February 2013 Grocery Challenge

meg72

Solstice_3 wrote: »

I'm trying to buy the cheapest veg using a price book so will go with the average I guess, not 100% sure yet Was going to work out how much a portion of veg is by counting the amount of portions I would get out of it - for potatoes by weight as I weigh them and for carrots I use about 3 for a meal so will figure out how many portions I get out of a bag. It's going to be a work in process so happy to share ideas and tips ^_^

I have just looked up a five a day chart and it says that on average a portion of fruit and veg is 80g,so a kg would give 12.5 portions.

Aldis 39p carrots look a very good deal

lizziebabe

Hi everyone :j

Have done this before and need to start again, so please put me down for

£100 for February. I am well stocked up so hoping it will be less.

Thanks and good luck to all

lynneee

posted in the wrong month! sorry

mossy

Been to icy to pick up chorizo for HM pizza toping and milk, plus olive oil from Mossy's Market.

Spent £3

Being very domestic this evening made two homemade pizza bases today, topped one which we had for tea and par-baked the other one which I will pop in the freezer for another day. Also have some dough proving ready to turn in to wholemeal cheesy topped rolls for lunch boxes! Speaking of which I better sort that dough out!!

Alphamare

tessie_bear wrote: »

hi
i am doing ok food wise....waiting to see what aldi have as their super 6 from sunday as i found the last 2 weeks selection a bit dire...do people like butter nut squash ? what do u make with it ?

i hope everyone is keeping warm i have done some baking to warm up the kitchen and it has worked a treat

take care tess

I use butternut squash to make pastry for meat pies

sjprmc01

Right, need to try better this month

Since I failed spectacularly for Jan I will start again for Feb on Fri with £300

Lovethenight

Solstice_3 wrote: »

I'm trying to buy the cheapest veg using a price book so will go with the average I guess, not 100% sure yet Was going to work out how much a portion of veg is by counting the amount of portions I would get out of it - for potatoes by weight as I weigh them and for carrots I use about 3 for a meal so will figure out how many portions I get out of a bag. It's going to be a work in process so happy to share ideas and tips ^_^

Sounds great! I'll have a go at costing some of my regular meals and share the results:)

pinkypig

Hi everyone:)

I am still on January until the weekend but it has been such a long month I just couldn't resist stepping into February!

As it will be a 4 week month I am going to really challenge myself and will be going for £160.

This will be for the four of us and the cat and needs to include all food, toiletries and cleaning stuff.

I hope this is doable as the freezer and basics are well stocked and I got some good bulk buys on loo roll in January. If we can stick to that it will really help us out as we have car insurance coming up soon.

Look forward to seeing you all here after the weekend.

PP xx

Sweetie83

Hello, I'm new and have really enjoyed reading everyones posts being a very nosey person!!!

I would really like to join in as you've inspired me. Please can you include me on the list (Sweetie83) and my monthly goal is going to be £250

As I always get suckered in by Tesco's I am now going to try shopping online and cook from scratch more. Thank you for all your hard work and for the recipy ideas. My little girls and OH have loved them!:beer:

Le_Foot

Alphamare wrote: »

I use butternut squash to make pastry for meat pies

O.K., now I'm interested...more info please. :beer: