July 2010 Grocery Challenge

Kitchenbunny

Happily reporting another NSD today. I think I'll start noting them in my sig though. I am so far resisting the temptation to go to Mr T or Mr M at lunchtime and so am not picking up "bargains" left, right and centre. It's an exercise in buying what we need, rather than what we might need! I'm getting better at it though.

Have a nice evening, everyone.

KB xx

doelani

doelani wrote: »

I am budgeting for £20 in MrA so will see what happens lol


Doe

I cannot believe it , only spent £18.86 in MrA :eek: I know I said £20 but still could not believe it lol

I made a pot of leek, potato and chicken soup. Planned to put it in fridge for a few days lunch . WRONG ....2 decided they wanted it for dinner tonight so had 2 bowls each lol I think next time will have to make a bigger pot lol

Doe

Spiggle

Hiya all,

OH went and got a couple of bits from butcher and grocer today and spent £7.48 which I've added to the sig.

It's great to read how well you are all doing - who said resistance is futile eh?!?

We probably won't buy anything else this weekend now so hoping for another couple of NSD and I don't go shopping on a Monday as it's a hectic day in work so hopefully that'll be another one. (Fingers firmly crossed!)

We were chuffed to be under last month and July needs to be as much under or more if I'm to claw back some of the car, dentist, tobacco, etc costs from June. Oh it's going to be a struggle. _pale_

Anyway, off to put me feet up, been a couple of really heavy weeks work wise and next week will be the same so need to refresh whenever I can.

Take care all, have a great weekend and thank you for the inspiration.

All the best,
Spigs

wssla00

Hello all another NSD today I have felt SO proud! LOL I don't know what to have for dinner though! May have to find something that will perk up my taste buds!

doelani recipe please!!!

Have a good evening all

doelani

wssla00 wrote: »

doelani recipe please!!!

now there is a question. I have only made this twice but here goes


3 large leeks
2 onions finely chopped
4 medium potatoes cut in small cubes
3 veg stock cubes in 3 litres of water
Season to taste

Sweat the onions and leeks in some butter for 10 minutes on medium heat. Check every few minutes and stir. Add potatoes stock and bring to boil then simmer until potatoes soft. Leave to cool then blend to thickness required and add more water if needed.

As I had some cooked chicken today I chopped it up and added at same time as potato.

I really am new to all this cooking lark but everyone has liked the soup's

Doe

Long_tall_sally

NSD today for me. I do manage a few!

(My previous post stated 310 spent in Farm foods but I meant £10!)

ellemm

Hi all Friday at last :j weekly shop done, only spent £21.08 and that included quite a few whoopsies in Mr M.

Yesterday bought Hoisin Spare Ribs in Lidl for OH, only £2.99 so I thought not too expensive even if they were rotten . He had them tonight for tea, 20 minutes in the oven and they certainly got scoffed, so that was a good buy after all.

Not sure what to do at the weekend as weather for Scotland not too promising :mad: Anyway hope you all have a pleasant weekend.

wssla00

Hey all....almost at the end of my month! Only now till Tuesday! So...I may treat myself to some Kelly's cornish cones tomorrow

Elle- the weather is rubbish isn't it? Still....it waters the plants!

Have a good day all

ralloctiger

I took the girls to the beach swimming this eve we finished a great night off with chip shop chips. MMMM £3.50 to add to food budget.
But I have to say I cant remember the last time we had any form of takeaway so they tasted even more delicious.:T

poppy-glos

£17 in mr t today, still doing ok with the budget.