Finally! I have counted all this “inventory” in my home. The last phase of counting and calculation took place this evening. I wanted to work on it earlier in the week, but since the Snowmaggeden bust kept me out of my home the day that I was best suited to do it, I got around to it tonight.
So, using the same loose formula I used for my dry goods (gifts have zero value, stuff from Whole Foods bought under retail with my discount, etc.), I calculated the freezer contents and my refrigerated condiments (i.e., perishable but long shelf life in fridge) came to about $240, so the grand total cost of all my food is $1140.
Since starting this project a little over a week ago, I have not gone grocery shopping for myself. The only exception is I stopped and bought a dessert as a hostess gift for a friend who was having me for dinner. I have gone out with friends to eat a couple of times, but otherwise, I have just been depleting my pantry. I will have to make a trip soon for some fresh produce and dairy, but I know I’m saving a lot of money being resourceful. Next phase, of course, is to figure out what I would spend on average in the past and how I am helping my current cause.
Here is what I have to work with from my freezer and refrigerator…
ITEM | CATEGORY | QUANTITY | PACKAGE TYPE |
Butter | Baking | 3.5 | box |
Garlic | Spices | 20 | jar |
Scallions | Spices | 1 | cup |
Parsley | Spices | 0.5 | cup |
Broccoli and Cauliflower | Vegetables | 2 | bag |
Cauliflower | Vegetables | 2 | bag |
Shelled Edamame | Vegetables | 1 | bag |
Bananas | Fruit | 6 | each |
Pineapple | Fruit | 2 | bags |
Cherries | Fruit | 2 | bags |
Peaches | Fruit | 1 | bag |
Mixed Berries | Fruit | 1 | bag |
Baby Kale | Vegetables | 1 | bag |
Hashbrowns | Vegetables | 1 | bag |
Sweet Potato Puffs | Snacks | 1 | bag |
Sweet Potato Fries | Snacks | 1 | bag |
Pierogis | Snacks | 1 | box |
Jalapeno Poppers | Snacks | 1 | box |
Vegetable Potstickers | Snacks | 1 | box |
Falafel | Snacks | 1 | bag |
English Muffins | Breads | 1 | bag |
Lasagna | Meals | 2 | bags |
Beef Burgundy Stew | Meals | 1 | jar |
Crab and Corn Chowder | Snacks | 1 | box |
Pretzel Rolls | Breads | 1 | bag |
Tyropita | Snacks | 1 | each |
Parmesan Chicken Tenders | Proteins | 1 | bag |
Chicken Thighs | Proteins | 2 | bag |
Butter Pecan Ice Cream | Desserts | 1 | pint |
Molten Chocolate Cake | Desserts | 1 | each |
Salmon | Proteins | 1 | bag |
Cod | Proteins | 2 | bag |
Lobster Tails | Proteins | 3 | each |
Sausage | Proteins | 12 | each |
Kielbasa | Proteins | 2 | each |
Bacon | Proteins | 3 | each |
Mahi Mahi Burgers | Proteins | 0.5 | box |
ITEM | CATEGORY | QUANTITY | PACKAGE TYPE |
Ketchup | Condiment | 1 | bottle |
Mustard | Condiment | 2 | jar |
Hoison Sauce | Condiment | 1 | jar |
Capers | Condiment | 1 | jar |
Beef Base | Soups and Broths | 2 | jar |
Mayonnaise | Condiment | 1 | jar |
Lemongrass | Spices | 1 | jar |
Minced Ginger | Spices | 1 | jar |
Apple Butter | Condiment | 1 | jar |
Chili Garlic Paste | Condiment | 1 | jar |
Butterscotch | Baking | 1 | jar |
Dark Chocolate Sauce | Baking | 1 | jar |
Wasabi Soy Ginger Dressing | Oils and Vinegars | 1 | bottle |
Roasted Sesame Dressing | Oils and Vinegars | 1 | bottle |
Ginger Miso Dressing | Oils and Vinegars | 1 | bottle |
Sesame Ginger Marinade | Oils and Vinegars | 1 | bottle |