Eating out of the freezer and cupboards challenge - part two

joedenise

Good job the freezer was nearly empty @cuddlymarm and so no wastage.  Also means you were able to defrost the freezer which is always a good thing!  I find it really difficult to get the freezers empty in order to defrost.  I usually end up just waiting for a cold day and then getting everything out and into boxes covered with an old quilt and then using my steamer to defrost it.  I've got it down to a fine art and can defrost, dry and get everything back into it in about 30-40 minutes so doesn't have time to defrost.

borollan

In : fresh veg
Out : old veg, three tins of assorted beans ... making chilli in instant pot 

note to self : you can defrost the freezer with a hairdryer 😎

joedenise

Update:

In:  2 portions of carrot & lentil soup

zafiro1984

In 0
Out 2 x salmon steaks, some ice-cream Bailey flavour
Has anyone noticed if fish prices have started to fall. I usually buy fish from the wholesalers as we live not too far from the port and they deliver. I'm almost out of fish but I usually buy a fair amount at a time so it is worth waiting to see if there is any movement in prices. Also I would eat more fish if it was a bit cheaper.

carinjo

Don't laugh, but 
Out: herbal tea and sparkling water for an alternative to 0% alcohol beer. Worked out for the price and the calories i'd be better off trying something else. And coke zero too much caffeine for when i get home at night. Imagine ice tea without the ice and garnish.
In: 0

pamsdish

IN: 4 pack y,s, pork sausagemeat, 2 pack of 3 y.s. pasties, 4 y.s. mince meat and onion pies, 2 packs of y.s. microwavable chips.
OUT: R.M. Kiltie pie as can`t summon the energy to cook

joedenise

IN:  4 meal/sandwich sized portions of home smoked salmon
OUT:  Nothing

zafiro1984

In - nothing today but I'll have to freeze 3 tomorrow
Out - pk of puff pastry, tub of HM apricot and chestnut stuffing, pork mince. plus 2 apples

making (in the cooker at the moment) 4 x sausage plaits. One for tonight and 3 to be frozen (slightly undercooked)

zafiro1984

In;- 3 x sausage plaits
Out:- Some turkey bits for soup
I'm starting to make an inroad into a freezer disaster. I have a load of packets of batter which were for Yorkshire puddings. I made and froze them last summer when I had a surplus of eggs. However when cooked they do not rise, so they will be cooked - over several days/weeks and chopped into small pieces as a treat for the hens. I 'm also thinking of grating a bit of dried cheese over them as my hens absolutely love cheese. 

zafiro1984

joedenise said:

IN:  4 meal/sandwich sized portions of home smoked salmon
OUT:  Nothing

Do you have a smoker? what wood chippings do you use? I'd forgotten that we have one but it's been put in the workshop as I haven't used it for about five years. I feel inspired this year and when the weather is better get DH to service it.
(I've had 4-5yrs of getting over several ops, and then the pandemic!!, but this year I feel as if my life is back and I'm quite enthusiastic about things)