Store cupboard challenge

samanthaneww2d

made a mung bean casserole out of wilting veg and some mung beans found at the back of a cupboard from where I have no idea but anyway its surprisingly good ( was very nervous at trying) anyway have 3/4 packet left does anyone know what else i can do with them ( think you can sprout them but not sure as to how)

thanks in advance and also thanks for all the inspiration on here made a meat free shepherds pie out of odds and ends last week and it was delish

Ayeshalush

samanthaneww2d wrote: »

made a mung bean casserole out of wilting veg and some mung beans found at the back of a cupboard from where I have no idea but anyway its surprisingly good ( was very nervous at trying) anyway have 3/4 packet left does anyone know what else i can do with them ( think you can sprout them but not sure as to how)

thanks in advance and also thanks for all the inspiration on here made a meat free shepherds pie out of odds and ends last week and it was delish

You can sprout them!! I did it last week and they were delicious. I'm very new to sprouting but got all my info from this thread:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=134746&highlight=sprouting+seeds

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samanthaneww2d

Ayeshalush wrote: »

You can sprout them!! I did it last week and they were delicious. I'm very new to sprouting but got all my info from this thread:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=134746&highlight=sprouting+seeds

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thanks so much

skaps

What can i do with evaporated milk, apple and cranberry sauce? Any ideas would be great

Taadaa

So, I have noticed that my iron grip on the domestic budget has slipped a little this month for various reasons.

So, I have decided to try and keep us out of the overdraft - it's free but it's the principle of it - by using up what is in the cupboards for the next seven days rather than going out and buying more food stuff.

We have got cereal in the cupboard and the milkman delivers our milk, so breaskfast is sorted. I have got stuff in the cupboard for making bread too. Bit worried about running out of squash as DS won't drink water...will have to tell him we are doing a fun experiment to see how long we can make it last. Maybe then he won't fill it half way and throw it down the sink after a couple of gulps :eek:.

Anyone care to join me? x

shelley1977

I will,im having a bad month and still 2 weeks till i get paid next.I have plenty in freezers and cupboards so it shouldn't be too hard.

Pink.

Hi Taadaa,

Good luck in your challenge. We have an ongoing Store cupboard challenge thread where you'll get lots of support from other Old Stylers doing the same thing so I'll add your thread to it later to keep the replies together.

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Taadaa

Cool. I've just got a whole chicken out of the freezer for dinner tomorrow, there should be enough for lunches on Monday too. I think the key to this is planning ahead so we don't get caught out! I don't have much fruit though, but Ive got plenty of veg in the freezer. x

Pink.

Don't forget to use the chicken carcass to make stock for soup so you can get another meal out of it and use up any sad looking veg from the bottom of the fridge at the same time. As long as you have plenty of veg I wouldn't think eating less fruit will matter if it's only for one week. We had an 'eating from the freezer' week not long ago and it's a great feeling not only to have saved money but to have finally made a hole in the freezer!

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EC12345

I have enough food for this week (otherwise I would have joined in) but good luck with your challenge.:j