Grocery lists

Take your smokies, wrap in bacon, thin bacon is better. Use a toothpic to hold together and a handy lil handle later,lol. Cover in brown sugar and bake.

My cousin makes the best and she takes the extra time puts brown sugar in a bowl, a dollop of bbq sauce and a smidge and I mean just a drop or two of dijon mustard and makes a paste. She then drizzles this over each smokie. It is delish.

Sorry I don't have exact measurements. We always just throw it together. They're always the first thing gone.

When baking you just have to watch the bacon for your likings and make sure the brown sugar doesn't burn. Well worth the time and effort.


Ruby

OMG. This all sounds so good.

 I just got back from grocery shopping this morning.

Here's what I got:

-I hear ya' on the chili thing, I got stuff to make sloppy joe's (I dont eat the bun, just eat it like chili). I use ground beef, onion/garlic, diced tomatoes, and a bunch of spices. It has brown sugar in it, so regular chili is better for carb watchers.  But my family loves this and it doesnt bother me.
-Greek yogurt
-Eggs
-Lemon curd, I use little to mix in my yogurt.  Again, not for the serious carb watchers
-Pistachios, cashes, and macademia nuts - my current fav's
-Deli meats to roll up - ham, turkey, and provolone
-Pickles which I roll up with the above at times
-Canned tiuna
-Olives from the olive bar at Fresh Market - some stuffed w provolone and some stuffed w blue cheese
-Baby back ribs for tomorrow (yum!)
-Heavy cream for coffee and shakes
-Breakfast sausage
-Tea, I drink a ton of hot and/or iced tea
-Stuff for taco dip - refried beans and cream cheese, which I beat together with taco seasoning, and top with salsa, sour cream, cheese, and assorted taco toppings.  My son has friends over tonight and they'll eat this with tortilla chips.  I'll eat some with a spoon.

Baby back ribs - YUM!!!!!! How do you make them? I've bought the fully cooked ones from the store, but they are too tough for me. I only have luck with the ones from Honey Baked Ham. I've never had any real luck making them on my own. Care to share?

I have completely forgotten about sloppy joes, but that's going on the list!!! No bun necessary.

I also do my own version of baked spaghetti. I don't do too many noodles these days, as they don't like me, which in turn makes me not like them. I brown my beef, add spaghetti sauce of my choice. Put it in a very small casserole dish, top with parm, provolone and mozz and bake until bubbly. It's YUMMY!

 Once I learned how to make baby back ribs, I was shocked at how easy they are.

Take the rack of uncooked ribs.  Turn it over to make sure there is no silver membrane type thing running down the back.  If it is, take a sharp knife and cut it off.  I get mine at The Fresh Market and they take it off before selling, but I read this step on the internet so thought I'd mention it.

Put the whole rack in a roasting pan, on a cookie sheet, or in an aluminum foil disposable lasagna plan - really whatever you have that they will fit in.

Season them with salt and pepper, or whatever you like.  Ideas would be a BBQ,rub or garlic powder, etc.  Dont get carried away because you will put bbq sauce on them later.

Leave them in the oven at 250 degrees for about 3 hours.  When the meat is softened and pulling away from the bone is when you take them out.

The put them on the grill outside with some BBQ sauce to crispen them up, it takes about 5 minutes!
I suppose if it's winter and you dont have the grill going you could just put them under your broiler for a few minutes, too.

Thank you for this. I will definitely try a small rack next time, and see how it goes!

 "MY" Grocery list usually consists of the following

Gr. Beef (use it so many ways)
bulk italian sausage
cheddarwurst sausages
bacon
bulk breakfast sausage
steaks
pork roasts
chicken breast
whole chickens
pouches of tuna fish
pork chops
ribs
ham
half & half
Greek Yogurt
butter
sf pudding
dt. dew (a 6 pack of bottles last two weeks now)
coffee
sf vanilla syrup


Of course, then I have to add the kids stuff in too....
potatoes, carrots, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, snap peas and other assorted fresh veggies....I try not to eat too many of 'their' snacks. LOL 

Great list!

What do you use the bulk italian sausage to make? I thought of getting some this week and mixing with ground beef to make meatballs, but I've never had one actually stay down. Mind you, I've never made them at home. I love italian sausage, just not sure how to use it!

i grocery shop once a month- and as it happens that was today- here is the complete list without my husband and household stuff included. I get it delivered so i get an email with everything listed.
 
