We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING

Hello Forumites! However well-intentioned, for the safety of other users we ask that you refrain from seeking or offering medical advice. This includes recommendations for medicines, procedures or over-the-counter remedies. Posts or threads found to be in breach of this rule will be removed.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide

Eating out of the freezer and cupboards challenge - part two

1569570572574575673

Comments

  • pamsdish
    pamsdish Posts: 2,585 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    IN: 0
    OUT: 4  Cumberland Sausage.
    Do I need it or just want it.
  • joedenise
    joedenise Posts: 18,517 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    IN:  Nothing
    OUT:  2 portions of savoury mince which will become the base of a cottage pie for dinner tonight.  Also made carrot & lentil soup with the last of the carrots which needed using up for lunch today.

  • carinjo
    carinjo Posts: 959 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Out: portion cooked quinoa and veg curry for brunch. I burnt the leftovers from last night getting sidetracked with washing. Need more coffee, obvs  :#
    In: 0
    It's good for the soul to walk with your soles on the soil. 
  • In : 0
    Out : all the chicken, the heck sausages, frozen fruits, dumpling mix and that tomato basil soup muck 
    Stop Buying **** We Don't Need :D
  • cuddlymarm
    cuddlymarm Posts: 2,322 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    In 0
    Out Spicy bean burgers for lunch. Steak puddings frozen chips and a few green beans.

    Pay off by Xmas 2026 £175/£2324.67
    February NSDs 6/15
    February PADs £55
    February grocery challenge £67.42/£200
  • joedenise
    joedenise Posts: 18,517 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Been shopping (which I'd forgotten about!) so now put 2 lamb shanks IN.

  • cuddlymarm
    cuddlymarm Posts: 2,322 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    Hi
    In 0
    Out Pulled pork, few frozen chips , Brussels sprouts, sweetcorn.

    Pay off by Xmas 2026 £175/£2324.67
    February NSDs 6/15
    February PADs £55
    February grocery challenge £67.42/£200
  • In: 4 lamb burgers, Pack 8 frozen baked potatoes, HM venison & barley stew, breaded fish, chorizo
    Out: 2 brownies, 1 carton ice-cream,1 pkt meatballs, 1/2 pkt fish fingers

    2026 Fashion on the Ration - 0/66 coupons used

  • joedenise
    joedenise Posts: 18,517 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    In:  Nothing
    Out:  carrot, ginger & lentil soup for lunch; vegetable and lentil curry for dinner

  • pamsdish
    pamsdish Posts: 2,585 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    IN: 0
    OUT: 2 Bacon chops.
    Do I need it or just want it.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 354.6K Banking & Borrowing
  • 254.5K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 455.5K Spending & Discounts
  • 247.5K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 604.3K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 178.6K Life & Family
  • 261.9K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.