April 2012 Grocery Challenge

cattysmum

Just a small spend to report today, £1.30 for a pack of dishwasher salt and treat grandson to one of those things that pick bits up a grabber type thing, though I have told him it is on condition he goes into training as a wombler and brings me all the receipts he can find it was kind of an investment!!!!

jumblejack

cattysmum wrote: »

Looks scrummy, Im carp at doing pastry it either goes too soggy or too crispy what ratio of flour do you use to fat?

You can't go wrong with one part fat, 2 parts plain flour with water added to turn it into a workable pastry.

Fror the 2 pies I used 1lb of flour, 1/2 lb utterly butterfly with just enough water as described above.

It is a breeze and works perfectly every time. Give it a go

I NEVER work my pastry. As soon as it comes together, it is rolled. Maybe that is where it is letting you down sometimes?

cattysmum

jumblejack wrote: »

You can't go wrong with one part fat, 2 parts plain flour with water added to turn it into a workable pastry.

Fror the 2 pies I used 1lb of flour, 1/2 lb utterly butterfly with just enough water as described above.

It is a breeze and works perfectly every time. Give it a go

I NEVER work my pastry. As soon as it comes together, it is rolled. Maybe that is where it is letting you down sometimes?

Thanks, your probably right JJ, I try too hard to bring it all together and keep kneading till its really smooth then I roll it out, Ill try not to be so heavy handed next time!!!:rotfl:

jumblejack

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Just having mine now so I can drop off the other pie before I visit the hospital. Would have gone better with chips n mushy peas but I have loads of veg to use up! [IMG]http://em!!!205.photobucket.com/albums/bb429/jumblerjack/photo-50.jpg[/IMG]

mummyyof5

Took 2 of my 5 to the Cinema today..DS2 as its his birthday and LO as they loves each other...DS2 is 16 tomorrow and LO is 5 lol..not counting in GC as had money to one side for this including pop and sweets bought beforehand at W**sons.
Did spend £2 in £land and £9.92 in MrTs...this included YS new pots frubes and cheesestringsx2..dont know why these were reduced as there is 3 weeks date left on them..perfect for LO packups next week.
Also got mince,bacon ,Tom sauce and a box of mini callipos as atreat for Littlies...wasnt sure what to do for tea due to plans changing..got home started to unpack shopping with DD2.. as soon as she saw the mince she was begging for a Shepherds pie...she has been staying at a friends for the last week and I think they have lived on junk..apparently she cant wait for tea...oh well at least she has missed my cooking if nothing else lol .

The pies look lovely too

savingqueen

jumblejack wrote: »

My tea (and one for Dad!):



2 cheese n onion pies made with a cheesy bacon sauce, mmmmm.
It should do my Dad 2 days so will do something else for him on Friday to take down.

Enjoy your tea too, abitofhelp. I hope to make mine one day with leftover gammon joint. Yum!

Hi jumblejack,

those pies look and sound delicious! would you mind telling us how you make the filling? I made my first pie a few weeks ago (chicken and mushroom) and feel the urge to make another one with a different filling soon.

sq:)

Florenceem

jumblejack wrote: »

You can't go wrong with one part fat, 2 parts plain flour with water added to turn it into a workable pastry.

Fror the 2 pies I used 1lb of flour, 1/2 lb utterly butterfly with just enough water as described above.

It is a breeze and works perfectly every time. Give it a go

I NEVER work my pastry. As soon as it comes together, it is rolled. Maybe that is where it is letting you down sometimes?

Do you rest the pastry in the fridge for an hour before rolling out? I use Trex for my pastry - not a half ratio with that fat.

Mrs_Addicted_to_Spending

Thanks for the suggestion about the pressure cooker iQueen - I will definitely investigate. Was just wondering if you get all the flavours melding in like you do when you cook casseroles in oven for several hours? I must admit I just cook everything in the oven and don't think about alternatives - we don't even have a microwave!

I did well with Mr A delivery today - spent £53 for week's shopping (for 4 of us) and had ordered basics range prawns £3.26 for 2 packs. Substitutions for this were 2 packs of posh king prawns and smoked salmon worth £9.98 and they only charged me the original £3.26 . Smoked salmon and avocado salad for lunch? - don't mind if I do!! Mind you I had jacket potato and left over chinese takeaway for tea .

cleggie

Hi all.
Seriously having to resist spending every penny that i own on chocolate from Mr T!

PennyGrabber

NSD gc-wise, but had to buy a hoover.

Had a fab day, really enjoyed myself with the children, and didn't spend a penny doing it! We went exploring over the road. There's a stream to cross over, woods to explore, then a path and a lake with a story bench (or so we call it!).

Just about to do bedtime, then I shall have a brief tidy up and watch some bbt before doing a bit of housework (dusting).

Feeling really good today, and have achieved a lot, both personal, money wise and housewise.

Night all,

PG x