So for those of you who are interested in grocery prices in N CA. Safeway here it is.- BTW the whole thing was about 440.00- ouch :(


Nucoa Margarine Quarters - 16 Oz 1.00 $2.19   $2.19  
Lucerne Cottage Cheese 4% Large Curd - 16 Oz 1.00 $3.09   $3.09  
Lucerne Cream Cheese - 8 Oz 2.00 $2.79   $5.58  
Kraft Singles Sharp Cheddar Singles - 12 Oz 1.00 $3.00   $3.00  
Sargento Deli Style Pepper Jack Cheese With Habanero - 7.5 Oz 1.00 $2.99   $2.99  
Sargento Deli Style Muenster Natural Sliced Cheese - 8 Oz 1.00 $2.99   $2.99  
Sargento Shredded Mexican Four Cheese Blend - 8 Oz 2.00 $2.99   $5.98  
Sargento Shredded Fancy Sharp Cheddar Cheese - 8 Oz 2.00 $2.99   $5.98  
Precious Colby Jack Sticks - 13.3 Oz 1.00 $3.99   $3.99  
Lucerne Eggs Large Grade AA - 12 Count 1.00 $2.79   $2.79  
Lucerne Half And Half Ultra Pasteurized - Half Gallon 1.00 $3.99   $3.99  
Total Fage Total 2% 200 Gr - 7.0 Oz 2.00 $1.33   $2.66  
Boursin Gourmet Spreadable Spinach and Artichoke - 6.5 Oz 1.00 $3.00   $3.00  
Ortega Chiles Diced - 4 Oz 1.00 $1.00   $1.00  
Las Palmas Sauce Enchilada - 28 Oz 1.00 $2.49   $2.49  
Guerrero King Size White Corn Tortilla - 37.5 Oz 1.00 $1.99   $1.99  
Safeway SELECT Gourmet Club Frozen Chicken Enchilada - 32 Oz 1.00 $7.69   $7.69  
Safeway SELECT Gourmet Club Frozen Food Lasagna Meat - 40 Oz 1.00 $7.69   $7.69  
Cool Whip Extra Creamy Whipped Topping - 8 Oz 1.00 $1.50   $1.50  
California And Washington Whole Petite Beans - 14 Oz 1.00 $2.49   $2.49  
Birds Eye Steamfresh Broccoli Florets Fresh Frozen Vegetables - 12 Oz 1.00 $2.49   $2.49  
California And Washington Petite White Corn - 16 Oz 1.00 $2.49   $2.49  
Ore Ida Golden Crinkle Cut French Fries - 32 Oz 1.00 $3.00   $3.00  
O Organics Pilaf Brown Rice - 2-10 Oz 2.00 $1.99   $3.98  
1 LB Ranchers Reserve Beef Ribeye Steak Bone-In 1.00 $6.49   $6.49  
3.50 LB Ranchers Reserve Beef Top Sirloin Steak Extreme Value 1.00 $3.99   $13.97  
1 LB 80% Lean Ground Beef Steakhouse Patties No More Than 20% Fat 4.00 $2.99   $11.96  
Manor House Chicken Thighs Frozen Valu Pack - 4 Lb 1.00 $6.59   $6.59  
3.50 LB Foster Farms Chicken Whole Fresh 1.00 $1.69   $5.92  
Lascco Sliced Smoked Nova Salmon - 4 Oz 1.00 $2.99   $2.99  
3 LB Pork Shoulder Blade Steak Extreme Value Pack 1.00 $1.99   $5.97  
2.50 LB Pork Shoulder Blade Country Style Rib 1.00 $2.29   $5.73  
4.50 LB Pork Shoulder Blade Roast Bone In 1.00 $1.99   $8.96  
Foster Farms Chicken Strips Southwest - 6 Oz 1.00 $2.99   $2.99  
Hillshire Farm Roast Beef Ultra Thin - 8 Oz 1.00 $3.99   $3.99  
Oscar Mayer Ham Brown Sugar Deli Shaved - 9 Oz 1.00 $3.50   $3.50  
Oscar Mayer Deli Shaved Chicken Rotisserie - 9 Oz 1.00 $3.50   $3.50  
Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Shaved Chicken Cajun - 8 Oz 1.00 $3.50   $3.50  
