Restocking

I ended my pantry challenge today, on the 13th day and in preparation for Thanksgiving.  What better way to celebrate the harvest than by ending a "fast" of sorts and feasting with family and friends?

I ended up spending about $115 at the co-op today and nearly reaching my max grocery budget for the month.  But considering that I usually spend about $100 a week and didn't spend any for 2 weeks, I think I would have gone WAY over my budget without the pantry challenge.  I declare it a success!

Here's what I bought on this restocking adventure:

Bulk:

nutritional yeast

org. basmati rice

org. local WW flour

org. local rolled oats

org. quinoa

org. brown rice flour

sea salt

org. local raw sunflower seeds

org. polenta

raw almonds

raw pecans

org. raisins

org. red lentils

org. brown rice

Produce:

org. satsuma mandarin oranges

org. lemons

org. local cranberries

org. garlic

org. parsley

org. ginger root

org. local potatoes

org. celery

org. local onions

Packaged

chocolate chips

org. tofu

org. pumpkin

org. tempeh

carob chips

baggies

org. gluten free pasta

org. fair trade brown sugar

org. olive oil

org. peanut butter

chai rooibos and cocoa spice teas

org. teff tortillas

org. lemon juice

org. bouillon cubes

cat litter

The best part?  I saved over $50 in staff discounts and members discounts!  I love seeing that.  

The real fun comes tomorrow (today because I'm up late) when we host our Thanksgiving meal.  I'll be sure to post pictures, don't worry.