September 2011 Grocery Challenge

TrixieB

Yes I would wait as it typically doesn't take off the discounts on bogof etc until you actually get it. if you get it all that is!!

looie

Just 60p to add to my total on some reduced quorn mini eggs - nearly ate them all before I got home

Gorgeestwo

Hi everyone

Have had an epic fail this month, over £60 over budget and still 8 days to go haven't actually got that much food in, so got to go shopping tomorrow aswell :eek:. Not really got a very good excuse either, have had a stressful couple of weeks, so its made me a bit lazy cooking wise.

Will need to have a good think about my budget for October as we've got visitors for a couple of the weekends and its dd's and my birthday's so It'll have to go up!

Pleased with my nsd's if nothing else, I've totally resisted going into the local shops and 'just getting a couple of bits', just need to work on restraint in Mr T's

ThrivingOnThrift

I am really pleased that this challenge is making me look twice at bits and bobs in the fridge, rather than them just sitting there until I throw them out!! Last night we had left over roasted veggies (red onion, courgette, pepper and aubergine) heated up with some left over passata, stirred through some pasta and dotted with over feta! Off now to see what the freezer has to yield for next week....thanks to everybody on here for the inspiration!

runnerbean17

Getting a bit close to target now :eek: and still got over a week left.
Still haven't sorted the freezer
And getting a bit bored with the same food
Think I'll have a root around on here for some recipes
Hope everyone else is doing well x

recovering_spendaholic

Mummyem I use cooked chicken usually, but you are supposed to just brown off some chicken breast cubes and put them in it. Doesn't matter either way actually.

Today I cleared out all my patio tubs (there are about 20 of them) and filled them with fresh compost so they are ready to be planted up. I usually plant winter bedding and bulbs but I had a thought that I might try some veg - trouble is I haven't a clue what to plant when - will have a mosey over to the green fingered board and see if there is any info. I reckon if I could grow my own carrots, potatoes, courgettes, onions, cabbages, sprouts etc I would save a good few bob!

angelatgraceland

TrixieB wrote: »

Sonastin so sorry to hear of your loss, I hope that her legacy will make your lives a wee bit easier x


Am typing this to the delightful smell of the quick easy herby bread recipe posted previously by Angelatgraceland. Anyway I made it VERY sceptically thinking, this'll never work! Well as well as eating the bread I shall be eating my words lol as it's beatuifully risen and browned - about to come out of the oven so I will report back!

Edit***Ok it's out and I couldn't wait to have a heel of it hot out of the oven! I think next time I will reduce the liquid a smidgeon as it is a teeny bit stodgy in middle but other than that am WELL impressed! I also put some garlic pwder into mine as well as the herbs - thinking ahead to do a pesto one...

What you may find good next time is when it "looks cooked" turn the tin over in the oven upside down(sounds mad I know) and cook for a further 10 mins or so. this will cook the bottom of the loaf better and improve it. I did this with mine yesterday. I took some to work today and all the young girls want the recipe now-good job I knew it off by heart as one girl of 22 was writing it on her wageslip! I gave a few of them a little of my sandwich to sample and one even had to eat my lunchbox crumbs as she was raving over it! I did laugh!!:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: anyway-to those who tried it-I do hope you all liked it-just tweak it to your own individual taste. You could add chopped onion to it also but if you do-use less water as onions have high water content. Chilli would also be good-as would sundried tomatoes!:p

angelatgraceland

rising_from_the_ashes wrote: »

For anyone who gets an online order - do you usually wait until it's delivered before updating your spend? Just thinking that if there's substitutes/something I don't want, it may change?

TIA

I wait until it arrives as they don't take the money from your account until then and you can cancel until the night before so this is most accurate.

Had my delivery of SOAPNUTS today which will last for absolutley yonks! For those who do not know about soapnuts do read this link:http://www.corick.co.uk/soapnuts.html
Basically you put these in your wash as a natural alternative to washing powder/liquid and they are great for anyone suffering from skin conditions. I get occasional eczema and I have dry skin but since using these it has greatly improved. they are very economical to use and you can even use them in your dishwasher! I just bought mine on e**y and they are great quality-anyone interested PM me for details but I think there are only one or two sellers on there at present.

emmad5689

2 NSDs here but have to go and do some shopping tomorrow, pretty sure need quite a bit too, got all main meal stuff but need all sandwich and pack up stuff aswell as veggies, hope everyone is doing well.

FoxFace

Well, today has been lovely. Not quite a NSD, but a low spend of £2.90, which fed all four of us dinner

Also, given the fact DH went to T's for us, it really is fantastic how he is taking this all on board :heartsmil:

Total so far £148.87