Reply #13: This is why I shop at Wal-mart..... $50 - 55 would have bought your list.

[aikoaiko]

- Celery (bunch) @ Wal-mart 1.98
- Red peppers (2) @ Wal-mart 4.86
- Garlic (1 bunch) @ Wal-mart 0.50
- Parsley (1 bunch) @ Wal-mart 0.67
- Carrots (1 pound) @ Wal-mart 0.84
- Onions (2.5 pound bag) @ Wal-mart 1.94
- Shallots (1 bunch) @ Wal-mart 1.18
- Watermelon (1 melon) @ Wal-mart 6.98 (seedless was 3.47)
- Fish heads (2 pounds for stock) @ Wal-mart couldn't be found
- Squid (1 pound) @ Wal-mart couldn't be found
- Hot chorizo (1 pound) @ Wal-mart 2.84
- Queso fresca @ Wal-mart 3.12
- Mussels (2 pounds) @ Wal-mart 4.28
- Flour tortillas @ Wal-mart 1.98
- Pita bread @ Wal-mart 2.19
- Bottle of cheap-ass wine @ Wal-mart 9.14 Clos Du Bois

Grand Total (albeit without fishheads and squid) = $42.50

Did I do my math right?

eta: I forgot to say that I saw your list just before I left for wally-world and thought I'd dosome comparison shopping. I know brands and quality matter, but still....