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episode 41. All about food

In this episode, we discuss all things food. We cover how we eat and why, what our meals generally look like, and how it all impacts our grocery bill. And we chat about how we're working to decrease what we spend on food, including items we refuse to purchase and strategies for being more efficient with the food we bring home. We also mention a great 'energy ball' recipe, which you can find over at NeveHomemaker.

In Tools You Can Use, we describe Kelsey's handy grocery shopping list system, which you can learn more about here. And in One Big Thing, we talk about what it's like to shift value from the things we buy to ourselves.

12 responses to “episode 41. All about food”

  1. I completely agree about the lack of choice in a grocery store being good! I am an Aldis convert and love it because a) it only takes about 30 minutes to get through the store with my list and b) I’m less distracted by extra stuff.

  2. In the episode, you mention a favorite pasta sauce from TJ’s…. which one do you like? We’ve tried a few and I’m curious about your favorites.

  3. Yes I also want to know the tomato sauce and also the veggie meatball name!

  4. I wish we had an Aldi! I have heard of them and am so intrigued. Maybe I’ll have to look at photos and prices online. And perhaps one day we’ll get one. I am totally satisfied with TJ, though and also love that there are very few tempting “extras” like there are at Target. Keep it up!

  5. Hi! I should have shared it. It’s the Trader Joe’s Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce. There is a big drawing of a tomato on the label 🙂

  6. Hi Kelly! It’s the Trader Joe’s Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce. And the “meatballs” are the Trader Joe’s Meatless Meatballs, they are in a white plastic bag in the freezer section. All that over whole wheat spaghetti is such a satisfying and comforting meal, perfect for chilly days. Or get ciabatta bread and make “meat”ball subs using the same pasta sauce. OMG. Hope you like it as much as we do!

  7. Love the podcast! I found you through GND which I also love listening to! I was also going to ask about the TJs sauce but I see it above! I’d love to hear more TJs recommendations. I always find all of TJs new and seasonal products to be tempting especially pumpkin season!
    Have you tried Chia seeds as a source of omegas? I buy them at TJs and put them in oatmeal, homemade granola, smoothies, and yogurt. I prefer them over flax because you don’t have to grind them to get the nutrients.
    Keep up the great work I look forward to both of your podcasts every other week!

  8. I love using the chia, too! I put them in muffins 🙂

  9. Oh, thanks so much for listening to both of my podcasts! I’m so happy you enjoy them! Stay tuned on The Girl Next Door, we have a Trader Joe’s Favorites episode planned 🙂 The hard part will be narrowing down my favorites!
    I have not gotten into chia seeds although I am intrigued and it does seem like a really easy way to add some nutrients.

  10. Hi guys! Just discovered your podcast and I love it! 😍 Would love it even more if you put more links in your show notes. I listen in my car a litany can’t safely jot down references (i.e. Those snack balls.)

  11. Hi Asta! Thanks so much for listening! Chris says he will work to put more links in the show notes! 🙂 In the meantime, here’s the chocolate-apricot energy chunk recipe: http://www.risingshining.com/2015/08/chocolate-apricot-energy-chunks.html

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