May 2012 Grocery Challenge

meg72

craigywv wrote: »

:mad: is it just me or is anyone else finding it hard to THANK people for their posts, maybe just my computer?

Not having any problem with thanking people, unless I forget I have done internet options and cleared the cookies, so need to sign in again, I do that often, senior moments in my case,

jumblejack

Florenceem wrote: »

I used fresh mustard and utterly butterly for the first time - wondered if that made my scone mix wet.

No, I reckon it was my initial measurement for milk:o

My scales are not reliable so the measurements I gave are based on my dodgy scales! The amended recipe should be much better now that you have pointed it out.:)

Just add less milk/more flour until it becomes a workable dough. When done, it should be soft and moist inside. The cheese is mmmmmm as it is warm and gooey in the still warm bread!:)

jumblejack

Florenceem wrote: »

I peeled the onions and parboiled them in MW tub with the potatoes. Then they went in the oven wrapped in foil - so delicious. They take too long to cook/soften if not parboiled first - you must get a cheap MW.
We got Mil a really low price basic one - did all she needed.

I am DEFINITELY going to try my hand at that at some point!!!!

I do need a microwave. I am so tempted now that I have been baking the 2 minute sponges at mums most days. I really miss the reasons I had one in the first place now! I loved em for baking potatoes too! Oh and the best of all reason that I loved it was that it was so easy to make a choccy fudge pud for guests. I made it before hand but warm the individual slices for 8-10 seconds in the microwave to melt the topping before I scoop ice-cream out!!!
I really fancy that again now I think of it.:)

Teg-Rem

can anyone please tell me how to log on to it am a bit of a dinosaur when it comes to computers i'm afraid.

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Teg Rem log onto what, if you are talking about the grocery challenge, you are already posting on it, to understand how it works, go to the bottom of the page numbers and go to the first page, which explains what to do.

rising_from_the_ashes

bikelesschick wrote: »

I found out I'm pregnant a few weeks ago and have been very tired so may not be able to post regularly but will try to read the thread regularly and will definitely report at the end of May

Awwwww congratulations!:D

Gorgeestwo wrote: »

Thanks for this I'm going to give this a go, both my children absolutely love peppers in any shape or form, do you serve it with anything else?

I'm definitely going to be trying some of the recipes on the first page as my son has asked that wednesday be our 'try something new day' this week I'm going to be making my first ever risotto, which I have to say I'm a little bit scared about lol

I often just have the peppers by themselves as they're quite filling with the savoury rice in - although I sometimes have a bit of salad too if I've got some that needs used up.

I love the idea of the "try something new day" and must try to do that myself! I did Risotto for the first time a few months ago and I've found a great recipe (Chicken & Leek on the front page) which is really easy and also forgiving! I now have it at least twice a month - wish I'd been brave enough to try years ago!:)

Jumblejack ohhhhh the herby cheese bread ...... ohhhhhh my mouth was watering just looking at the screen - and I swear I could smell them too! They look absolutely delicious

I don't eat a lot of bread as I'm not ..... great shall we saw, with wheat but I may just be tempted to give them a try!

Mrs Addicted to Spending best of luck with the exam when the time comes!

craigywv

Florenceem wrote: »

I used fresh mustard and utterly butterly for the first time - wondered if that made my scone mix wet.

me too u, butterly and wet mustard in a jar , maybe thats why mine was wet too, added more flour and it turned out lovely..............thanks for the pics dins looks lovely is that a hm steak slice?:)

Flat_Eric

abitofhelp wrote: »

Hello EyesWideOpen at least with your extra stocks you can start meal planning to use them up.
Craigywv - i seem able to thank people ok, hope you are able to get it sorted.
Flat Eric- i think my overspends come from using the moc from the supermarket, its a habit i am trying really hard to get out of

not awake yet - what does moc stand for ???

craigywv

jumblejack wrote: »

I am DEFINITELY going to try my hand at that at some point!!!!

I do need a microwave. I am so tempted now that I have been baking the 2 minute sponges at mums most days. I really miss the reasons I had one in the first place now! I loved em for baking potatoes too! Oh and the best of all reason that I loved it was that it was so easy to make a choccy fudge pud for guests. I made it before hand but warm the individual slices for 8-10 seconds in the microwave to melt the topping before I scoop ice-cream out!!!
I really fancy that again now I think of it.:)

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm choccy fudge pudding.............MUST HAVE RECIPE PLSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!! since i joined this forum i must have put on at least a stone i cant help myself between pasties hm cheesy bread 2 min micro puds i cant control the urge to make and it , telling myself its cheap and os excuses excuses !!! oh and ds love it perpetual aromas drifting around the house, ds even went into school the other morn and teacher kept smelling him saying he smelt like her grannies house when she baked. so son runnin around smellin like cupcakes(buns as we call them cc so U.S.A.) better than spag bol which we all reeked of the other day as i was on a cook to freeze crusade. away to boot sale now have a good day all. p.s. FLORENCEEM ,hope you enjoyed your programmes last night:D

Flat_Eric

rising_from_the_ashes wrote: »

Couple of suggestions:

Aubergine & Courgette Bake ... yum!

I've used this recipe in the past & it was errrr yum!

http://hje-at-home.blogspot.co.uk/2009/03/aubergine-courgette-bake.html (you may need to print the page to read it)

Roasted peppers stuffed with savoury rice

Cheat a bit with this one:

1/2 peppers & remove seeds
Put in roasting tin & drizzle with olive oil
Roast for about 10-15 mins @ around 200 deg
Turn over & roast the other side

Meanwhile - make a packet of savoury rice of your choice (L*idl do a fab Mexican one) - I tend to fry off any any veg I have that need used up (eg mushrooms) & add them to the mixture

Remove peppers from oven, stuff with rice & sprinkle with cheese
Put back in oven for a few mins until cheese melts ..... yum!

Yum Yum ! thanks :j