Grocery Budget 05/09-05/15

This was Giant Eagle run #1.  The above cost me $4.73.  The 15 Powerade netted me $.09 towards the purchase of the bananas ($1.33) and juice ($3.49).

Giant Eagle had a sweet little catalina deal running with their Dole fruit, so I picked up all of the above for $14.94.  I used $14 in catalinas, and I picked up $6 more in catalinas.

Breakdown:

Ground Beef $1.99/lb

Dial handsoap $.35

Dial bars $2.70

Philly cream cheese minis $.50 each

Jimmy Dean sausage $2 each

Kraft Parmesan $2.49

Bananas $.49/lb

Grapes $1.79/lb

Bounty paper towels $.50 each

Mandarin oranges $.45 each

Tropical fruit $.45 each

Fruit crisp $.50

Peaches $.50 each

A friend took me to the West Side Market.  It is a really neat quasi-outdoor food market.  I had a really great time!  The market has a definite European flavor, with vendors vying for your attention offering everything from meat, pastry, cheese and breads, to exotic, as well as ordinary, fruits and vegetables.  Many of the vendors were aggressive, shouting and offering samples and discounts to lure your business.  I am looking forward to going back.  Here's what I got today:

Giant Pineapple $3

Apples (4) $2.50

Italian Sausage (1.67 lb) $3.13

Cubed Steak (1 lb.) $3.22

Popcorn (2 bags) $3.25

Strawberries (6 qt.) $5

Red potatoes (10 lb.) $6

Organic baby carrots (1 lb.) $1

Total: $27.10

Weekly Spending: $47.10