christmas week food budget

trytospendless

Horrified my husband found my stash of xmas food, and hit the tubs of nuts last night!! need to hide better next time.

uolypool

We are with sons"future in laws" (only way I can describe them) for lunch and have been getting a few extras in last few monthly home deliveries also have £50 m and s vouchers for when I joined sky earlier in the year and have been getting £3 a week in tesco stamps so £150 there.I dont drink and only allow older boys to do so in supervised moderation;) they have all the usual things , sweets nuts fruit etc but dont go overboard even having saved £200 for the extras.They will prob end up being spent on other things as my older 2 will go to tesco with the savings card and my list and just include other stuff they see and fancy as well so freezer and cupboards will be chocka with their savvy spending:D

Alwaysachoice

tod123 wrote: »

The people who don't like it are simply not used to quality , you have to educate your pallets!

Everyone choose a dish to try over the weekend and rate it.

Even though I know you can't be serious and this is just a wind-up, I have to comment. 'Educate your pallets'? Please, get an education for your spelling! And yes, you did blow your cover calling italian cake 'pancetta'!

Fun while it lasted.

Seriously, does anyone know where the cheapest cava is available this Christmas?

beverleyhdsn1983

Alwaysachoice wrote: »

Even though I know you can't be serious and this is just a wind-up, I have to comment. 'Educate your pallets'? Please, get an education for your spelling! And yes, you did blow your cover calling italian cake 'pancetta'!

Fun while it lasted.

Seriously, does anyone know where the cheapest cava is available this Christmas?

Firstly, I do not need to educate my pallet as you put it, I worked as a chef for 10 years and know all about the sublime food tastes and personally for me it does not come from a ready meal, regardless of wether it says MnS on the lable or Iceland!!

Secondly, if you have an Iphone you can get a bar code checker app, you scan the barcode and it tells you where to buy the cheapest. If you dont, let me know I will be in Tesco on Friday again and would be happy to check for you and let you know. x

Sam-mumof4

tod123 wrote: »

The people who don't like it are simply not used to quality , you have to educate your pallets!

Everyone choose a dish to try over the weekend and rate it.

Hm, educate your pallets?

People please do not follow this as you will be having Pancetta and Custard! not a nice mix at all!

mum2cara

Sam-mumof4 wrote: »

Hm, educate your pallets?

People please do not follow this as you will be having Pancetta and Custard! not a nice mix at all!

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artydoll

tod123 wrote: »

Everyone try M&S this year , the luxury range .

Thank me later when your guests are over the moon.

Wish I could,but being an OAP will get £10 extra in my pension for little extras.:eek:
What can I get in M&S for that please?:D

Sam-mumof4

artydoll wrote: »

Wish I could,but being an OAP will get £10 extra in my pension for little extras.:eek:
What can I get in M&S for that please?:D

A carrier bag yum yum enjoy.

Well it may aswell be, i do find that it's over priced in marks, and don't find the food any better than sainburys to be honest.

sexykellylovespink

tod123 wrote: »

The people who don't like it are simply not used to quality , you have to educate your pallets!

Everyone choose a dish to try over the weekend and rate it.

are you for real.... do you not know HOW to cook from scratch, maybe a few of the REAL foodies can give you some tips !!!
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solongmarianne

I am feeding 12 this year. budget is £100. already have £40 on nectar card. this doesnt include alcohol or boxing day food though, my sister is taking care of that.