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  • edinburgher
    edinburgher Posts: 13,884 Forumite
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    I was going to buy oxtail as well today but it's £6.49 a kg - does that sound expensive?

    Not to me, oxtail isn't nearly as common as TV chefs would have us believe :)

    I typically look to spend no more than £5/kilo, but wouldn't mind spending more than that for a treat. I could make some lovely Pho with oxtail, om nom nom.
  • ajmoney
    ajmoney Posts: 6,466 Forumite
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    edinburgher wrote: »
    The cooking all sounds wonderful Tilly - isn't it lovely how you can watch the pennies but still eat like you're at a fancy restaurant? :)

    I love eating restaurant style meals, we get so disappointed when we eat out now and hardly ever have take away because we can make something that tastes far better and takes the same amount of time (because we can't justify paying delivery).
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  • Froggy-G
    Froggy-G Posts: 2,145 Forumite
    Hello all..

    I cooked dinner for the Tilly gang, Chicken Chasseur, mash (thanks Mr T) & broccoli.. Followed by tart Bourdaloue (poached pear & almonds)..

    Nobody poisoned, everybody is breathing.. Must be a good sign..


    Froggy :D
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  • sweetdaisy
    sweetdaisy Posts: 1,249 Forumite
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    Froggy-G wrote: »
    Hello all..

    I cooked dinner for the Tilly gang, Chicken Chasseur, mash (thanks Mr T) & broccoli.. Followed by tart Bourdaloue (poached pear & almonds)..

    Nobody poisoned, everybody is breathing.. Must be a good sign..


    Froggy :D

    Sounds yummy :)
  • Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS
    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS Posts: 7,854 Forumite
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    Mr E, you've persuaded me to buy some oxtail. I think I'm going to make an oxtail and leek pie - no recipe so will make it up as I go along. I'll cook the oxtail in the slow cooker and ask Mr T to make some short crust pastry. I normally have a few bargainous ready made ones in the freezer - the last one went today on the pear tart. Will be on the lookout for some more :)

    Froggy made a lovely chicken chasseur this evening and it's good to learn from each other.

    Hasn't it been a mild day today - I've had the window open in the sitting room this evening as we were all too warm.

    The poor hounds have missed their long walk today - will have to get cracking tomorrow.

    Have a good evening, Tilly x
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  • Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS
    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS Posts: 7,854 Forumite
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    edited 20 October 2013 at 9:23AM
    Good morning, I have something which I need to remember, but can't.

    I'm making a list of things I need to do today, to free my mind to remember the important 'thing'

    Walk the hounds
    Prepare veg for dinner this evening - partly
    Ask DS to clean his bedroom
    Empty airing cupboard - done
    Sort receipts from yesterday and switch money from savings pots to c/a - done
    Check I have cash to pay for some tickets
    Update spending diary - done
    Menu plan
    Send remaining menu plan out - sorry for being late - done

    Most of these tasks are quick but I'm feeling irritated about the 'thing' I can't remember.

    Raining at the moment and pleased we decided to tackle the hedge yesterday. DD and I can put an old movie on the TV and make sleighs :)

    Last night I put two bags of minced beef and onions (cooked) into the freezer and have one in the fridge to use on Tuesday for cottage pie. I portioned the remaining mince and now have two 'meals' of raw mince frozen.

    Sorry my train of thought is a bit off, I think it's because I'm trying to remember :o

    Have a good day, Tilly x
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    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
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  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
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    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS wrote: »
    Good morning, I have something which I need to remember, but can't.

    I'm making a list of things I need to do today, to free my mind to remember the important 'thing'


    Most of these tasks are quick but I'm feeling irritated about the 'thing' I can't remember.


    Sorry my train of thought is a bit off, I think it's because I'm trying to remember :o

    Let me help you - it was pay my mortgage off for me :).

    I'm a bit hurt you've forgotten to be honest :(.
    A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort
    :) Mortgage Balance = £0 :)
    "Do what others won't early in life so you can do what others can't later in life"
  • Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS
    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS Posts: 7,854 Forumite
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    gallygirl wrote: »
    Let me help you - it was pay my mortgage off for me :).

    I'm a bit hurt you've forgotten to be honest :(.
    You'll be lucky :rotfl:

    Tilly x x
    2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
    Achieved Goal: 28/08/15 :j
  • brizzledfw
    brizzledfw Posts: 7,302 Forumite
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    GG..nah..that was mine! Stop shoving ahead in the queue:rotfl:

    Miserable day here..will probably send the kids off swimming to get them out. Having lovely relaxing weekend with friends..life doesn't get much better then this! :)
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  • abouttimetoo
    abouttimetoo Posts: 1,860 Forumite
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    Hi Tilly and other lovely food people

    Has anyone got a nice recipe houmous (sp?) I think I'm getting addicted to it so need to find a way of getting more and making it cheaper :D

    Fortune, MWC, MCI, always think of you too when it comes to yummy food and ideas, any thoughts?

    Regards
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