Grocery Challenge - February 2012

meg72

cleggie wrote: »

Morning all!

Still not been to a SM, but by golly i REALLY blinkin want to!!! Really having a hard time of it today and feel utterly miserable.

Awwwcleggie,feel for you love have a hug.It will get better.
Whenever I feel like this I try to find something to do to take my mind of it.Gardeningis my favourite distraction but its too darn cold at the moment. Perhaps a bit of decluttering.or put
music on and do a mad boogie. have a nice bath BUT when all else
fails I grab a book and go back to bed for an hour or two,

NickJW

Hi All

Another £2.24 to report from Mr S this morning. My plan tonight is using some Pork chops from the freezer, some green beans from the fridge (my flatmates from last Friday) and leftover chives from the fridge (my flatmates from last Thursday when he did fishcakes) in some mash from potatoes bought today.

HOWEVER, I'm debating whether to do this tomorrow because there is a bowl of leftover bolognaise from Lasagne my flatmate cooked on Monday (which we had yesterday as well - there was too much mince mix for the pan). There is also salad from Monday in the fridge which needs using up. I was thinking of using some mini puff pastry tarts from the freezer (Jusrol from Christmas 2010, which is annoying me being there!!), topping with the bolognaise mix (and maybe a bit of goats cheese to melt on top from the fridge) and serving with the leftover salad. Do think that sounds okay? Or should I take the bolognaise to work tomorrow with a jacket for lunch? Would the bolognaise actually be okay tomorrow having said that?

If I DO then the pork meal will be done tomorrow instead.

I'm too tired today - can you tell I'm indecisive. :rotfl:

Cool_Nanna

freedom2011 wrote: »

I bought lots of tinned tuna when it was on offer from AP mainly as a lunch box filler. I am now thinking up frugal ways for main meals. Apart from with jacket spuds, fish cake or pasta bake I have drawn a blank. Anybody want to throw me some ideas? The store-cupboard is full of olive oil, herbs etc so I will have most things to add to any recipe.

I have just been sorting through my cupboards and found a tin of Bachelors condensed mushroom soup that has got a recipie on the back using tinned tuna, broccoli, red peppers and pasta.

bestill

Oh dear, gone over budget today by £7.87. Hoping to buy only a little more milk & fruit for last few days of month. Not getting too upset as it's only my 3rd month of GC and I did think I'd set budget a bit low to stretch myself. Have learn a few more lessons like check freezer last thing before shopping (so you don't buy an unnecesary chicken).
Well done ot everyone who's still on target - very inspirational.

bestill

Cool_Nanna wrote: »

I have just been sorting through my cupboards and found a tin of Bachelors condensed mushroom soup that has got a recipie on the back using tinned tuna, broccoli, red peppers and pasta.

You can vary this by using tomato soup, it doesn't have to be condensed soup if you don't mind thinner sauce; sweetcorn or peas owork well as does substituting ham for tuna for those of us that got ham from AF. A bit of cheese works well on top. I've used hundred of variations of this recipe for using leftovers for a quick tea.

mummyjane

Popped into the co-op last night for some syrup for pancakes. Left with that plus a huge pizza for 65p (went in the freezer for dh's supper later in the week). Have updated my signature, not completely accurate as it's been crazy here. Have struggled with budget a bit this month as dh hasn't stuck to his bottle a week and agreed cigarette limit (he's getting the money for them next month and he can budget for himself, once it's gone it's gone as they say). Anything over that and he'll have to find the money from his savings but hopefully he'll realise how much he's spending then

Hoping to lower the budget again next month fingers crossed! Hope everyone is ok, will try and read posts over the next couple of days but migraine from yesterday is still lingering so typing with half closed eyes at the moment in a dark room.

Florenceem

cleggie wrote: »

Morning all!

Still not been to a SM, but by golly i REALLY blinkin want to!!! Really having a hard time of it today and feel utterly miserable.

So pleased I am not keen on shopping - go when I have to. I craft a lot so my mind is kept occupied - doesn't stop me eating sweets though!

Kylieminoag

aneres wrote: »

My results for this month are £125 so I came in £47 under budget.

:T:T:T:T:T:T

Thats almost a third! well done you!

x
K

Kylieminoag

bestill wrote: »

Oh dear, gone over budget today by £7.87. Hoping to buy only a little more milk & fruit for last few days of month. Not getting too upset as it's only my 3rd month of GC and I did think I'd set budget a bit low to stretch myself. Have learn a few more lessons like check freezer last thing before shopping (so you don't buy an unnecesary chicken).
Well done ot everyone who's still on target - very inspirational.

:j:jI think you've done brilliantly - you are still way under your January target and probably even further under what you used to spend - well done ! :T:T:T:T Dont feel :mad: - celebrate your success:D:beer::D

x
K

Linz4383

a NSD for me today! dont need anything so im not goin for anything! did nrly go to the chippy for dinner as i was annoyed after a phonecall! Ex's who needs em!!!
anyway my FREE one pot cook book has come today (free from andrex point) cant believe how good quality it is! its hard back and everythin! some nice bits in there i mite need to try! its split into 5 sections, meal in a bowl soups, meat feasts, poultry pot wonders, fish and seafood suppers and vegetable heaven! also got my first asda voucher coming this week from doin some surveys! hoping to save this for christmas