February 2011 Grocery Challenge

cat_smith

Just got back from Mr T. £33.27 spend with £10.57 off for BOGOF and similar. Bought a couple of things not on the list, but they were on offer and will get used - Shreddies 342. The DH seems to inhale them so the 3kg will probably only last about 2 weeks:)

That should be my total spend for the month. DH won't need much as I've stocked up for him.

Off to update sig.

kookgekje

A quick signature update. Ten days to go and on track (for now). I need to go for a shop for this week's food though as my fridge and storecupboards are a bit bare. I've got my list so I'll try to stick to that.

SavingJane

Hey all

I spent £4 in [EMAIL="Icel@nds"]Icel@nds[/EMAIL] and 88p in L*dl Total £4.88 so will update me sig

I have a LOAD of left over cooked roast chicken, can I freeze this or not.....Theres enough for a few meals maybe even 4 so won't be used this week.

Thanks

Jane

goodgirl80

TheBees wrote: »

Oh and I forgot to say - tonight we had chinese stir fry. Mr T were selling ready cooked noodles on BOGOF and stir fry veg on BOGOF. We made our own stir fry sauce with 2 dessert spoons of soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce and peanut butter with a bit of water. (A recipe from the Waitrose weekend magazine). DH turned his nose up at the fact that I hadn't bought any meat of any sort to go with it but in fact it was really filling and we didn't really miss the meat. I bought two packs of each and there's enough left over to have it again on Monday! Can't leave it any longer or the veg will be feeling a bit sorry for itself.:rotfl:

That sounds delish. Have you any tips on where the cheapest soy sauce might be? Tesco keep putting up their prices!

cat_smith

SavingJane You can freeze it cooked - but then can't freeze anything you make with it later. Or, you could make up a couple of meals and freeze them. I'm doing a chicken, bacon and leek pie today with my leftover roast. Will then put it into single portions in the freezer for later consumption.

SavingJane

cat_smith wrote: »

SavingJane You can freeze it cooked - but then can't freeze anything you make with it later. Or, you could make up a couple of meals and freeze them. I'm doing a chicken, bacon and leek pie today with my leftover roast. Will then put it into single portions in the freezer for later consumption.

Perfect thank you, we only have a small freezer so can't batch cook, so i shall just bag it up into right size for us and not waste any

Thanks

Jane

sazzledazzle

Well fell of the MSE wagon last week and hardly came on here, but that was also due to being very busy. Cant believe how little I have spent so far this month. I seem to be able to make meals out of hardly anything and not buying so many sauces etc but making my own. Have even lost 4lb so shows what rubbish is in them.
The other strange thing is I am starting to really not like going to the SM's. I used to love going shopping there as thought I could cover my shopping addiction by saying its food but now just dont enjoy it at all. Hope I am not becoming a scrooge.

tessie_bear

hi...havent bought any food today but am planning to spend a bit in costco tomorrow..we need to get a few lunches in for half term next week

i also need to make something for the cake tin as it has a lot of fresh air in it...not good

i am doing well keeping my receipts which makes a change for me...i normally loose them or misplace them...a pain but i think im keeping check a bit better

hope everyone has a :kisses3:valentines day

tata tessa

cat_smith

sazzledazzle I know what you mean. It's become a matter of pride already not to admit to an overspend. I don't think I've ever spent so little and I still have a full freezer. Finding ways to use up wilted bits and things about to die is becoming a great challenge. Never thought I could get so many meals out of a chicken! At the moment I am roasting 4 peppers that will not get used while I am away. Will freeze and use in lasagne when I get back. Mushrooms on the hob to be treated the same.

Anyone got any suggestions for yoghurt? Can you freeze it? I have a bit sitting in the fridge and OH won't go near it.

nessie216

Afternoon All,

I am not proud that i am well and truly over my budget & i just placed my first AF order - the lucky boxes are back!

But on a good point i have not used a credit card once this month! Only 4 days until i get paid! Will start my March budget from 19th Feb - 18th March - going on my pay days!

I brought fillet steak at the weekend - not very MSE at all but i treated DH to steak & chips for Valentines day and he treated me to a massive box of chocolates - not good SW wise! But i enjoyed it - isn't that the whole point!?!?!?

Will update my sig when i get a chance!