Julie (Cave Eatee) Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Hi All, I'm starting my third Whole30 on August 1st and was hoping to get some fresh ideas for new ingredients to try. What does your weekly Whole30 grocery shopping list look like? Thanks!Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 It's different every week, as I try to shake it up with different recipes. Oh, and I go to the store more than once a week since doing Whole30. My staples lately are sardines, sweet potatoes, avocados, eggs, tomatoes, nectarines, strawberries.Yesterday I bought rutabaga for the first time ever to use in making a breakfast casserole. Today I'll be hitting the grocery store to pick up some ingredients to make PaleOMG's Savory Sweet Potato Meatloaf. http://paleomg.com/paleo-savory-sweet-potato-meatloaf/ Namely, the beef, bacon, raisins and cinnamon (I've got everything else). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie (Cave Eatee) Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Great point, GFChris! I've gotten away from my frequent trips to the grocery store but that will definitely be in the plan. I tend to do one major cookup on Sundays so I can usually get away with getting the bulk of my shopping done in one shot with just a few small trips to supplement the fresh produce. I attempt to add one 'new' ingredient I've never had a week - I have never had sardines, believe it or not, but I do LOVE salty things so perhaps it will be my choice this week. I'm anxious to hear how the rutebega goes - if it's at all like turnip, I think it's delicious! Thanks for the response Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaslepuff Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Chicken breast - bought in bulk Shrimp - not every week, depends on the price Chicken drumsticks Pork chops Some kind of beef - this week it was cube steak, last week it was ground beef Bacon (sugar free, of course) Bell peppers - every other week Avocados Carrots Like a thousand things of cauliflower Sweet potatoes Berries - depends on what's on sale Zucchini Grass-fed unsalted butter - I use it to make ghee and two sticks has lasted me 20+ days so far Coconut milk (canned) Tomatoes - fire-roasted, usually, but sometimes tomato paste or tomato sauce Eggs Walnuts - not every week, I just try to have some on hand Almonds - ditto Sometimes I mix it up, like Kroger had a sale a couple weeks ago for lobster tails - two for $10. I'm planning on buying parsnips soon. I bought some beets but I haven't done anything with them yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annabel Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I probably go shopping every 5 days or so. protein: 2 cartons of eggs (30 eggs) 2 whole chickens 1 lb of diced chicken 1 lb of mince 1 lb of lamb (if they have it) 1-2 lbs of minced pork or minced beef 8 tins of tuna steaks (beef or pork, if on offer) veg: sweet potatoes (1/day) cauliflower broccoli 2 bags of spinach (600g in total) 2 bags of kale and/or spring greens (600-800g in total) 1 lb of carrots 4 bell peppers bag of onions carton of cherry tomatoes lemons & limes avocado (if I'm lucky enough to find decent ones) staples: tinned tomatoes tomato paste coconut milk spices (I go through a bottle of cumin a week) olive oil (light and mild for mayonnaise) fish sauce sparkling water nuts and dried fruit (for adding to salads or curries) olives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annabel Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 oh, courgettes are frequent on my list (for fake noodles) Chris-- rutabaga is an excellent potato-like substitute, should be fab in breakfast casserole. It can be a bit bitter though, so I think it's best in something that's well-spiced. Peaslepuff-- I did a parsnip & carrot puree (I think it was nomnompaleo) that I ate for about a week straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I use this list: http://whole9life.com/book/ISWF-Shopping-List.pdf I have tried all kinds of new proteins, fats and veggies. The veggie list keeps me entertained. I try to check off as many as I can in about 2 weeks. I also try to focus on the ones in green and try to buy seasonal and local, if I can. Variety and courage have made this sustainable for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 For two of us.... (We try and buy most at the weekend, veggies normally topped up during the week) A few kgs of chicken breast Steaks - to mince and to eat as steak Osso bucco Cheaper cuts for slow cooking A roast - lamb or beef Kangaroo steak Salmon/white fish (Not all every week - depends on what's in the freezer 6-8 dozen eggs per week About 2-3kgs spinach Bags of mixed lettuce Bunches of Kale Cabbage About 20 zucchini Capsicum - red and yellow 4 punnets cherry tomatoes Bags of mushrooms Heads of broccoli and cauliflower Eggplants Leeks 6-8 huge sweet potatoes 2-3 big butternut pumpkins Brussel sprouts Alfalfa Spring onions Carrots - 1kg each of orange, yellow and purple Green beans Cos lettuces Fresh Herbs - thyme, dill, coriander, chives, parsley 3-4 big cucumbers Onions Garlic Parsnips Celery Lemons Apples Bananas Pineapple Frozen organic berries Kiwi fruit Chillis Beetroot Ginger Avocado Bottles of tomato sauce and paste Coconut milk Coconut oil Olive oil Ghee Dried herbs and spices Almond butter Compliant curry paste Coconut flour Coconut aminos Coconut butter That might be it...not sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie (Cave Eatee) Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 So many great lists - thank you! I'm getting some great ideas here for some variety! @Nico , I LOVE the idea of a challenge to check off as many veggie items off the Whole9 Life list as possible. Eating enough vegetables has always been my biggest challenge and your idea makes it just a little bit more fun! Thank you "Variety and courage have made this sustainable for me." I also love this comment and will remember it - so simple but very true. Cheers, Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie (Cave Eatee) Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 WOWZA @amberino21!! That list kicks some serious butt!! I'm printing it out though not sure how easy it will be to find kangaroo here in Canada I'll substitute in some venison or moose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Haha - the likelihood of us finding moose in Australia is practically zilch, so I think we're even We eat a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I'm anxious to hear how the rutebega goes - if it's at all like turnip, I think it's delicious! Chris-- rutabaga is an excellent potato-like substitute, should be fab in breakfast casserole. It can be a bit bitter though, so I think it's best in something that's well-spiced. