June 2013 Grocery Challenge

meg72

Oh Coxy feel for you Hun its been over 40 years since I had to leave mine with a childminder and boy did I suffer, my DS then 2 sobbed and cried and didnt want to be left, I was so miserable all day and couldnt wait to go get them, my DS sobbed and cried- because he didnt want to come home, he wanted to stay and play. Kids eh,

Bluegreen143

Coxy11 wrote: »

Hi everyone,

NSD on groceries today :jDid buy FIL a DVD boxset for Sunday, but not too bad at £15.

Will shop tomorrow for food for Sunday - having inlaws over for either a BBQ or roast, depending on the weather

Bluegreen - did you get married already or is that an April Fool's joke in your sig???!!!

Have a good evening everyone.
Coxy

Aha no, I'm getting married 01/03/14!! I have actually written that loads of times though, I seem to have a mental block! Thanks for pointing it out, I'll change it

lovefullshelves

£17.64 from mr aldi...big blocks of mature cheddar normally 4.99, today were 3.99 so I have 2! 2 month date (like I pay attention to that!)

MrsCautious

Good luck Coxy I remember that guilt all too well but I know my girls loved it, that made all the difference in the world.

She who cannot cook I have become a YS addict, didn't even know what it stood for before you and other kind souls on here showed me the light!

K9sandFelines

£39.89 spend at Mr T today, after promotions/vouchers and father's day present's taken off. Only got enough for one more shop, but wanted to do an approved food shop and won't have enough this month unless i go over.

pinkypig

I have had a bit of an unplanned spend today as I went to HB hay fever pills for DD. I got her 2 months supply plus I got 2 packs of paracetamol, some shampoo and conditioner (twin pack for £1.69) and a hair colour for me as I have just used my last one and like to have one in for when my grey bits start to show:(. I know these aren't really groceries but our budget is meant to include everything so I am going add them in.
Also needed onions to make Father's Day Indian meal for us and our parents tomorrow and couldn't resist a loaf of tiger bread which was on offer at 65p because we all love it.
Total spend £9.54 .
Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

PP xx

K9sandFelines

NickJW wrote: »

Of course - though he did say it's not really a recipe - a quick throw together meal, which can be adapted with whatever veg/meat you want (adjust cooking times accordingly).

Asparagus and Mushroom Orzo

Orzo (HM used 250g dried)
250g pack chestnut mushrooms
Pack asparagus
One onion
Small Glass white wine
Vegetable stock
Handful frozen peas
Parmesan cheese to serve if desired

Finely dice one onion, slice a pack of chestnut mushrooms.

Boil kettle and make 500ml vegetable stock.

Heat a deep non stick pan with some oil on medium heat, throw in the onions and mushrooms, cook for about 5 minutes (or until mushrooms/onions look cooked), then add the Orzo and fry for a minute or so.

Add one glass white wine, let it reduce, then enough vegetable stock to cover the Orzo. Put to simmer and add extra stock gradually if needed. Towards the end (it's like pasta so aim for just before al dente), add the asparagus and a small handful of frozen peas for a few minutes until fully cooked.
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You can use cheese on top if you like but we don't bother.

Small spend of £1.74 in Mr S today to report. My parents are coming down to London tomorrow to see the Trooping of the Colours, so I'll go out for dinner with them tomorrow and therefore don't need to cook

This is the finished product ... it was gorgeous!

Florenceem

Mr F went shopping - bust my budget. :mad:
He did stock us up with Glucosamin, kitchen rolls and liquorice - what a combination of buys. :eek:

meg72

WantToBeSE wrote: »

Really skint this week, so had to slash my weekly budget in half.
Spent £32 in Tesco, and got pretty much everything i need. Could have done with some more fruit, but bought some value frozen fruit salad which the kids love, and already have some kiwi fruit left over. I will pop into Aldi on Tuesday when i am in my local town, and get some S6 fruit with my last few £.
It's a hard week

So sorry you are having a tough time Hun, wished you lived by me.
I have just been in my local One Stop and they have strawberries and grapes reduced to 50p, I paid 2.00 each in asda on thursday.

I really dont need anymore fruit but bought two each to see if any of my neighbours can use them, if not in the freezer they go. Frozen grapes are lovely but I do think its an absolute Sin to freeze .strawberrys

she_who_can_not_cook

MrsCautious wrote: »

Good luck Coxy I remember that guilt all too well but I know my girls loved it, that made all the difference in the world.

She who cannot cook I have become a YS addict, didn't even know what it stood for before you and other kind souls on here showed me the light!

Lol i think it's a growing disease for which a lot of people on here have