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Wonderade Punch List · From the archive
New York City Weekend
Oct 10 to Oct 11
A past weekend. Written after the fact from what local sources listed and the weather that actually happened.
New York had a dry, cloudy Saturday, then heavy rain on Sunday brought 2.41 inches and a high near 59. The weekend held storytimes in Brooklyn, crafts and toddler sessions at the Green-House at Green-Wood and a Family Fun Day in Sunset Park.
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What the weather did
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Saturday
70° / 51°
Cloudy, no rain.
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Sunday
59° / 54°
Heavy rain, 2.41 in of rain.
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The weather rule that weekend: Great weather. Stay outside as long as the kids will let you.
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Saturday picks |
 Morning |
A storytime in English ran on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn on Saturday morning, indoors.
731 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA · Price not listed · Indoors
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 Afternoon |
The Green-House at Green-Wood listed its TGIF! Afterschool Story and Craft Hour for Saturday afternoon, a story and craft session indoors.
The Green-House at Green-Wood · Price not listed · Indoors
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 Afternoon |
Toddler Takeover at the Green-House at Green-Wood was an indoor session for toddlers on Saturday afternoon.
The Green-House at Green-Wood · Price not listed · Indoors
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 Evening |
Sunset Park hosted a Family Fun Day on Saturday evening, outdoors in the park.
Sunset Park · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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Sunday picks |
2.41 in of rain: an indoor day, with a backup for every plan.
| Morning |
The TGIF! Afterschool Story and Craft Hour was listed again for Sunday morning at the Green-House at Green-Wood.
The Green-House at Green-Wood · Price not listed · Indoors
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| Afternoon |
Toddler Takeover returned to the Green-House on Sunday afternoon, an indoor option on a very rainy day.
The Green-House at Green-Wood · Price not listed · Indoors
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| Afternoon |
Storytime in English ran again on Sunday afternoon on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn.
731 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA · Price not listed · Indoors
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Dinner, sorted · ShopRite
Sheet Pan Chicken Night
Protein value: about 34 g protein per $
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Sheet Pan Chicken Night came from ShopRite, where Perdue boneless skinless chicken breast gave about 34 g protein per $, the most protein for the money in that week's ads. Broccoli crowns and riced veggies from the same ad turned it into a one-pan dinner. |
| Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast |
$2.99 lb |
| Broccoli Crowns |
$0.88/lb |
| Bonduelle Bistro Salad Bowls |
$1.99 |
| Green Giant Riced Veggie Blends or Riced Cauliflower |
$2.49 |
Ad prices good through Saturday, Oct 10.
How to cook it: The chicken and broccoli could roast together on a sheet pan while riced cauliflower warmed in a skillet.
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Runner-up dinner · ShopRite
Fish Taco Night
Fish Taco Night was the runner-up, with ShopRite's Faroe Island salmon fillet at about 9 g protein per $. Hass avocados and an Ortega dinner kit from the same ad made it a build-your-own taco night. Fresh Premium Faroe Island Salmon Fillet ($9.99 lb, about 9 g protein per $), Hass Avocados ($3.00), Ortega Dinner Kits, Wraps or Salsa ($2.49).
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The weekend bonus
That week's Whole Foods ad had a Pumpkin Turmeric Sourdough loaf, and it doubled as a kitchen project. Families could slice it together for a toast bar or press it into grilled cheese.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Perdue Thin Sliced Boneless Chicken Breast ShopRite · about 24 g protein per $ |
$4.19 lb |
| Stop & Shop London Broil Stop & Shop · about 17 g protein per $ |
$5.99/lb. |
| duBreton Organic Ground Pork, 16 oz Whole Foods Market · about 10 g protein per $ |
$7.49 |
| 1-lb. Bag Bowl & Basket Cod Portions ShopRite · about 7 g protein per $ |
$11.99 |
From the ads that ran Oct 4 to Oct 15. Prices varied by store. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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