Sunday Dinner

In keeping up with the Jones', Karolyn that is...I had to post about our Sunday dinner. I was rather impressed with myself this afternoon for my shopping so let me start with that. I don't really like shopping at Publix (I know, don't kill me) but I tend to get drawn in by the promotional displays and that can reek havoc on my change purse. And sometimes, those buy 1, get 1 aren't all that helpful. At least, not for me. Well, I wrote my list and took my cash. Yep, this was to be a cash only purchase as I am aiming for only spending $50 bucks a week on my grocery trips. Now, granted it will be more than that at times but today it was $46 and change. I stuck to my list! Now, the way I go about making my list is I first take a look at what we already have in the pantry, freezer and fridge. I plan our weekly meals around this then write down only what we need to make it complete. No extra fancy stuff and ONLY what we do not have at home. So, off I went.
Once home, I started right away with cooking dinner. It was nothing spectacular either and I used the leftover cornbread from our very Southern lunch this afternoon of Black eyed peas and Collards. I know I shouldn't and my Mom can't really stand that I do this but most of our dinner came from a box, not from fresh. Anyway, I cooked up this skillet meal of Chicken and Broccoli Pasta, with the corn bread and frozen creamed corn. Funny, all the food we had tonight was all the same color...which is great if your kids are ocd. Actually, I seem to be the only one to have took notice of that fact.
So, Karo, stand proud! My stove is hot and will be all week! And think of how much cash we saved when what I spent on this week's groceries would have gotten this family of 4 only one meal out on the town.

And K, I also love vintage dishes. This is a recent find at GW and I love it! I have no idea what brand but I love it! I think it needs a cobbler in it next time!