Store cupboard challenge

ClootiesMum

Hi there people,

I'm usually on the DFW board but I was hoping I could be accepted as a temporary member over here ?

Due to circumstances outwith my control (health) I need to become old style for the next 4 weeks or so - I'm not very good at going out at the moment.

Anyway - I have cupboards & a freezer full of food which I might need help turning into meals. I'll start the flylady next week (have to clean the house for a visitor on Tuesday so that'll be the house for the week) as I need to have a routine to make me do things. And I might need to ask other wee questions as I need to invent things rather than going out to buy things.

So can I come over here for a bit?

Thanks

CM

flutterbyuk25

Hi Clootiesmum, welcome to the OS board! Of course you are welcome to join in!

x

ClootiesMum

Thanks flutterby - nice to see a friendly face

rosieben

:hello: ClootiesMum.

Welcome to OS, newbies are always welcome here. Ask as many questions as you like, there's always someone ready to help

jexygirl

welcome!
But beware, once you are here, its hard to leave

wogglemaker

Hi Clooties mum, :wave: make yourself a cuppa and pull up a chair. as said before we can be addictive

Any questions, just ask away there's a mine of useful information here

ClootiesMum

Thanks for the welcome folks,

I have a wee bit of gardening to do today but will raid the cupboards in the kitchen tomorrow and may need help with the impulse buys - I know I bought bulger wheat but have no idea what to do with it - & as we have chooks I'll need to find a good recipe for a quiche (including pastry). Believe me - I'm no Nigella in the kitchen & I'll need lots of help.

But thanks again

zippychick

Hi ClootiesMum:hello:

Of course you are welcome in Old Style! As said though, once you start, it is hard to just forget Old Style and revert to your previous ways. I hope you stick around over the longer term

So sorry to hear your health has been bad - i genuinely hope things improve for you soon :A

You mentioned inpulse buys - what I do is challenge myself not to go to the shops where possible, by having everything I need in the fridge/freezer/cupboard. I do this by being incredibly hoardy and building up supplies . If i do need to go to the shop for Milk for example, i will take only the money for milk (maybe £1extra if going to tesco in case I see good whoopsies). I will try to avoid going to the shop, so always try to think how can i replace something I need ?

Thought I would look up a few thread links for you

Meal planning - how do you do it? Might help you be more organised - plan your meals in advance, see what supplies you need and work out a budget for remaining fresh fruit and veg/milk/bread etc

Meal planning, where do you start?

Store cupboard challenge - Ie i have a bag of pasta and an egg, what can I make?!

How to survive on what's in the Store cupboard with a little money

Leftovers - use it up, don't throw it in the bin

Funnily enough I had b ulgar wheat for the first time a few weeks ago - in a salad with beans carrot and veg - with a mint dressing. It was surprisingly lovely! :j (OK, i treated myself to it from Marks and Sparks, I didn't make it!:rotfl:) Thread - bulgar wheat

Quiche ideas, recipes and questions

Eggs eggs and more eggs - to get other suggestions for your eggys! :j

Hope that is some help in the mean time - I'll merge your thread later on

Thanks:)
Zip

ClootiesMum

Thanks Zippychick - just a wee bit reading for me then?

I really should start on the egg thread as the ladies are still laying 3 a day but there are only so many ways to disguise them before you would want to go and wring a neck (or 3).

I'm away to clean out the ladies just now & will then start on my reading homework.

Thanks again

katholicos

Can you come over for a wee while?

No!

Take my word for it, it's hard to leave once you get settled in here!