March 2011 Grocery Challenge

Candy_Belle

Morning!!:)

A few spends to report from yesterday on the cats

A**a - £1.90 Go-cat & Cat Treats

W****s - £3.40 5xTins Cat Food

Sainsbugs -£8.12 2 x Bags Ultra Clumping Litter

Off to update signature - have a good day everyone x

supersally01

Morning all. Just came on to declare £391/375 for march, and I'd like to be put down for £375 again for April please.
Many thanks to all that run the thread, and looking forward to a moneysaving summer!

slbhill

cat_smith wrote: »

slbhill not sure about the 'get what you pay for' as I've not tried the Argos version. Does it do from 0.5mm to 15mm? Cleaning I think is a pain on all of them.

It says maximum slice 15mm but I can't find any mention of minimum slice! I wonder if that means it doesn't do very thin slices?

Hippeechiq wrote: »

Penny I'm sure your probably have - but have you checked the fuse?

Same think happened to me last year, and I was beside myself because I'd been shopping the previous day and my freezer was chocka......turned out the fuse had gone in the socket that the freezer was plugged into (not the plug itself)

I'll second that! When I was in my teens we had the same thing happen with a microwave - big bang, sparks, smoke, all very exciting. Bought a new one the same day, plugged it into the same socket and that wouldn't work either. Different socket however... old and new ones both worked. :rotfl: So much worse with a freezer though - all that food

Spiggle

Oh Penny, that is a real pain. Sending you hugs and positive thoughts.

I'm off out in to the sunshine to potter in the garden.

See you all later,
Spigs

tessie_bear

hi...just made some cute little cakes with tesc0 micro eggs on the top...also some cookies but they are chilling to be baked later

i am making kfc type chicken for tea which should be nice....i also need to make a shopping list for the weekend bits and pieces

lovely day today...lots of washing on the line....very os

have a great day
tessa
ps hoping for a nsd today...no choice really nowt left to spend

tootoo

Hello all,
I've been lurking for sometime and tried to join a while ago. I fell off the wagon when my little girl arrived and really need to get back on!
I shall be joining the april gc. I'm starting my meal plan and think I shall aim for £200 per month - does this seem realistic? Its for 2 adults and a toddler (I won't include any nappies etc) and a fussy cat.
I really want to cut down on the amount of crisps and chocolate we buy (Mainly for hubbies packed lunch everyday). I'm quite good at baking but don't have lots of time, can anyone recommend some easy cakes/biscuits? And any ideas for packed lunches other than sandwiches or pasta salads?!
I cook from scratch and on the days I work I have something prepared or ready home made from the freezer, but I still feel I could plan better to cut costs. I think I'll have to have a look at some new recipes for some inspiration too!
Sorry for the ramble, hope its ok to join?
Tootoo

minnie2

tessie_bear wrote: »

hi...just made some cute little cakes with tesc0 micro eggs on the top...also some cookies but they are chilling to be baked later

i am making kfc type chicken for tea which should be nice....i also need to make a shopping list for the weekend bits and pieces

lovely day today...lots of washing on the line....very os

have a great day
tessa
ps hoping for a nsd today...no choice really nowt left to spend

what type and flavours are you going to put on the coating? ive never worked out what it is!!

cat_smith

tootoo Welcome.:T

tessie_bear

minnie2 wrote: »

what type and flavours are you going to put on the copating? ive never worked out what it is!!

im cheating...i got a tub of piri piri breadcrumbs from b and m for 59p...jaime oliver make.....however i usually just dip the chicken bits in seasoned flour then in egg then in breacrumbs ( u can put a few herbs or dried sage and onion stuffing in with them)....then fry in a little bit of oil on both sides then bake in the oven
hth

cookiemum

Thanks everyone for the lentil loaf suggestions. I don't know how I missed the one in the index - doh! Will pick up ingredients this weekend and let you know how it turns out.:T

Small spend on bread and marg this morning so still on target to come in under budget if I can have a good weekend. Fingers crossed.