Jimmy Dean Sausage Crumbles Original Fully Cooked - 9.6 Oz 1.00 $3.49   $3.49  
Johnsonville Beer N Bratwurst - 19.76 Oz 1.00 $3.99   $3.99  
Ball Park Grillmaster Hearty Beef Franks - 14.5 Oz 2.00 $6.09   $12.18  
Open Nature Beef Franks Uncured - 16 Oz 1.00 $4.39   $4.39  
Safeway Wheat Giant Hamburger Buns - 18.5 Oz 1.00 $2.00   $2.00  
Safeway Kitchens Hot Dog Buns Enriched 8 Count - 12 Oz 1.00 $1.50   $1.50  
Best Foods Mayonnaise With Olive Oil - 30 Fl. Oz. 1.00 $3.49   $3.49  
Jack Daniels Original Recipe Barbecue Sauce - 28 Oz 1.00 $2.99   $2.99  
Mccormick Grill Mates Zest Herb Marinade - 1.06 Oz 1.00 $0.88   $0.88  
Mccormick Grillmates Brown Sugar Bourbon Marinade - 1.25 Oz 1.00 $0.88   $0.88  
Mccormick Grill Mates Lemon Pepper With Herbs Seasoning - 2.75 Oz 1.00 $1.99   $1.99  
Kingsford Resealable Container Corn Starch - 16 Oz 1.00 $2.49   $2.49  
Nestle Toll House Dark Chocolate Morsel - 10 Oz 1.00 $3.49   $3.49  
Jello Pudding Instant Sugar Free And Fat Free White Chocolate - 1 Oz 1.00 $1.89   $1.89  
Jello Pudding Instant Sugar Free Fat Free Banana - 0.9 Oz 1.00 $1.89   $1.89  
Safeway Preserves Seedless Raspberry - 18 Oz 1.00 $2.79   $2.79  
Skippy Natural Chunky Peanut Butter - 15 Oz 1.00 $2.50   $2.50  
Kraft 1000 Island Salad Dressing - 24 Fl. Oz. 1.00 $3.49   $3.49  
Wishbone Salad Dressing Vinaigrette Red Wine - 16 Fl. Oz. 1.00 $2.50   $2.50  
Hidden Valley Ranch Ranch Mix Party Dip - 1 Oz 1.00 $2.99   $2.99  
Ocean Spray Craisins Trail Mix Cranberry and Chocolate Prepacked - 6 Oz 2.00 $3.89   $7.78  
O Organics Cashew Roasted And Salted - 11 Oz 1.00 $5.99   $5.99  
Avocados Hass Large 2.00 $1.50   $3.00  
Colorful Harvest Rainbow Heirloom Carrots - 16 Oz 1.00 $2.49   $2.49  
Colorful Harvest Ruby Jewel Heirloom Sweet Red Corn - 4 Package 1.00 $2.99   $2.99  
Cucumbers Hot House Long English 1.00 $1.67   $1.67  
Greens Kale 10oz Clam Prepacked - 10 Oz 1.00 $2.00   $2.00  
Texas Sweet Onions 2.00 $0.99   $1.14  
Onions Green 1.00 $1.69   $1.69  
Yellow Bell Peppers 1.00 $1.50   $1.50  
Green Bell Peppers 1.00 $1.09   $1.09  
Red Bell Peppers 1.00 $1.00   $1.00  
Red Potatoes 8.00 $1.89   $3.76  
Parsnips 1.00 $2.19   $1.10  
Red Tomatoes On The Vine 1.00 $2.99   $0.75  
Chiquita Red Apple Bites With Caramel Multi Pack - 5 / 2.2 Oz 1.00 $3.00   $3.00  
Fresh Express Salads Spring Mix Prepacked - 5 Oz 1.00 $2.50   $2.50  
Fresh Express Veggie Lovers Salad Bonus Pack - 14.4 Oz 1.00 $2.50   $2.50  
Garden Highway Celery Sticks - 14 Oz 1.00 $2.50   $2.50  
Azumaya Tofu Firm - 14 Oz 1.00 $1.00   $1.00  
Italian Parsley Bunch 1.00 $1.09   $1.09  
Russell Stover Sugar Free Mint Patties Candy Bag - 3 Oz 1.00 $1.50   $1.50  
Fritos Original Corn Chips - 10.5 Oz 1.00 $2.49   $2.49  
