This morning I met local journalism student/RER reader Ryah, at Starbucks. She wanted to interview me for her features writing class. I sipped an iced coffee while pretending to be interesting for her paper.
I think it went okay and I didn’t say the “B” word too many times so we’ll see if she gets an “A”. Nice to meet you Ryah!
I randomly peeked into the Ralphs next door because I forgot bread on my shopping list this week. I always start with the “day old” bread section to see if there are any deals.
Um, I hit the jackpot today!
Since I was feeling lucky I also checked the frozen section and was beyond excited to see my favorite super expensive Quorn products for $2.00 a bag.
EVERYTHING I bought was on Manager’s Special.
Those Tandoor frozen meals were only a dollar! The other items were priced from $1.50 to $2.50 too!!
I made one more pit stop for a few travel essentials from Target. This time we will NOT forget the bug spray! Remember what happened last time?!
I saw these Pumpkin Spice Almonds, but didn’t get them. I’m more of a cashews girl. Anyone try them and think I should give ‘em a whirl?
When I got back home I made a Meatball Salad with the veggie meat balls, lettuce, onions, cashews and peanut sauce. Odd, but delicious combination.
And a small bag of kettle popcorn. I cannot get enough of this stuff lately!
Okay, I have a pile of things I’ve been procrastinating! I’ll see ya later 
I love those “Perfect 10 Bagels” ….I will only get them when they are on the Manager’s Sale rack. They’re tasty and high in protein….only problem is that they make you….well…..jet propelled! 😉
Is it weird that I love seeing people’s shopping trips? …..nooooo not at all! Have fun in Panama!
I prefer almonds, but cashews are what I eat since almonds decided to stop agreeing with my stomach. Apparently my stomach is a B that is hard to get along with. Because there are too many foods that seem to say “uh, no thanks Amber.”
I wish that any stores near me did manager’s specials like that. Then again, maybe I don’t. Because I have a Grocery Outlet near me that has special deals on stuff and after buying it sometimes, I realize WHY they are on sale 😉
I never get lucky with sales when I go shopping for food. I’m always torn about buying something when I look at the price. I need to try a veggie meatball sald – that’s a good substitute for meat!
you make me laugh everyday! i love reading your blog.
The pumpkin spice almonds are fantastic! They are very sweet, but great in yogurt and cereal, I definitely recommend them!
I love, love, love those Western Alternative Bagels – my freezer is stocked with the Roasted Onion, Sweet Wheat and Cinnamon Spice! So glad you got such great deals
Kettle corn is my secret obsession too, SHHH!!!!
PS: I couldn’t resist asking.
Imagine how tragic if I would have said “yes”.
Did you coordinate the braids?
Those almonds are too good! The can didn’t last a week!
I’m in a feature writing class this semester, too! Man, that’s awesome that she was able to interview you…and very cool of you to take time to meet up with her!
Also, do all supermarkets have Manager’s Special deals like that? I’ve never even heard of that until I started reading your blog, and it looks like you score some seriously good prices!
No, the other market I shop at doesn’t have Manager’s Specials and TJ’s NEVER does.
Geez…what do I have to do to get an interview??? And I think those almonds would taste pretty good – but that’s just me.
I love bagels but never eat them. Still searching for that low calorie one with all the goodness. I’ll keep dreaming.
And the tandoori stuff looks so good.
I’m trying to figure out how I never realized you lived in Orange County! I’ve been.reading for a while now…I live there too, Irvine 🙂 just thought I’d stop being a creeper and say hi!
Hi Cassie 🙂
You are a super shopper! I bought those pumpkin almonds and was underwhelmed. They taste like cinnamon- sugar, which is good. But I was expecting more of a seasonal flavor.
Good to know 🙂
Nice deals at Ralphs. I miss shopping there! I am dying to try those Western Bagels but they dont sell them in SC. 🙁
Have you tried the Alexia sweet potato puffs aka sweet potato tator tots? I love those.
Btw, those Pumpkin almonds are yummmmmy! matter of fact they would go really good on your pumpkin yogurt 😀 man now i need to go get some sf b-scotch pudding and greek yogurt to make some. i have like 50 cans of pumpkin in my house. cos i have to have pumpkin in my oatmeal.
The Western Bagels aren’t life chaning, but it’s a nice way to have a bagel for not a lot of calories.
You scored @ Ralphs, I need to get on that program. I never think to go to ralphs because i’m such a Trader Joes addict. I think you’re on to something…
YUM! I think your salad combination sounds delicious!! and i am super jealous of all your sweet deals that you found today 🙂
are you famous?????
Ha! She actually asked if I felt like a cyber celebrity. Not at all. I think cyber celebs are like Tila Tequila and stuff…
Your Starbucks cup has markings even I don’t understand! Usually I am an expert, but that is some fancy ordering! 🙂