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The rutabaga was a success! Once I figured out how to peel it (thanks Google), I shredded it using my food processor. The recipe was very simple: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-breakfast-casserole/#axzz2ZEcj9adt I used rutabaga instead of turnip, added some salt and pepper to the ground beef when I cooked it, and had 1/2 a zucchini hanging around, so I sliced that thin and added it to the recipe. Tasty! Not sure how much I can really taste the rutabaga - for me, it predominantly adds texture. A keeper recipe, nonetheless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Rutabaga is a regular on our list. Tom Denham has a rutabaga chili recipe that we really enjoyed. After that, it has gone into purees and all sort of places. Soup is on the menu next. I find turnips to be bitter. Rutabagas are much more my speed. (Never tried either before I had that list in my hand.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinK Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Here's a list of everything I buy (not always all at once!) Protein: Ground chicken, boneless skinless chicken breasts (organic when I can afford it), ground turkey, all natural compliant deli turkey, eggs, grassfed ground beef, smoked salmon, canned tuna, shrimp, salmon, tilapia, scallops Veggies: acorn squash, butternut squash, spaghetti squash, carrots (staple food!), bell peppers, bok choy, cucumbers, eggplant, jicama, kale, parsnips, pumpkin (canned), spinach, zucchini, yellow squash, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turnips Fruits: bananas, kiwis (on occasion) Fats: Grassfed butter (which I clarify myself), coconut oil, EVOO, cashews, coconut butter, coconut flakes, coconut milk (canned), macadamia nuts (which I make macadamia nut butter with), almonds and hazelnuts (on occasion) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie (Cave Eatee) Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 I thought of you all when I was at the store today and came very close to picking up a rutabaga! I'm kind of wishing I was starting my whole30 tomorrow now but I need more preparation time or I'll doom myself to failure. Waiting will also give me more time to re-read It Starts With Food and the Survival Guide. I have a new contact who raises grass-fed beef and can get a VERY good price on it so I'm going to splurge for that too. @ErinK I am definitely going to pick up some grassfed butter this time around. I have never tried it! It just sounds delicious. I'm of to make some Paleo Mexican Chicken with sweet and cubanelle peppers - yum yum! I hope people keep posting their lists - I find it so helpful to get the wheels turning on some new dishes - thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraLish Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 To get the two of us through one week... Farmer's Market: tomatoes cucumber bell peppers herbs summer squash carrots onions 3 doz eggs melon peaches coffee Grocery Store: spaghetti squash avocados 1 lb greens oils - coconut and olive (about 1x month) butter for ghee spices whole chickens pork shoulder chicken wings & thighs tuna pouches sardine tins spicy mustard sweet potatoes, about 4lb. Every 2 months I stock up on an eighth of beef from a local farmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie (Cave Eatee) Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 You guys have really inspired me! I signed up this morning for a share in a "Community Supported Agriculture" program and will be picking up a half-bushel of farm fresh, organic veggies along with 2 dozen free range eggs every week starting next week! Every week will be a surprise at what I get so I'm going to make sure to take pictures and post on my blog - maybe geeky of me but these things are exciting to me I'm still waiting to hear back about the grass fed beef I'm hoping to get as well from a friend of the family farmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabenick2 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I am not able to get good meats here is AZ, I have read some people order online. Has anyone had any meats delivered, if so can you share the source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Simpson Thumann Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I hit Costco up once a month to buy grass fed or conventional ground beef(depends on my budget), whole chickens, steaks, shrimp, fish, organic diced tomatoes, organic tomato sauce/paste, olive oil, coconut oil if needed, kerrygold butter for making ghee. I buy produce and eggs either from Costco, Publix or the farmers market on a weekly basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I am not able to get good meats here is AZ, I have read some people order online. Has anyone had any meats delivered, if so can you share the source. US Wellness is one online source for meat. Where are you in AZ? This link may help you find food sources you didn't know existed. http://www.localharvest.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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