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

domesticgoddess789

Sian_the_Green wrote: »

(Sheffield appears to be back in Winter, we have a big hail storm going on...)

Blimey it's glorious sunshine here.


I must say I breathed a sigh of relief having clicked the April Fools Link...:rotfl:

FrankieM

I'm in the Midlands too hayley. Of course, it's cold and sunny

weezl74

FrankieM wrote: »

weezl You know before I looked at the link, I was thinking 'its worth a try, may not be so bad, though I think the whisking might be tricky'
It's amazing what you start to think could be edible...;)

Awwww frankie that's so cute, me and DH are cracked up laughing here

Allegra wrote: »

That is a very flattering picture you are painting there, Artybear ! I dye my hair - can I still play ?

Allegra wrote: »

I do too

I'm probably gonna hve to swap some of the meals around, Poohbear, as I will be the only one in my family that will follow the plan in full, and sticking to the plan as published might(I dunno yet as I've not seen the final version) result in me having to cook three different meals on occasion, and that just ain't gonna happen :eek:

So I kinda assumed that some flexibility will be accepted, but I have to confess I never ran it past Weezl ! So what are your thoughts, Weezl ? I do hope you do not feel that we are already plotting to undo all your hard work.... I was just thinking we'd be teaching Shirl to fish and apply your principles to her individual situation, is all !

I think it's fine

The advantage of you all doing the same meals would have been the hand-holding element if someone was struggling, but I think we can all keep popping on and calling out tips from the sidelines?

weezl74

Lesley, are you around with any Bob and Shirl space today?:D

testers, when would you like/need to get your shopping lists by?

I noticed that about the mature cheddar too PoohBear! It's happened in my asda too Will try to think of an alternative in the meantime

Allegra

Hey, I'm in the Midlands too Well, right on the east edge thereof, but still can't be all that far... I was under the impression almost everyone here is in Wales !

Weezl, course we can do hand-holding regardless. It'll be fun

Allegra

weezl74 wrote: »

testers, when would you like/need to get your shopping lists by?

Ready for Saturday, please, if that's possible. With the bank holiday closing times, I'll not be able to shop in time for Tuesday otherwise.

I noticed that about the mature cheddar too PoohBear! It's happened in my asda too Will try to think of an alternative in the meantime

What is the price we need to match ? I bought two days ago, in my local Asda, a 400g block of "McLelland seriouly strong cheddar" for £2. Any good ?

aless02

re: the cheese. I almost never had to buy SP anymore because 1 supermarket or another seems to have either BOGOF or 2-for-£4 on 400g McLelland or Cathedral City.

Morrison's had Cath City on Sunday BOGOF £3.68, so you might wanna check if that's still there . I also get my raisins and a few other bits much cheaper at M's too.

weezl74

Allegra wrote: »

What is the price we need to match ? I bought two days ago, in my local Asda, a 400g block of "McLelland seriouly strong cheddar" for £2. Any good ?

we were getting a kilo for £4.95.

it's nearly a price match, and may require less as it's seriously strong rather than just mature...

what do people think? xx It's just a 5p difference to budget, if you don't count the leftover quid's worth against me!

FrankieM

weezl I'm happy to give the price match cheddar a go. It's a tester month isn't it, so we'll learn as we go on.
I haven't looked at how the meals are spread over the month. Is there a list somewhere?
In regards to the list, the sooner the better for me, please. Are people going to shop at ASDA or their 'normal supermarket of choice'?

weezl74

posting this list here purely as a holding place so I can delete it and prepare list for planner 1- please ignore til next month!

Fruit & Vegetables Guide price in £


1.7Kg ASDA Bramley Cooking Apples by Weight (100g) 2.55
1 x ASDA Smartprice Oranges (6) 0.67
3.4Kg ASDA Carrots by Weight (100g) 2.38
100g ASDA Ginger by Weight (100g) 0.21
13 x ASDA Smartprice British Small Potatoes (1Kg) 6.50
5 x ASDA Smartprice Brown Onions (2Kg) 3.70
4 x ASDA Pumpkin Seeds (150g) 4.00
2 x ASDA Sesame Seeds (150g) 2.00
1 x ASDA Smartprice Salted Peanuts (200g) 0.27
1 x ASDA Walnuts (200g) 1.50
9 x ASDA Smartprice Raisins (500g) 5.85
2 x Whitworths Dried Marrowfat Peas (1Kg) 2.56

Dairy


10 x ASDA Skimmed Fresh Milk 4 Pints (2.27L) 15.00 any 2 FOR £3.00 - valid until: 26/04/10 2 x ASDA Smartprice Salted Butter (250g) 1.70
1 x ASDA Smartprice Mature White Cheddar (Approx 1Kg) *unavailable

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1 x ASDA Grana Padano (200g) 2.26
1 x ASDA Stilton (150g) 1.17

Frozen


8 x ASDA Freshly Frozen Chopped Spinach (1Kg) 8.16
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) 2.58 any 2 FOR £5.00 - valid until: 31/12/10 1 x Rajah Garlic Powder (100g) 0.62
10 x ASDA Smartprice Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce (420g) 2.90
17 x ASDA Smartprice Peeled Plum Tomatoes in Tomato Juice (400g) 5.27
2 x ASDA Black Spanish Olives Pitted (400g) 1.34
1 x ASDA Stock Cubes Chicken (12x10g) 0.76

Packets & Cereals


6 x ASDA Smartprice Porridge Oats (1Kg) 3.48
5 x ASDA Smartprice Self Raising Flour (1.5Kg) 2.15
9 x ASDA Strong White Bread Flour (1.5Kg) 6.12
2 x KTC Lemon Juice (250ml) 0.88
2 x Thomas Allinson Dried Active Yeast (125g) 1.36
2 x Silver Spoon Granulated Sugar (1Kg) 1.50 2 FOR £1.50 - valid until: 18/05/10 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

Drinks


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