Hi guys!
Thank you all so much for the wonderful ideas! I actually went with an article on how I personally grocery shop on a budget. What my main staples are…where I go….what my thoughts are. Check it out! I loved everyone’s ideas though and now I totally have writing subjects for the next…year? I’m already thinking of tomorrow!
I got my 2 mile run in this morning and then have just been online ever since, catching up on the exciting world of social media. For lunch I was going to meet my mom but something came up and I ended up having lunch here. I made a very messy, yet very delicious, chicken pita!
Basically, I just stuffed rotisserie chicken into a whole wheat pita with hummus, honey mustard, HOT SAUCE, lettuce and goat cheese! It was divine! 🙂
An applesauce for dessert! Eating applesauce always makes me feel like I’m in third grade but I love it anyways.
Say some prayers for me…I have an important phone call this evening!
katie s
July 28, 2009 at 12:50 pmGood luck!!!! Hope it all goes well!
Recipes for Creativity
July 28, 2009 at 12:59 pmI just said some prayers for you but I’ll say more later, good luck!
Megan (The Runner's Kitchen)
July 28, 2009 at 1:05 pmCongrats on the run this morning! Buying the groceries I like while staying on a budget is a constant struggle for me. I recently posted about it on my blog: http://runnerskitchen.wordpress.com/2009/07/15/fancy-groceries-on-a-budget/
I have such an addiction to Whole Foods 🙂
Angharad
July 28, 2009 at 1:06 pmWooop wooop!! Good luck on the call!! That wrap looks out of this world – need to go and tuck into the one I brought for lunch RIGHT NOW!
Karla
July 28, 2009 at 1:08 pmJenna, your wrap sounds delicious – everything’s better with goat cheese! Sending lots of positive vibes your way for this evening!
Megan (The Runner's Kitchen)
July 28, 2009 at 1:09 pmCongrats on the 2 mile run this morning! Buying the groceries I like while staying in budget is a constant struggle for me. I recently posted about it on my blog. I have quite the Whole Foods addiction 🙂
Whitney
July 28, 2009 at 1:10 pmYou are right about everything being better with hot sauce! I just had the most amazing fish tacos with hot sauce…YUM!
Good luck!
Deva
July 28, 2009 at 1:16 pmGood luck with your phone call – your lunch looks so yum 🙂
Jenna
July 28, 2009 at 1:17 pmI love messy pitas!! 🙂 they are always the best.
Mandy A
July 28, 2009 at 1:20 pmLOVE rotisserie chicken sandwiches!!
Good luck with all of your calls today! Prayers going up 🙂
Daria (Summer of the CSAs)
July 28, 2009 at 1:23 pmNice topic choice! And good luck with the big phone call!
JB
July 28, 2009 at 1:26 pmhope everything goes well this evening! every time you put hot sauce on hummus i want some, but i keep forgetting to try it out!
kailey
July 28, 2009 at 1:29 pmI hope your phone call goes well tonight!
Eve
July 28, 2009 at 1:29 pmGreat article. I tell all of my clients it’s possible to eat healthy on a budget! You just have to be smart about it, know where to shop, and plan!
Linda
July 28, 2009 at 1:30 pmLoved your article Jenna….really interesting and helpful too 😀
Your chicken pita lunch looks so good and tasty….I love goat cheese!
I’ll send up some prayers to the “big guy” regarding your important phone call 😉
Erica
July 28, 2009 at 1:33 pmHey girl! I thought the article was great. Thats exactly how I food shop too! Costco about once a month and then food store for smaller shops each week. We def spend a good deal of money on food, but I think its still way cheaper and healthier than eating out! Glad you got your run in. Hope the rest of your day goes well- you will be in my thoughts!!
Christie @ Quit Your Diet
July 28, 2009 at 1:38 pmGreat article!
Good luck tonight!
Amanda @ Cakes and Ale
July 28, 2009 at 1:39 pmDelish! I’ve been digging pitas as sandwich bread lately too… something about it is so satisfying!
Shannon (The Daily Balance)
July 28, 2009 at 1:52 pmgood luck with your phone call! Your pita looked fantastic! Great choice for lunch!
Cynthia (It all changes)
July 28, 2009 at 1:53 pmI love messy pitas. I had a messy wrap for lunch with egg and hummus and cheese. Delish 🙂
WholeBodyLove
July 28, 2009 at 1:55 pmMy work computer won’t let me access True/Slant 🙁 But, I can’t wait to read your article!
Paula
July 28, 2009 at 2:09 pmOooh! Prayers and good vibes headed your way.
britt
July 28, 2009 at 2:14 pmgood luck on the phone call! i will keep you in my prayers.
thanks for sharing your grocery list/grocery strategies! we’re supposed to be on a grocery budget at my house but it’s so hard. everytime i go to the grocery store for just a few things, i end up spending way more than i’d like. i will try to keep some of your ideas in mind for sure!
Tess
July 28, 2009 at 2:17 pmI’ll be thinking about you tonight, good luck!
Amanda (My Summerizations)
July 28, 2009 at 2:27 pmgood luck, good luck!
loved your article. good choice on the topic!
Lizzie
July 28, 2009 at 2:30 pmI am usually (relatively) organized, but our weeknight schedule constantly changes and so while I plan a menu for the week on Sunday, by Monday it’s all over the shop with last minute activities (which is great but most involve eating out or only one of us eating in which messes up aforementioned menu). I need to update my staples – you have a good list in that article!
Saying a prayer for your phone call tonight! Just be yourself 🙂
Michelle Hisae
July 28, 2009 at 2:34 pmPhone call?? Cambria!? Can’t wait to hear.
