The Fridge: Tomato Edition
This week's Fridge is an ode to our favorite vegetable-y fruit, the humble tomato
Summer is right around the corner, and something about a fresh, juicy tomato straight from the vine makes it feel official. It may not be tomato season just yet, but we're already planning our summer menus with them in mind.
Whether it's fresh, canned, roasted, sun-dried or anything in-between, this week's Fridge is an ode to our favorite vegetable-y fruit, the humble tomato.
Extra Savings ✂️
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Before you hit the store this week, check The Krazy Coupon Lady for any manufacturer and store coupons you can use on the rest of your grocery list. See the latest deals here.
What’s Trending at the Store
If you’re planning to buy any Heinz ketchup to go with your tomato recipes, we’ve been tracking and you may want to check out ordering yours on Amazon against the stores you regularly shop at–it’s looking like you may get a better deal there!
Here’s how prices on some other products are looking on average this week.
Pricing and availability may vary by location.
Item | National Average Price | Change Since One Year Ago |
Ground Beef | $6.73/lb | ▲ + $0.89 |
Chicken Breast | $4.96/lb | ▲ + $0.08 |
Eggs | $3.89/doz | ▼ - $1.73 |
Bread | $3.02/loaf | ▲ + $0.01 |
Bacon | $6.74/lb | ▲ + $0.17 |
Orange Juice | $4.83/32 oz. | ▲ + $1.07 |
Tips to Save More
🍤 Buy frozen shrimp, not fresh. Jumbo shrimp at the seafood counter is almost always the same shrimp as the bag in the freezer aisle, just marked up.
🍅 Roma tomatoes over heirlooms. Romas are almost always cheaper per pound than heirloom or on-the-vine varieties.
🥖 Stale bread is the move for panzanella. Day-old ciabatta or sourdough from the bakery markdown section works better here than fresh anyway, since it holds up to the dressing without turning to mush.
Your <$100 Tomato Meal Plan
Panzanella
Marry Me Chicken
Picadillo
Sheet Pan Mediterranean Shrimp
🛒 Your Shopping List
Produce
Garlic, onion, tomatoes, cucumber, zucchini, bell pepper, carrot, basil, parsley, olives, potatoes, lemon
Meat & Dairy
Chicken breast, shrimp, ground beef, mozzarella, parmesan, feta, heavy cream, butter
Pantry
Crusty bread, tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, rigatoni, flour, chicken broth, red wine vinegar, olive oil, vegetable oil
Tomato season is almost here and your grocery list is already looking ripe for the summer. 🍅
