08.16.10
This is why I cook a lot
I went to Hong Kong Supermarket on Hester and Elizabeth today because I am completely out of groceries, and I can only cook really healthy if I have things to make. Not trying to do the anorexic thing; not on purpose, anyway. This was my loot:
mmm, healthy food
As you can see, I packed the stuff together and it pretty much covers my dining table, which has an area of 1,590 square inches, or 11 square feet. I got a pound of 33-40 count shrimp, a salmon filet, 2 giant chicken breasts, 2 Dover sole filets and enough veggies to feed an army of bunnies. Plus a couple of prepared things, which are always more expensive. The cost of all this food was $42.39.
If you live anywhere near Chinatown and have even a little time to cook, this is really the way to go. Especially now that I don’t have to feed the ex-Boyfriend, I can make these groceries last 3 weeks or so. I portion out the meat for freezer storage right away and prep the veggies. They keep a surprisingly long time in the fridge when stored in plastic containers. (Don’t expect the plastic bags to do the same trick, though – I’ve wasted some carrots and celery that way.)
This is why I generally don’t bother with Whole Foods.