Jess
July 28, 2009 at 2:38 pmhaha the pita sure is messy! but it looks as if it tasted great anyway. i’m taking a pita with chicken and veggies to work tomorrow for lunch; i hope it won’t be as messy as yours when i eat it in the cafeteria with all my colleagues 😉
Amelia
July 28, 2009 at 2:49 pmOh yum that pita looks amazing!
Best of luck with the phone call!!! 🙂
Rebecca
July 28, 2009 at 2:52 pmOh wow, that chicken pita looks amazing!!! Glad you figured out something to write about!!
Denise
July 28, 2009 at 2:53 pmmmmm i love messy food! but for some reason, when its messy, i always eat faster .. i dont know why that happens! i like to eat slow and enjoy the food, and when stuff is falling out all over the place, i eat like someone is going to steal whatever i dont get in my mouth haha.
pitas are always pretty messy, the bread never holds together all too well!
good luck with you call tonight! im sure whatever it is you will do great
i hope everyone is having a great day so far!
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini)
July 28, 2009 at 2:54 pmMMmm that pita looks delicious! Can’t wait to hear about this exciting call!!!!
Sarah
July 28, 2009 at 3:09 pmWill pray for you today!
nicole
July 28, 2009 at 3:22 pmwhat a great lunch! i love pitas and goat cheese. i also enjoyed reading your article, you def have a knack for writing. keep it up!
Tammy
July 28, 2009 at 3:31 pmGood luck on the call. Prayers have been offered for you prior to this post. Jenna or others with better memories than I, what blender does Jenna use to make her shakes? Thanks and God Bless, Tammy
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope
July 28, 2009 at 3:35 pmLoving the messy pita. YUM!
Good luck this evening. I know you’ll do great! 🙂
HeatherBakes
July 28, 2009 at 4:11 pmI love applesauce, too! I think HangryPants gave me the idea of putting it in the freezer- it’s kind of like sorbet.
Good luck on your call!
Maria
July 28, 2009 at 4:15 pmMmm, messy chicken pitas are the yummiest!
I hope that call brings you good news 🙂
Ashley @ On The Rocks
July 28, 2009 at 4:34 pmI love leftover rotisserie chicken. so much to do with it!
Sarah
July 28, 2009 at 4:44 pmHope that phone call is a success! Good luck, Jenna!
Carolyn
July 28, 2009 at 4:51 pmThat pita looks yummy! Sounds like a plan for lunch soon. Good luck with your phone call tonight.
Kim
July 28, 2009 at 5:06 pmGood luck with your phone call this evening! Your sammie looks delicious! 🙂
Kim
megan
July 28, 2009 at 5:08 pmSometimes messy pitas are the best pitas!
Have a great Tuesday afternoon/evening 🙂
allijag
July 28, 2009 at 5:08 pmThat chicken pita looks exceptionally delicious!
Andee (Runtolive)
July 28, 2009 at 5:20 pmThanks for the informative article!
K
July 28, 2009 at 5:38 pmGOOD LUCK!!! Hope it’s all good news 🙂
Allie Katie
July 28, 2009 at 5:42 pmThanks for the article, Jenna!! Advice we all need these days!
Kelly
July 28, 2009 at 5:47 pmGreat looking Pita! I love the stuffing capacity!
katey
July 28, 2009 at 5:49 pmI really need to try and make a pita sandwich one of these days, that looks really good 🙂
Caroline
July 28, 2009 at 5:51 pmGreat topic for an article! Something I really struggle with. Thanks!
Neats
July 28, 2009 at 6:32 pmGOODLUCK! Fingers are crossed for a positive outcome for you!
Meredith (Pursuing Balance)
July 28, 2009 at 7:17 pmGreat grocery shop post! I’m usually pretty good at budgeting my shops, but I was shocked when I found out how much my bf spends on a shop (twice as much as me) — and then that it only lasts him 2-3 days instead of a week! I’m going to pass your article onto him 🙂
Kate
July 28, 2009 at 8:03 pmGood luck Jenna! And you just reminded me I forgot to pick up a rotisserie chicken today while at Costco… 🙁 Well enjoy it for me!
-Kate
ashley @ Mom of 3 Gets Healthy
July 28, 2009 at 8:08 pmThank you so much for the reply on the Master Cleanse. You’ll be glad to know that although I did try it, it only lasted for about 4 hours! haha I just couldn’t do it. I love food too much! Thanks again for your input. I won’t be trying any more starvation detox diets anytime soon.
Gab*
July 28, 2009 at 8:39 pmGreat article! I think rotisserie chicken is great, but I only like the breast. Luckily Hubby is not nearly as fussy. I wish we had Costco here, buying in bulk is a great way to save cash! Hope the phone call goes well.
Leianna
July 28, 2009 at 10:14 pmI like your article on grocery shopping. I follow basically the same thing. Produce always being more often. Dance parties to break up sitting too long are always fabulous!
Caroline
July 29, 2009 at 12:26 amYum! I personally think that the messiest foods are sometimes the tastiest. I am totally craving honey mustard now!
Morgan (Does This Blog Make My Butt Look Fast)
July 29, 2009 at 3:43 pmI definitely feel the budget pain! My problem is fueling with proper nutrition for races and long distance runs, with enough calories (no pasta-spaghetti, penne, etc), and staying within a budget! I know Megan from The Runner’s Kitchen lives in the Manhattan area and it is so dang hard to locate the nutritious cheap stuff here. I’ve done a few comparisons and Whole Foods is the cheapest-who knew!!!!!