Food Budget, Day 25

I have spent so much time talking about breakfast and dinner over the past few weeks and not spent much time on lunch. Today I made a wonderful BLTA (bacon, lettuce. tomato, avocado) sandwich. My homemade bread with organic veggies and local bacon. It was truly delicious and exactly what I was wanting.

For dinner I made chicken cutlets with couscous pilaf and steamed zucchini and carrots. I breaded the chicken in cracker crumbs and cooked on the stove then drizzled lemon juice on them. This is a favorite of Lamar.

I went to the grocery store today and spent $57.82 on groceries. Primarily organic produce and dairy products. I also spent $4.50 on a dozen local eggs.

I go round and round on what local grocery store to purchase my groceries. Fred Meyer and Safeway both have organic options, but both are mass corporate companies. WinCo has the best prices, but very little for organics and not always the cleanest store in town. Roths has a great selection of organics and local products and excellent customer service - the downside is that they are the most expensive place in town. Today, I went to Roths since I wanted primarily produce. I feel good about my purchases and Nora Beth got a free cookie to keep her happy while we shopped.

I really wish that we had better options for grocery shopping here in Salem. A store that gives the best of all worlds...local products, great customer service, reasonable prices, organics and ethical company policies. I know that I am asking for quite a bit. Oh yeah, I also want this store to be in close proximity to me in West Salem. Now I know I am dreaming!