ITT SHOPPING LISTS

going to the store, brb

post yr shopping lists here, explain yr rationale, educate yr friends and peers

i'll i've got left in the fridge that is fresh is

-a single hot pepper
-ginger that is edging towards retirement
-eggs
-salsa

need greens, need roots, need meats, but how do i strategize? my carrots also go flaccid too soon

let me share a tip with you: if you keep ginger in the freezer and just grate it as you need it you will never have to retire any ginger ever again. also, frozen ginger is very easy to grate.

awesome idea, thank you!

you should get some chard

I'm spoiled b/c I get groceries delivered (<3 AmazonFresh). Here's what I got last time:

fresh

Broccoli Crowns, 1lb Package (California) @2 (Mr. Jaq knows how to cook and will eat)
Bok Choy, Organic, 1 Bunch (Oregon)@2 (for chicken+rice noodle+ peanut sauce stir-fry)
Sargento Mozzarella & Provolone Shredded Cheese, 16 oz@1 (for homemade pizza)
Knudsen Hampshire Sour Cream, 16 oz@1 (b/c I love it)
Mixed Heirloom Apples, Organic, Value Pack, 10 ct Package (Northwest)@1 (needed fruit, something different to try)

frozen

Marie Callender's, Pie Turkey Pot, 10 oz (Frozen)@2 (b/c we have been sick and no energy to cook)
Marie Callender's Chicken Pot Pie,10 oz (Frozen)@2 (b/c we have been sick and no energy to cook)
Strauss Gourmet Creations Veal Parmesan, 14.5 oz (Frozen)@2 (b/c we have been sick and no energy to cook)
Mary's Organic, Chicken Boneless Skinless Thigh, Air Chilled, 12 oz, (Frozen)@2 (for chicken/bok choy/ricenoodle/peanutsauce stir-fry)
Cucina Fresca Macaroni & Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 20 oz (Frozen)@1 (b/c we have been sick and no energy to cook, and was FREE!)

pantry & household

Bananas, Organic, 5 Count Bunch, Green (Mexico)@1 (for me and maybe to make banana bread)
Newman's Own Organic, Newman-O's, Vanilla Creme Filled Chocolate Cookies, 16 oz@2 (needed treats)
Angel Soft Bathroom Tissue, Double Roll, 2-Ply, 18 ct@2 (been sick w/ flu, can't get to Costco)
Masa's Thai Peanut Sauce, 12 oz@1 (for chicken/bok choy/ricenoodle/etc)
Nutella Hazelnut Spread, 13 oz@2 (for treats and breakfast dutch babies)
Bananas, Organic, 3 Count Bunch, Ripe (Mexico)@1 (for breakfast dutch babies)

Must note I keep a very well stocked pantry, always have canned tomatoes, tuna fish, beans, rice, pasta, grains, oils/spices/seasonings, dry milk on hand. Also a freezer stocked with pastured meats, and I make my own stock/render lard/etc). And there are 4 dozen eggs in the fridge too plus a pile of various cheeses. Also, beets/winter squashes/yams/potatoes variously around all the time.

mine from earlier today:

feta
mint
pine nuts
green onions
coffee

i was making a bulgar salad and was running low on coffee

Went to Trader Joe's last night to stock up on a few things they do really well:

masala simmer sauce
green curry simmer sauce
maple syrup
sun dried tomatoes
pine nuts
walnut pieces
candied ginger
popup sponges

so that was the list. In addition, I got:
brioche
rye bread
black forest ham
pastrami
gyoza
individual quiches
pumpkin butter
some french puff pastry almond cream dessert thing

b/c it is not a good idea to shop when you are hungry

Jaq, if you're ever in a candying mood, make your own candied ginger! I have a quart jar of the stuff that would have cost me $40-50 if I'd paid retail.

Oh, good idea! Do you peel it first, then just simmer in syrup like for citrus peel?

Yep, exactly the same. I blanched it in a couple of changes of water first. I overdid mine a little so it's more like caramelized ginger than candied ginger, but it turned out fine really.