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Eating out of the freezer and cupboards challenge - part two

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  • The only INS in 7 days have been
    Cabbage for coleslaw, bananas and a swede

    A weeks worth of OUTS, cant remember what exactly. Still a ton in my freezer, as I am transferring cooked stuff from fridge & stores, or maybe there is a little 'elf' who is restocking it at night - bless !!!!
  • caronc
    caronc Posts: 8,554 Forumite
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    In: smoked haddock
    Out: 2 pork burgers
    Used up: hummus and dehydrated some surplus mushrooms, bread and sweet peppers
  • dannie
    dannie Posts: 2,223 Forumite
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    edited 18 August 2017 at 6:53AM
    No (food) spend days = 13/17.

    Yesterday two food purchases were made. These were via somebody who looks out for any clearance/reductions for me and also an online order for a "health supplement" ingredient arrived.

    In using up stores, the last of the (free) rendered fat went into a wild birds feed recipe. Additionally, used some freezer stored flavoured chia seeds which went into "buns" and "protein powder slices". Consequently, now the fridge is packed. Not been to check for free blackberries yet!
  • dannie
    dannie Posts: 2,223 Forumite
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    No (food) spend days = 14/18.

    Went out to check a local plum tree today and found five. Did not go in any (food) shops.
  • PennyGrabber
    PennyGrabber Posts: 1,288 Forumite
    Yesterday and the day before, nothing in and nothing out, as we were away.

    Today,
    In - loaf of bread
    Out - two onions, mince, some new pots, a tin of soup, some fruit and veg, the last of a granola pack

    PG x
    Grocery challenge for family of three - me, dd(12) and ds(11), feeding dp 2 or 3 x a week too. Only food, not toiletries. Jan £87.97/£100 Feb £0/£100
    Frugal 2018 needed! Saving and NOT spending
  • caronc
    caronc Posts: 8,554 Forumite
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    Yesterday:-
    Out: smoked haddock, hake, smoked salmon trimmings, cupasoup, baguette
    In: nothing
    Used up: made crumbles with brambles from the garden with apples, apricots and peaches needing used up from the fruit bowl

    Today
    Out: 2 rose veal steaks
    In: nothing
    Used up: LO fish stew
  • dannie
    dannie Posts: 2,223 Forumite
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    No (food) spend days = 15/19.

    Yesterday went to look for (free) blackberries and collected 300gr approx. so these are now in the freezer. Also, found a few beechnuts and some salad items from my garden. Did call at the local food store whilst out but didn't purchase anything. I still seem well stocked up on food.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie
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    edited 20 August 2017 at 1:25PM
    Still not shopped, so still only £1.83 spent in 10 days (grocery). I have run out of some salad bits, but have been using other stuff.

    IN nought
    OUT Loads - soups mushroom & tomato, few tins of beans, veggie curries, savoury veggie mince, veggie pies, veggie sausages, fruit, wraps.

    The plan next week is to try and use up the packaged stuff and restock with freshly cooked stuff. I don't mind the odd Linda Mc burger/sausage or vegan quorn, but mostly I want home cooked in my freezer- 'my body is my temple n all that'.
  • dannie
    dannie Posts: 2,223 Forumite
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    No (food) spend days = 16/20.

    Did one of my usual weekend shopping trips today but nothing was purchased due to there being no "bargains". Might collect more (free) blackberries next week; more freezer space will therefore be needed....
  • caronc
    caronc Posts: 8,554 Forumite
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    edited 20 August 2017 at 9:29PM
    In: 2 crumbles, lorne sausage ETA 2 turkey mince kievs
    Out: garlic roule cheese
    Used up: cottage cheese
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