Fritos Hot Corn Flamin Chips - 10.5 Oz 1.00 $2.49   $2.49  
Mission Restaurant Style Brown Bag - 20 Oz 1.00 $2.50   $2.50  
Pemmican Premium Cut Original Beef Jerky - 3.25 Oz 1.00 $3.99   $3.99  
Pemmican Premium Cut Peppered Beef Jerky - 3.25 Oz 1.00 $3.99   $3.99  
Pemmican Premium Cut Teriyaki Beef Jerky - 3.25 Oz 1.00 $3.99   $3.99  
Planters Trail Mix Nuts and Choc - 6 Oz 1.00 $2.50   $2.50 
SAfeway Non Dairy Creamer - 16 Oz 1.00 $3.69   $3.69  
Nescafe Clasico Instant Coffee - 7 Oz 1.00 $4.99   $4.99  
Safeway 100% Natural Green Tea - 40 Count 1.00 $2.99   $2.99 
Glaceau Smar****er - 33.8 Fl. Oz. 6.00 $1.00   $6.00  
Gatorade Powder Stix Tube Lemon Lime - 2.5 Oz 1.00 $4.39   $4.39  
Kraft Velveeta Chsy Skillets Ultimate Cheesebrger Mac - 12.86 Oz 1.00 $2.00   $2.00  
Rice A Roni / Pasta Roni Natures Way - 5 Oz 1.00 $1.00   $1.00  
Barilla Whole Grain Rotini Pasta - 13.25 Oz 1.00 $2.19   $2.19  
Barilla Whole Grain Spaghetti Pasta - 13.25 Oz 1.00 $2.19   $2.19  
Dreamfields Low Carbohydrate Spaghetti - 13.25 Oz 1.00 $3.29   $3.29  
Safeway SELECT Sun Dried Tomato Olive Pasta Sauce - 26 Oz 1.00 $2.00   $2.00  
Safeway SELECT Pasta Sauce Four Cheese - 26 Oz 1.00 $2.00   $2.00  
Safeway SELECT Artichoke Pesto Pasta Sauce - 26 Oz 1.00 $2.00   $2.00  
Kelloggs Fiber Plus Cinnamon Oat Crunch Cereal - 11.5 Oz 1.00 $4.99   $4.99 
Quaker High Fiber Maple And Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal - 8-1.58 Oz 1.00 $5.29   $5.29  
Quaker High Fiber Cinnamon Swirl Instant Oatmeal - 8-1.58 Oz 1.00 $5.29   $5.29  
Vitalicious Vitamuffin Vita Tops Banana Nut - 8 Oz 1.00 $4.49   $4.49  
Kelloggs Eggo Waffles Nutri Grain Honey Oat - 12.3 Oz 1.00 $2.50   $2.50  
Planters Heart Health Nutrition Bar - 6.15 Oz 1.00 $3.79   $3.79 
Fiber One 90 Calorie Chocolate Fudge Brownie Bars - 5.34 Oz 1.00 $4.79   $4.79  
Chicken Of The Sea Prem Boneless Pink Salmon Pouch - 7.1 Oz 1.00 $2.50   $2.50  
Campbells Chunky Grilled Chicken And Sausage Gumbo Soup - 18.8 Oz 1.00 $3.29   $3.29  
Campbells Chunky Hearty Beef Barley Soup - 19 Oz 1.00 $3.29   $3.29  
Campbells Chunky Hearty Italian-Style Wedding - 18.8 Oz 1.00 $3.29   $3.29  
Spam Lunchon Meat Low Sodium - 12 Oz 1.00 $3.69   $3.69  
Hormel Turkey Chili No Beans - 15 Oz 1.00 $3.29   $3.29  
Hunts Manwich Sauce - 15.5 Oz 1.00 $1.00   $1.00  
Hunts Manwich Thick and Chunky Sloppy Joe Sauce - 15.5 Oz 1.00 $1.00   $1.00 

Thanks for the many, many great ideas! For once a month, I don't think 440 is too bad at all. I spent over 100 a week for just me. Now, this does include some incidentals like TP, washing detergent and such as needed.

How do you like the Vitatops? I've seen them and wanted to try, but haven't yet. Which flavors have you tried?