Day 1: Grocery Shopping Expedition & The First Meal

Wednesday, November 6th

 So, here's what I got at Whole Paycheck, err... Whole Foods for $102:

As a disclaimer, I did have a few items already in my freezer and fridge courtesy of my Mom bringing them to me when I had the stomach bug last week.  I thought the items I got would really supplement:

Popcorn Indiana Cocoa Kettlecorn
Plentils (Chips made out of Lentils)
Ginger Cookies (organic, I think)
365 Cheerios (Organic)
Green onions (organic)
Louisiana Sweet Potatoes (organic)
Asparagus (organic)
Watercress (I believe organic)
Eggs (Organic)
Abita Root Beer (also from Louisiana, definitely NOT organic)
Green Bean snacks (baked or something?  No idea but they are addictive)
Sharp Cheddar Cheese (organic)
Cream of Mushroom Soup (organic)
Vegetable Barley Soup (organic)
Assorted Berries / Fruit
Organic Whole Milk (with Omega 3 and.. BHT? DNA? DNC?  Whatever. You know.)
Sweet baby bell peppers - red, orange, yellow (organic)

Splurge:  A pre-made meal-- it's some kind of alfredo pasta with lots of garlic

Non-food item splurge:  Lots of Meyer's home cleaners and soaps, because it smells like my Mom's house and that is comforting to me, and darnit, I need comfort at this moment!  I also got organic dishwasher tablets, just in case my last dishwashing detergent was poisoning me.  I don't know, Whole Foods has this power to make people think crazy things while they are in there.  I also found myself wanting to spend $500 in flowers, but refrained.

Some pictures of my bounty:

Sale?  Hrmph.  I don't see how ANY of these are sales?   That's okay, hopefully it will make me well and then I won't care about all this money anymore :)

First meal:  It was late at night by the time I got home, so I just made some potato and lentil soup (I had previously)  and added some green onions and sharp cheddar, and some Abita root beer.   I followed it up with a glass of milk about a half hour later, and went to bed about an hour later.

Lesson:  I learned that all these years, the orange cheese that I've eaten was dyed.  As the guy at Whole Foods said when I made a face at that-- "milk is white, isn't it?"  -- he's got a point!

Feeling:  Generally better already, but still achy, tired, and with a headache.  Went to bed early.

How do you think I did shopping?  Feel free to let me know!