Old Style 25 July

Dumyat

good to see you back PP.

well had hair done. looks nice but it took ages. was a new girl at the salon I go to, and it was only after she spent ages putting in the highlights that she dropped the little bombshell she'd only been qualified since october....anyway she took ages, but have to say I like what she has done. would ask for her again.
sorted out my tax credits, think I might slip in under the top limit this year (must check if its changed) so maybe I'll get the higher amount this year. would be nice because I am losing some child benefit in september.
had a look in wardrobe and found top which will do for night out tomorrow. so saved some cash there which is just as well as after what my hair cost and the car tax I could do wtih saving some money.

fizzel81

challenge here

just had a look whats what before i go shopping tomorrow, going to try and hold out for the weekend and up untill tuesday

got meals planned for monday when the boys are back but for myself for sat and sun i have the following that need using/or i have

potatos (lots) 1 sweet potato, carrots,2 onions,punnet of mushrooms

2 chicken breasts (these can be used from frozen)

i have also got a quiche (bit much for just me) and 2 frozen veg lasangues but would rather use the above bits as there almost at turning point

tia

off to bath the little ones now would like them in bed early, got floors to mop (they ahve been running in and out all day) and all the ironing

Gingham_Ribbon

I'd make soup with the sweet potato and carrots, a couple of spuds and an onion. You could have the chicken breasts in a mushroom sauce with mash or chips?

Penny-Pincher!!

Quick question....OH has just picked a nice bowlful of blackberries from next door neighbours garden and wondered how much I would need to make crumble or pie and how to do it. They are hanging over our garden, so technically not stealing but he is going to ask in the morning if we can pick some more as the oldboy shouldnt mind. How long do we stew for etc and we also have a few small apples from our front garden...can I just stew these with them to make apple and blackberry

Have done 3 loads of washing and has been hung outside since we got home and have another 2-3 to do.

PP
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KAAT_LADY

I have managed to lose 8lbs but it is slow going, I am a member of Murphy`s no more pies club, they are very supportive and we all weigh in once a week. I have read some of Ted`s posts, he is a very interesting and knowledgeable guy.

PippaS

whats Murphys no more pies club

Rage_in_Eden

Well just managed to read the thread properly - Gingham I think that's outrageous. :mad: I think certain people should be punished by being given a taste of their own medicine....... (ever the lenient soul - you can see why I worship Gene Hunt now!). Well, when I got home a top I got off e-bay and my jigsaw had come - also one of the scan dates (Brain - 10.08.08 - A SUNDAY :eek: ). Unburdened myself to Mr Rage who was his usual stoical self and then had a good laugh at a wood pigeon trying to eat out of the bird feeder (making quite a good job as well actually!) The Union bloke can't make the HR meeting so they'll just have to change it (they're always saying it's for my benefit). Actually Mr Rage was not impressed as they gave me short notice the last time. Also got a Summons for non payment of Council Tax for 2004 - which I have the bill for saying "all paid"!!! :eek: Attend Court? Me? - I think NOT!! Besides technically the Summons is not for me as they have spelt my name wrong. Spoke to a bloke at the Council who said he can't understand why I've got it!!! Glad to know my Council Tax is being used efficiently.....:rolleyes: Mr Rage wants to take me to the local for dinner as I'm so fed up...... I'm tempted.... they do make a lovely veggie burger.....

Rage_in_Eden

Penny-Pincher!! wrote: »

Quick question....OH has just picked a nice bowlful of blackberries from next door neighbours garden and wondered how much I would need to make crumble or pie and how to do it. They are hanging over our garden, so technically not stealing but he is going to ask in the morning if we can pick some more as the oldboy shouldnt mind. How long do we stew for etc and we also have a few small apples from our front garden...can I just stew these with them to make apple and blackberry

Have done 3 loads of washing and has been hung outside since we got home and have another 2-3 to do.

PP
xx

Jam Jam Jam Jam Jam Jam Jam etc...... :j

fizzel81

Gingham_Ribbon wrote: »

I'd make soup with the sweet potato and carrots, a couple of spuds and an onion. You could have the chicken breasts in a mushroom sauce with mash or chips?

can i get away with putting all that in a slow cooker with some stock i dont want to stand over cooker for any length of time, im also out half the day (parents comeing down, dat is treating me to my hair done)

im not a huge soup cooker (only made one chicken n veg from chicken stock) i really need to look into making more soups for when the colder weather sets in

Gingham_Ribbon

I'd bung all the veg in the slow cooker with plenty of stock (and maybe some coconut milk and curry powder if you want to spice it up a bit.)

If you want a quick meal with the chicken, you could fry an onion, chop the chicken and add it to the pan with the mushrooms and a tablespoon of curry paste and serve it with rice. You can add some tomato puree if you want a bit more sauce - or cream.

betheebee

Hi all, I am so pleased with my OSing today, y/day amongst a load of Y/S meat I bought a gammon hock at £1.20, simmered for 2 hours. The meat just fell off the bone and there was enough to make 3 large quiches (gammon, cheese and mushroom) sarnies for 2 days and loads to put in the pea soup. I have kept the water for a stock. Made 2 chick, leek and mushroom plate pies (1 for DD2 and OH) and a casserole for 2, re-rolled the surplus pastry and using a glass tumbler I cut out 12 circles, cooked them and froze them, I will use them to top a stew making it into a beef cobbler. 24 chick thighs for £4, 1kilo mushrooms from market £1, leeks YS 89p. Did soup, made crepes filled with strawbs (YS 50p)

Was cleaning outside windows with DH when a friend asked what were we using, I said 'vinegar' he then went home and brought us 5 gallons of it, he pickles food and some of it was out of date. Also given some pickled Beet, gurkins and garlic. He had NEVER heard of cleaning windows with vinegar and Newspaper. Esther Ranson !! where were you when he was being brought up ??
So all in all I think I have been a V good OSer today, oh! and --- our friends who returned from their hols gave us a bottle of Gin, Brandy and 2 wines. I look after their house whilst they are away........ so guess who is gonna have a drink tonight?? Hope it will make me sleep.

I want to thank all who have sent wishes, hugs etc. for DD2, DB1, DB2 and me, you are :A :A :A

Have read through and would like to send

SOMKIE, hope you are felling better by the day, have a rest.

BEMUSSED, Happy anniversary.

PIXIE, I have said on here before that I made DD1 watch the Val Doonigan Show and DD2 watch The Paul Daniells Magic Show sat on a hard stool whenever they were naughty.......... it did work. I was the Mother from Hell, according to them :rolleyes:

PENPIN, What a fighter you are, hope you keep up the strenghth to take the incompenent people to task, you have been through so much more than was needed.

VICKY, Enjoy your hols.

RAGE in EDEN, Why? Why? should you justify the reason you are in hosp??? Tell them to phone your Consultant or back off. Take care.

SPECIAL HUGS, SMOKIE AND THE RASCLES, ANNIE, JACKIE O ( where are yoooo? ) MRS MIX, CELOYN, CANDYGIRL AND YOUR DEAR DAD all the little pets who are hurting and a LO who had his finger caught in the door. Sorry I can't remember all names. Just so tired.

luv'n'stuff Beth xx