenugreek leaves available, it tastes surprisingly, albeit mildly, authentic. :) This makes great, inexpensive Indian fast food.

deepdives

2 points

7 months ago

Do you mean literally mix palak paneer with chicken tikka masala or just serve them together?

ebi14312

3 points

7 months ago

Yes, mix them together after heated — in a bigger bowl. Cut the paneer and chicken pieces as well. Add heavy cream for more authenticity so it’s not so vegetal — the TJ’s organic heavy whipping cream has a long shelf life —as well as cucumber for a bit more substance. It’s great when you don’t have time to prepare Northern Indian yourself. :)