Quick Questions on ANYTHING part 2. Please read first post for links to other threads

Penelope_Penguin

elgar wrote: »

Ok this is probaly wrong place to put this (dont shoot me..Im new and this is wee bit scary) and Im sure there is prpbaly lots of ideas somewhere on here already..but I would like ideas for meal planning (for one person) (yes Im a single moneysaver!!).

Elaine (aka Elgar)

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We don't shoot anyone on Old Style Try these threads:

The Complete Menu Plans Collection

Single moneysaver living on my own

Penny. x

sashanut

Hi all
Hope this is the right place to ask this - I have some spinach to use up, have cannelloni (sp?) also loads of cheese but it is feta not ricotta which I think you are supposed to use for a cannelloni-type meal with tom sauce? Does anyone know/have a recipe I can use to make the filling please?

I have all other ingredients such as tin toms, strong cheese for a sauce, herbs etc....TIA if you can help, will make it tonight & report back :eek:

LearningToSave.

stupid question but stewed apples........exactly how do i do it?
i know i peel chop etc and theres sugar involved but thats all i know.....my hubby normally does this but theres a bag of apples here and im bored so id like to do it for him so we can use them tonight.
please help!!!!!!

whatatwit

I peel, chop, throw in a pan, if they are bakers/bramleys, then I add a wee bit of sugar, but we like a tart taste. You can always add more sugar when cooked
Put lid on pan and put on low heat, give them a wiggle or a stir and they will cook in no time.

LearningToSave.

thankyou,thankyou,thankyou!!!!!

now all done and about to go in tub to cool then be bagged up for freezer later!

mollymunchkin

Are there any good offers about for washing powder at the mo? Or recommendatins for Lidl/Aldi? Woudl it be worth joining Costco/Makro and stock up there? It would have to be a good saving as it's a bit of a drive for me.

My 3 large boxes of Persil have finally come to an end. I bought them with the 75% off coupons in Tesco - absolutely months ago!

BigMummaF

Have a look at www.fixturefrerrets.co.uk You pay a minimal subscription--think it coulds be £5 a year--& you can look at special offers in around 10 supermarket chains.

There's also www.mysupermarket.co.uk where you can see & compare all sorts of prices for the big four.

Also look on the "Value Things I Have Tried & Liked" & "Whats Great In Lidl/Aldi" threads that are on the board somewhere ..sorry but still can't manage the links to those....

Or make your own laundry supplies from soda crystals & borax

nicki_2

I've just found green/grey mould on the outside of 3 un-opened bags of flour that have been stored in my cupboard...would I still be okay using the flour or will I have to throw it away? The flour is feeling rather solid as well.

*wanders off to put some open pots of salt into the cupboards to try and do something about the damp in them*

Pink.

mollymunchkin wrote: »

Are there any good offers about for washing powder at the mo? Or recommendatins for Lidl/Aldi? Woudl it be worth joining Costco/Makro and stock up there? It would have to be a good saving as it's a bit of a drive for me.

My 3 large boxes of Persil have finally come to an end. I bought them with the 75% off coupons in Tesco - absolutely months ago!

Hi mollymunchkin,

These threads may help too:

Mixing washing soda with laundry powder???

What is the best (most economical and effective) washing powder please?

Own brand washing powder ?

Pink

Magentasue

nicki wrote: »

I've just found green/grey mould on the outside of 3 un-opened bags of flour that have been stored in my cupboard...would I still be okay using the flour or will I have to throw it away? The flour is feeling rather solid as well.

*wanders off to put some open pots of salt into the cupboards to try and do something about the damp in them*

I wouldn't. I've been known to cut mould off a block of cheese but I wouldn't use the flour. I would use it if it was out of date but looked OK, but wouldn't use it mouldy eeven if in date.

I haven't got a 'proper' kitchen now and have bought lock and lock boxes to put flour in. I did stock up on half price granary flour a few weeks bag but generally now have stopped storing anything that could spoil, flour being one of them. I just have one bag of each on the go, in the plastic box.

Edit: have just googled and seems that mouldy flour can be caused by flour beetles. So, confirms my initial thoughts! Would check for critters in the cupboard too:- http://www.the-piedpiper.co.uk/th7a.htm