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September 2008 Grocery Challenge. Please read first two posts.

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  • EagerLearner
    EagerLearner Posts: 4,976 Forumite
    We will do our usual shop tomorrow, let's see what offers are at Sainsburys and Somerfield... my siggy is now updated and things seem to be on track for this month, fingers crossed!
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  • shaz_mum_of__2
    shaz_mum_of__2 Posts: 2,010 Forumite
    Hi all

    made some of these yesterday

    baskets002.jpg

    I used my lemon curd cake recipe

    here
    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=10634225&postcount=311


    i made it in muffin cases,about 16 altogether, then made icing using icing sugar and lemon juice and topped with the supercook orange slices which were/are on offer

    they were scrummy,the cake mix is easy and really cheap


    Shaz
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  • Phoolgrrrl
    Phoolgrrrl Posts: 685 Forumite
    Not doing too bad this month. Buty did have liunch on work 3 time this week! One soup, one sandwhich and 1 very fancy 3 course meal at michelin star place! Out for lunch today to welcome new pupils, should only be nandos tho so not too expensive.

    How long does mince keep in freezer? Have some thats been in there since July it is still ok?

    Thanks
  • inamess200
    inamess200 Posts: 190 Forumite
    Hi

    Well I am half way through the month and half way through my budget ( even with DD 11th birthday sleepover for 10 children last weekend) -which is good. I have had some great yellow stickers ( 4 peaches for 50p made into a cake, ww meals 2 at half price with the multisave discount as well,) freezer is well stocked and so are cupboards so all is good - I have rejoined weightwatchers so not only now do I have to get shopping bills down I have to eat healthily as well!!
  • calleyw
    calleyw Posts: 9,896 Forumite
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    shaz_mum_of__2 wrote: »
    Hi all

    made some of these yesterday

    baskets002.jpg

    I used my lemon curd cake recipe

    here
    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=10634225&postcount=311


    i made it in muffin cases,about 16 altogether, then made icing using icing sugar and lemon juice and topped with the supercook orange slices which were/are on offer

    they were scrummy,the cake mix is easy and really cheap


    Shaz

    Hi,

    I got some lemon curd in the cupboard don't normally eat it but it was gales and at 23p a jar could not really refuse.

    Any how I have one quick (thick)question in your recipe you state ½- 1 jar lemon curd does mean that half of a whole jar as in one jar or does that mean between half and a whole jar.

    Thanks in advance.

    Yours


    Calley
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  • irishwexford
    irishwexford Posts: 561 Forumite
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    Popped into my local co-op store last evening to buy something and noticed they had reduced stock earlier than usual. Bought a large cooked chicken reduced from £3.99 to £1, whole baked custard tart 20p, a pack of two iced buns 20p, pack of ham slices 20p and an organic wholemeal loaf 20p. Having chicken curry tonight, salad tomorrow and have put legs in freezer. I came home excited and OH laughted so much I realize I am turning into a boring old F. There was a time when I would only get excited when I managed to bag an outfit in M & S sale. What has this site done to me? At least we are not in debt and do have some nice holidays also cut down waste so much my bins are only half full when collected. Have not joined the challenge for a few months but still saving £50 per month on food shopping, this month I think it will be £60 saved.
  • OrkneyStar
    OrkneyStar Posts: 7,025 Forumite
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    Morning all,
    Just on to declare for wk 2 of September, at £39.24/£40, a grand total of 76p under (which I am happy with as I explained last week) giving us £78.46/£160 for the month so far.
    Just finalising what we need for tomorrows shop (using mysupermarket to roughly price it), comes to approx £32 but we have the NOTW £5 off £30 to use so should leave £10 approx for weekly milk and other bits in between.
    We also have to get FIL birthday presents (but sep budget for that) and am getting a roast chicken to have for tea with all the trimmings for him too (will use carcuss for stock).
    Hope everyone is doing ok, keep trying (even if you feel like you are failing every small step is a step that you need to take- be it forward or back!- wow profound lol :rolleyes:).
    Bye for now.
    OS
    PS Will pop on tomorrow if anything to report from shop otherwise will just update the spends on the sig instead of a long post.
    xx
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  • greent
    greent Posts: 10,741 Forumite
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    Phoolgrrrl wrote: »

    How long does mince keep in freezer? Have some thats been in there since July it is still ok?

    Thanks

    Most definitely :-)

    greent
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  • sistercas
    sistercas Posts: 4,803 Forumite
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    shaz_mum_of__2 wrote: »
    Hi all

    made some of these yesterday

    baskets002.jpg

    I used my lemon curd cake recipe

    here
    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=10634225&postcount=311


    i made it in muffin cases,about 16 altogether, then made icing using icing sugar and lemon juice and topped with the supercook orange slices which were/are on offer

    they were scrummy,the cake mix is easy and really cheap


    Shaz

    mmm these looks lovely will have a go at them thanks
  • russetred
    russetred Posts: 1,334 Forumite
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    Just on to update my spends on my sig then out to do a MS for lunch.I hope its better than last time ,cos that was dire! After a quick shop to Mr T to use my NOTW coupon I think I'll try the cupcakes so beautifully photograghed further up the page.Good weekend hugs to all!
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