May 2012 Grocery Challenge

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  • Flat_Eric
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    can we post stuff that we have to use up on this thread ?? I have in my fridge aubergines/peppers/onions/a cucumber/spring onions/courgettes/mushrooms/carrots and stir fry veg ?!

    any ideas on how best to use all this up ???
  • allie23
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    Hi folks. Can I sign up for the GC this month. Have lapsed over the last couple of months. Am trying for £150 this month but am away on holiday for a week or so in the middle of the month so (hopefully) should be less than that.

    Just about to head out to Mr T to see if I can pick up some discounted bread. On a Saturday night - I am so rock and roll:rotfl:!
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  • Flat_Eric wrote: »
    can we post stuff that we have to use up on this thread ?? I have in my fridge aubergines/peppers/onions/a cucumber/spring onions/courgettes/mushrooms/carrots and stir fry veg ?!

    any ideas on how best to use all this up ???

    Couple of suggestions:

    Aubergine & Courgette Bake ... yum!

    I've used this recipe in the past & it was errrr yum!

    http://hje-at-home.blogspot.co.uk/2009/03/aubergine-courgette-bake.html (you may need to print the page to read it)

    Roasted peppers stuffed with savoury rice

    Cheat a bit with this one:

    1/2 peppers & remove seeds
    Put in roasting tin & drizzle with olive oil
    Roast for about 10-15 mins @ around 200 deg
    Turn over & roast the other side

    Meanwhile - make a packet of savoury rice of your choice (L*idl do a fab Mexican one) - I tend to fry off any any veg I have that need used up (eg mushrooms) & add them to the mixture

    Remove peppers from oven, stuff with rice & sprinkle with cheese
    Put back in oven for a few mins until cheese melts ..... yum!
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  • MrsCD
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    Evenin' all.
    Had to buy eggs today. :( I was hoping for a third NSD in a row.
    So to cheer myself up after work, and having to make the dinner when I got home, I made one of those mw sponge puds I've been reading about. I put some raspberry jam in the bottom and it was lovely. :) Had some hm custard with it - thanks Florenceem for reminding me how much better it is than the instant stuff!

    I don't know how to do the bottom bit with the figures etc., but I'm aiming for a weekly spend of no more than £75 for 4 adults (food, toiletries and household stuff) and trying to shop once a week, except for absolute necessities.

    Enjoy the rest of the weekend :)
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  • HappyTorty
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    MrsCD wrote: »
    Evenin' all.
    Had to buy eggs today. :( I was hoping for a third NSD in a row.
    So to cheer myself up after work, and having to make the dinner when I got home, I made one of those mw sponge puds I've been reading about. I put some raspberry jam in the bottom and it was lovely. :) Had some hm custard with it - thanks Florenceem for reminding me how much better it is than the instant stuff!

    I don't know how to do the bottom bit with the figures etc., but I'm aiming for a weekly spend of no more than £75 for 4 adults (food, toiletries and household stuff) and trying to shop once a week, except for absolute necessities.

    Enjoy the rest of the weekend :)

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  • Gorgeestwo
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    NickJW wrote: »
    That wouldn't by any chance be the white chocolate malteser, malt cheesecake from bbcgoodfood by any chance? If it is, please let me know how it is, because I have Horlicks in the cupboard and was considering making that! :D

    Its not Nick, though did see that one, its this one here http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/637209 but the ingredients cost over £11 :eek: I've made it before and it really was delicious :D but its not very MSE!
    If you make the other one let me know what its like :) we all love cheesecake in this house and love trying new variations.
  • Gorgeestwo
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    Roasted peppers stuffed with savoury rice

    Cheat a bit with this one:

    1/2 peppers & remove seeds
    Put in roasting tin & drizzle with olive oil
    Roast for about 10-15 mins @ around 200 deg
    Turn over & roast the other side

    Meanwhile - make a packet of savoury rice of your choice (L*idl do a fab Mexican one) - I tend to fry off any any veg I have that need used up (eg mushrooms) & add them to the mixture

    Remove peppers from oven, stuff with rice & sprinkle with cheese
    Put back in oven for a few mins until cheese melts ..... yum!

    Thanks for this I'm going to give this a go, both my children absolutely love peppers in any shape or form, do you serve it with anything else?

    I'm definitely going to be trying some of the recipes on the first page as my son has asked that wednesday be our 'try something new day' :) this week I'm going to be making my first ever risotto, which I have to say I'm a little bit scared about lol
  • Hello,
    Can I join in please?
    I really have no clue as to what we spend each week on food but what I do know is that I dont have any money left at the end of every month.
    I would like to start with £160 a week please. Thats for 3 adults, 2 teenagers and a dog. To include ALL food, toiletries and cleaning stuff.
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  • Hi sorry I've been MIA but I'm revising for an exam the Wednesday after next. I haven't had time to read everyone's posts but will catch up after my exam. In the meantime, I'll just post my week's spend each Tues. Hope everyone's OK :).

    Please can you add me to this month's challenge:

    £320 for the month

    Thank you.
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  • Evening! :)

    First spend of the month, although I don't actually get paid until Monday! Went to Mr M's, spent more than I hoped - £49.64. It should cover at least a couple of weeks for freezer and store cupboard, so next week all we'll need is milk, fresh veg and fruit. It also included two bottles of wine, which bumped it up a bit!:o

    I went through the freezers and did an inventory today :eek: Let's just say that last time I did it was in 2008, and some of the meat was still there! :o I'm guessing it won't all be edible :D but if it looks and smells ok when it's defrosted, we'll give it a go!

    Jumblejack's bread looks fab - is the recipe on here somewhere?

    Have a good evening all! :beer:
    CBx
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