August 2012 Grocery Challenge

Billie-jo

No spends since Saturday but just nipped on to say I am thinking of you
katyreed+5 a difficult day for everyone.

Beenbusy this morning and have made a list of what is in two of the kitchen drawers. Not sure why I have 7 different types of pasta but . . . .

Beans on toast for lunch I think and we have some left over meat & potato pie for tea with lots of veg.

mrs-moneypenny

hve added up reciepts and spens from last week and while we weere away, have gone over budget for august and theyres still a week left.

got a pan of leek and potato soup simmering away ready for lunch.

hope all are well

thinking of katyreed

Coxy11

Hi everyone,

NSDs yesterday and today :j We've been using some stock from my 2nd purse shop so will settle up in one hit on 31st Had an afternoon out in London today. Went to an exhibition at the Barbican on James Bond styling over 50 years. DH's idea but children and I really enjoyed it too. Afterwards had a meal out at Pizza Expre$$. Different budget for this luckily

Roll on Friday

NickJW

Spend of £2.64 on basmati rice and *ahem* a can of diet coke today. And I wonder where my money goes!

jumblejack

NickJW wrote: »

Spend of £2.64 on basmati rice and *ahem* a can of diet coke today. And I wonder where my money goes!

I love basmati too. I've now stopped buying it though as it is getting so dear:eek:

I got a KILO of long grain rice from
Asda today for 40p. :money:

Why not buy an own brand coke and rebottle into a recycled Pepsi bottle when you anticipate a spend may be likely later in the day?

You will feel victorious and empowered whilst sipping away at defeating the urge to spend;)

Bluegreen143

No spend day today! Made coconut and vegetable rice with mushroom and cashew stir fry but OH hated the rice and wouldn't eat it, so bit of a fail I had made extra for lunches too! Have packaged up all the leftovers and frozen in individual servings to have with curry instead. OH had cocoa pops and toast for dinner instead lol.

We've had a bit of a niggly, argumentative evening he's really down at the moment because of work problems, poor soul. I've been tired and had a headache and I think we're both annoyed at how messy the flat is but we're playing "tidying chicken" rather than dealing with it. So we're both in a bad mood. Will get up and hang out laundry and put away dishes which I know will make both of us feel better lol.

NickJW

jumblejack wrote: »

I love basmati too. I've now stopped buying it though as it is getting so dear:eek:

I got a KILO of long grain rice from
Asda today for 40p. :money:

Why not buy an own brand coke and rebottle into a recycled Pepsi bottle when you anticipate a spend may be likely later in the day?

You will feel victorious and empowered whilst sipping away at defeating the urge to spend;)

I know...I cook my rice in the microwave (one cup rice, 2 cups boiling water) for 10 mins and basmati is the only rice I've found which works like this. Do need to start getting the big sacks because I get through a ton of it. Problem is with not driving I can't make use of the ethnic shops which are the best price. Will search around online.

On that note, you know I've never been to Mr A before - simply because I've never had one near me. Also only been to a Mr M once for the same reason. Mr A do deliver and I've always said that I should try them out because they are the only one I've never ordered from so far.

For Diet coke, I admit I am a bit of a snob - I don't even like Peps!

gettingready

Nobody takes my basmati away from me.... love basmati - if I have rice.. this is the only one I will have. Get the cheapest one from Asda though..hmmm

4kg at Asda £5.33

I like Tilda basmati )smells lovely) but hey... Buuuuu

Believe it or not - Amazon sells basmati LOL

Baileys_Babe

I did the final shop of August today:
Sains £8.46
Ald! £7.72
Weeks total £16.18

I am declaring August at £267.07/£310 the remainder I am putting into my virtal 2nd purse for stocking up.

For September I plan to spend no more than £300

jumblejack

NickJW wrote: »

I know...I cook my rice in the microwave (one cup rice, 2 cups boiling water) for 10 mins and basmati is the only rice I've found which works like this. Do need to start getting the big sacks because I get through a ton of it. Problem is with not driving I can't make use of the ethnic shops which are the best price. Will search around online.

On that note, you know I've never been to Mr A before - simply because I've never had one near me. Also only been to a Mr M once for the same reason. Mr A do deliver and I've always said that I should try them out because they are the only one I've never ordered from so far.

For Diet coke, I admit I am a bit of a snob - I don't even like Peps!

The only method I use now for rice which gives perfect results: fluffy rice, doesn't stick to the pan, uses hardly any power to cook is simply:

Put 1 part rice, 2 parts BOILING WATER (I always measure mine straight from the kettle) into a pan

Bring to a ROLLING BOIL.

IMMEDIATELY pop on a lid then TURN OFF THE HEAT COMPLETELY.

The residual heat perfectly cooks the rice in about 15 mins or so!!!:j

The best thing is, that even if you are late serving up your accompanying dish, or your guests are late, etc. your rice will still be perfect AND HOT 40 mins later as long as you NEVER LIFT THE LID.

It is impossible to overcook, dry out or stick to the pan. :j:T

I guarantee this method.

It is one that you need to try first to believe.

You will be converted!



Why not bulk buy coca cola when it's on offer and rebottle the good stuff for taking out with you. The large 2 litre bottles can be bought at a similar price to the 750 ml bottles some times:eek:
Reusing plastic bottles is better for the environment too which is always a good thing. :A