Weezl's phase 1- recipe testing and frugalisation- come one, come all!

ceridwen

HowlinWolf wrote: »

It's taken me ages to get on here and catch up as ds is poorly.

so my adventures in Weezldom for today are:

reading deer hunting with jesus on the train which made me think Weezl and Ceridwen several times

Hadnt heard of that book - just did a quick google to Amazon - and thought "oh right....ah that phrase "economic conscription" = "wage slavery" by another name I guess....

<cough> yep...see why you thought of us....:)

Murrell

Had a go at the Baked Bean Curry tonight. I wouldn't say it was like a curry though and I ended up making it too watery (rinsing out the cans os style!). I was going to make a half portion as there was only me eating, but after putting the 1/2 onion portion in, ended up adding the full spices, so scared of it being too spicy, I found some shallots to make it up. So its was made with 2 small red onions and 7 shallots! I used french mustard rather than dried mustard, so that might be why its mild and more liquidy, don't know. Anyway I liked the taste, unfortunately with me faffing about with the extra shallots, I let my grains cook dry and ended up eating it with 4 leftover yorkshire puddings instead! Will be using the rest for a toast topping, as its like a bean and tomato toast topping to me. I don't seem to be very good at cooking lately. Still no waste, will be eaten, even if its not with rice.
I agree with a earlier comment, that it could do with some green veg with it.
Sandra
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vandanfc

shopping list

38 items. £105.23


Fruit & Vegetables Guide price in £

2.3Kg ASDA Bramley Cooking Apples by Weight (100g) 3.45
1 x ASDA Smartprice Oranges (6) 0.68
2 x ASDA Smartprice British Carrots (2Kg) 2.16
6 x ASDA Smartprice British Small Potatoes (1Kg) 3.00
8 x ASDA Smartprice Brown Onions (2Kg) 6.24
1 x ASDA Pumpkin Seeds (150g) 1.00
1 x ASDA Smartprice Salted Peanuts (200g) 0.27
1 x ASDA Walnut Halves (150g) 1.48
8 x ASDA Smartprice Raisins (500g) 5.20
Dairy

8 x Arla One% Fat Fresh Milk (2L) 8.00
1 x ASDA Cooks Value Medium Eggs (30) 2.98
2 x ASDA Smartprice Salted Butter (250g) 1.70
1 x ASDA Smartprice Mature White Cheddar (Approx 1Kg) 4.98
1 x ASDA Grana Padano (200g) 2.26
1 x ASDA Stilton (150g) 1.17
Meat, Fish & Poultry

500g ASDA Pig Liver by Weight (100g) 0.70
3 x ASDA Smartprice British Beef Mince (400g) 2.91
1 x ASDA Smartprice Whole Medium Chicken (Approx 1Kg) 1.98
1 x ASDA Smartprice Smoked Cooking Bacon Pieces (500g) 1.13
Frozen

9 x ASDA Freshly Frozen Chopped Spinach (1Kg) 7.00 any 4 FOR £3.00 - valid until: 15/03/10
2 x ASDA Smartprice Cauliflower Florets (907g) 1.52
2 x ASDA Smartprice Sweetcorn (907g) 1.74
Tins, Jars & Cooking
1 x ASDA Vegetable Oil (3L) 2.52
1 x Gia Garlic Puree in Vegetable Oil (90g) 0.59
10 x ASDA Smartprice Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce (420g) 2.90
1 x Chick Peas (500g) 0.93
17 x ASDA Smartprice Peeled Plum Tomatoes in Tomato Juice (400g) 5.27
Packets & Cereals

5 x ASDA Smartprice Porridge Oats (1Kg) 2.90
6 x Ready Brek Original (500g) 11.04 - only one I could find
3 x ASDA Smartprice Plain White Flour (1.5Kg) 1.29
2 x ASDA Smartprice Self Raising Flour (1.5Kg) 0.86
10 x ASDA Strong White Bread Flour (1.5Kg) 6.10
2 x Silver Spoon Granulated Sugar (1Kg) 1.50 2 FOR £1.50 - valid until: 23/03/10
4 x ASDA Smartprice Pasta Shapes (500g) 1.28
5 x ASDA Smartprice Long Grain Rice (1Kg) 3.65
1 x Granose Green Lentil (500g) 0.93
2 x Great Scot Marrow Fat Peas (500g) 1.36
Drinks

2 x ASDA Smartprice Tea Bags (80 per pack - 250g) 0.56

vandanfc

(All items are there but nicely under budget, so what have I missed ????)
amended to show new list

poohbear59

Is there a survey for chicken pie yet? The results were not very helpful here as they all (four men) said that both pies were lovely and that they couldn't chose between the two pastries.

I forgot to add earlier that we brushed them with a beaten egg which would not be a frugal use of an egg. I would brush with water to give a slight golden colouring, and have done so a lot in the past.

They all enjoyed the slightly fermented crab apple jelly tarts, for after, with the left over pastry.

vandanc Dried milk powder?

weezl74

vandanfc wrote: »

All items are there but nicely under budget, so what have I missed ????

it's not you vanda it's me!

should be 10 bags bread flour and can you add 4x 750g of ready brek and see what number we get to? :A

oops and 3 litres of veg oil!

vandanfc

No cooking oil Weezl ???

weezl74

vandanfc wrote: »

No cooking oil Weezl ???

crossed posts, great minds think alike

I'm obviously tired, will do more tomorrow, but vanda a big hug and kiss to you for doing that, what a great help

morag1202

Weezl, thanks for sharing so much of your philosophy on why debt impinges on society. If you have the time and the inclination I (and many others I'm sure) would be very interested to hear what level of debt (secured and unsecured) you feel unacceptable to society?

Specifically, what debts do you envisage Bob and Shirley having at the point at which you would like them to grab this rope?

vandanfc

So now £5 over budget.

If we sort out Ready Brek alternative this will help. Also Bramley Apples may be better value if bought in packs, but no indication of pack weight, so thought loose was probably best ??

You are very welcome Weezl, can't help very much with other stuff.

Will try and gets pigs liver tomorrow and let you know how I get on.