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Ryanna2599

Frugalsod wrote: »

Update on the home made peanut butter.

I found an infographic on what tool for what purpose. Apparently a food processor with the blade tool is best for making peanut butter. It has turned out well. I also left it running on slowly for longer and only drizzled a little groundnut oil on and it has come out well. Now the fun part to get it into a jar.

It's school holidays so I'm just about managing to keep up reading all the interesting discussions. I wanted to say Thank You to Frugalsod for the reference to homemade peanut butter. :T We've made quite a few pots (OH is a big fan of it spread on Ryveeetas) and he said he prefers the homemade stuff not to mention a bag of peanuts is miles cheaper than the ~£3.50 I'd previously been paying for a jar of the stuff he likes from the shops...

Frugalsod

Ryanna2599 wrote: »

It's school holidays so I'm just about managing to keep up reading all the interesting discussions. I wanted to say Thank You to Frugalsod for the reference to homemade peanut butter. :T We've made quite a few pots (OH is a big fan of it spread on Ryveeetas) and he said he prefers the homemade stuff not to mention a bag of peanuts is miles cheaper than the ~£3.50 I'd previously been paying for a jar of the stuff he likes from the shops...

For the very latest batch I made I did not add any ground nut oil at all. It turned out just as well. As for the cost savings yes they are significant especially if you use the value packs from the discounters. I did get some giant party packs of peanuts and they turned out well and cheap as well.

The trick I used to get the peanut butter into the reusable containers I use is a jam funnel. It reduces the waste quite a bit as you do not spill much.

The real benefits apart from the cost savings are that you can reduce the additives in your diet considerably by making it yourself. My next objective will be homemade Nutella.

DawnW

ALIBOBSY wrote: »

Just been catching up with the last weeks postings. Busy with garden and kids.

Anyone else in the effected water area. Pain in the bum having to keep boiling water and using up bottled water. Shops keep getting cleared out, but at least we had some in store already. Most takeaways and cafes/restaurants are shut in the area.

It really brings home how much we rely on just being able to turn and tap and use the water, and this isn't even not having water its having to process it first before use. First time I have regretted not having a dishwasher though lol. Boiling kettles for washing up must be costing us a fortune.

There is talk of compensation, but no specifics yet. They are saying hopefully water will be back from Wednesday.

Ali x

Must be difficult times for the catering businesses affected (and the people who work in them)
I hadn't thought of that.

1Tonsil

I feel sorry for the folks having to boil all the water for consumption, but those bugs are nasty, they can kill.

We have mains water but it is not potable, or drinkable. It is used for cleaning , washing etc here in Greece. We use bottled water for drinking , cooking and cleaning teeth etc. We also have a sterna which is a water tank which is full of collected filtered rain water. It is very soft water, unlike the mains water. We use it to cool the house during the summer,as its under the downstairs tiled floors. We use it up in the autumn, before the next rains come hopefully. We had so much rain last winter we had to empty it five times....even though it does have an overflow to stop the house flooding.

I also make home made nut butters as they are too expensive to buy and full of sugar usually. My food blender is my best friend, along with the slow cooker. I also make home made hummus, which is easy to make and tastes better than bought stuff. I can post my recipe if you wish. Let me know.

I have a ham shank in the slow cooker for tonight with onions, local peppers that I need to use up, and some orange lentils that I bought cheap at the table top sale. I will use all the stock for soup and most of the veggies and ham will make tonights dinner. We are having prawn salad for lunch. Had blackcurrants, greek yogurt and honey for brekkie. My husband has been told he must eat healthy and slim down, which works for me as I love healthy local food.

Have a lovely day folks, very hot and muggy here and although the sun is out, it feels stormy. The air is full of static which makes my touch screen a nightmare. There have been four fire planes over us in the last ten minutes, so I guess there is another fire. We had one a few days ago that broke out after a tourist drove his rental car up a steep mountain in the wrong gear. It over heated and he parked it next to other cars instead of trying to put out the fire......all the lot went up along with half the mountainside. It makes you wonder.....

1Tonsil

Frugalsod wrote: »

For the very latest batch I made I did not add any ground nut oil at all. It turned out just as well. As for the cost savings yes they are significant especially if you use the value packs from the discounters. I did get some giant party packs of peanuts and they turned out well and cheap as well.

The trick I used to get the peanut butter into the reusable containers I use is a jam funnel. It reduces the waste quite a bit as you do not spill much.

The real benefits apart from the cost savings are that you can reduce the additives in your diet considerably by making it yourself. My next objective will be homemade Nutella.

Homemade nutella benefits from the addition of coconut oil as it helps get the right texture and stays that way. If you are not allergic that is. It also has huge health benefits:T

Cheapskate

Do you use salted peanuts or plain, and add anything else besides oil? The PB I prefer is dear (no sugar in) but the cheaper ones are too sweet, so it would be nice to try making my own.

A xo

Frugalsod

1Tonsil wrote: »

Homemade nutella benefits from the addition of coconut oil as it helps get the right texture and stays that way. If you are not allergic that is. It also has huge health benefits:T

I have a jar of coconut oil but could not remember what I bought it for! Thanks for that.

Frugalsod

Cheapskate wrote: »

Do you use salted peanuts or plain, and add anything else besides oil? The PB I prefer is dear (no sugar in) but the cheaper ones are too sweet, so it would be nice to try making my own.

A xo

Ordinary salted peanuts. You could use plain but you will need to add salt and it is apparently much harder to work out the right combination. The value party packs are best of all.

Also you can avoid the peanut or ground nut oil if you want. My last batch had none at all and is still able to spread.

1Tonsil

Frugalsod wrote: »

I have a jar of coconut oil but could not remember what I bought it for! Thanks for that.

It is wonderful for stir frying, adding to cakes etc. I also use it for my hair, it has a factor ten sun block effect and a great moisturiser. You can also use it mixed with a little bicarb as a fab toothpaste that leaves your teeth sparkling clean. It is also very good for polishing stainlesss steel, just add a little to the cloth and rub it over.

Karmacat

Recipe for all of that please, 1Tonsil! I do love learning from other people's experiences