How to eat in Ireland like a Boss (IE Student)

So the number one rule of eating here in Ireland is to eat as much as you can for as little as you can. However, you might find out that you just are not as hungry as you normally are. I have no idea why this is. It may be the excessive amounts of water I drink cause I walk everywhere or just part of the Magic of Ireland. 

As I start my last week living here I realized I had not talked about how much I spent on food. So when I got here I traded easy location for price. That first week I spent 30euro on food at the shop. Now granted that did last me about a week and a half it was not terrible but I knew I could do better. So I started going to Aldi.

Now I know what you are thinking! They have those in the States and yes you would be right we do. BUT here in Ireland its sooooooooo cheap. I have never been to on in Texas but I know we have like one near campus so I might have to try it out after my experience here. I pack my lunch for the most part when I go to work. I'm not a big breakfast eater so I normally have a juice box and yogurt. 

What this means is by shopping at Aldi I spent about 12 to 13 euro a week and had plenty of food. I normally got things like pita bread and sandwich meat, hummus, carrots, celery, grapes, cheese, milk, butter, yogurt and orange juice, and pasta. Pasta is wonderful cause its filling and cheap!

My sample receipt here from my shopping trip today is a little different as splurged on some comfort foods. But I still stayed under 12 euro.

The biggest splurge is green grapes. I love these and this time I spent more to get premade stuff like the two pizza's and the chicken. Still thats 3 meals and then sandwhiches for the rest. With yogurt for breakfast and then grapes and cumber for snacks.  I also have some left over rice and some soup in a cup from last week so I can have some variety.  Normally I would have more fresh veggies from Aldi's super 6 sale. Where 6 veg or fruits get prices at 39cents. 

Basicly Aldi is the shit for saving money and is always worth the walk! Just don't forget your own shopping bags as here in Ireland you have to pay for them if you don't bring them.