Appreciation post: I spent $27 on groceries for a full week of dinners

I added up my grocery receipt from Sunday and it came to exactly $27. I got a whole chicken, a bag of potatoes, a bag of carrots, and a big bag of rice. I roasted the chicken for one meal, used the leftover meat for chicken and rice bowls, and boiled the bones for soup with the veggies. Has anyone else hit a surprisingly low weekly food budget lately? I'd love to hear what you're making.

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terrywalker8d ago

How are you even finding a whole chicken for less than a mortgage payment? I mean, my grocery store sells those for like $15 alone, so you must have some magic coupons or something.

nina_butler8d ago

Tell me about it, I saw a price tag on a basic chicken last week and almost laughed out loud. My local store wants sixteen bucks for the smallest one they have. It feels like you need a second job just to afford a simple dinner these days. I remember when those things were a cheap and easy meal, not a luxury item. The price jumps every single time I go shopping, it's insane.