Eating out of the freezer and cupboards challenge - part two

Frogletina

carinjo said:

Hi @Frogletina, think doing a clean sweep is a great idea. Make sure to do a search first of how long things can still be ok for (i checked before going away and eggs can be ok for 3 - 5weeks after sell by date!)

If you are attempting to loose weight (like i will be soon) then don't just replace old for new, unless you really need to. I went from having all kinds of flours to just 2.
If you don't drink coffee, then just offer guests what you have, or buy small tin "posh" coffee, less waste and they will appreciate the treat i think.
Use your daughter and neighbours to get rid of things, can always turn it into dishes and treats and gift over Christmas. 

Thank you

I am steadily getting through my things. I have thrown a few bits away and using others up.

I have not bought a single item this month and I am substituting different things.

Your idea of not replacing like for like is a good idea. 

My marmalade ran out  but as much as I like it I'm going to use up some pina colada conserve that I can just about tolerate. Then I'll start on the lime mohito conserve...they both seemed a good idea at the time.

I've also got two cranberry sauce for Christmas, one opened from last year. Both in date.

I've made two bakewell tarts. Took one to my Auntie and the other one plus a quiche will go on Sunday to my daughter's house.

The coffee I have is enough to last at least two more years. I don't have many visitors.

I've a cheesecake mix but no milk to make it up. Milk is the one thing I'm missing at the moment

I've enough potatoes and veg for two more days plus 5 slices of frozen bread.

I'm loving my new strategy

frogletina 

carinjo

It sounds like it going very well! Are you keeping track of the money you saving by not buying? 
Regarding the milk: it ok i think to buy essentials, the strategy being not to waste either what you have, or buying what you don't need. But congrats on doing so well.

Wraithlady

Not been on for so long I'd be writing War & Peace if I tried to post all the freezer comings & goings, especially as the Solstice dinner has come and gone and a lot of the stuff has been frozen then taken out for it:
 In: 2 cheesecakes , 1 coffee flan (t, 1 very large beef bourguignonne, 1 pack smoked salmon, about 75g proscuitto (put in yesterday as left over), remaining focaccia (for stuffing)

Out: 1 of the cheesecakes, coffee flan, beef bourguignonne

Still in the fridge - the remaining beef, an awful lot of cheese (various), grapes, tomatoes

Due to come out for Xmas:

Duck, smoked salmon, bagels, trifle sponge, raspberries

carinjo

@Wraithlady i get that reference of War and Peace! Here is an idea for all your cheese:https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/cheese_scone_62849 
In: 4x hm beef and veg stew with dumplings.
Out: 0

carinjo

For those of you that know i love a good bargain: s@insbury's is doing a price match with Ald1s. I am hoping for a yummy beef roast and a next level leg of lamb. Watch this space.

Frogletina

carinjo said:

It sounds like it going very well! Are you keeping track of the money you saving by not buying? 
Regarding the milk: it ok i think to buy essentials, the strategy being not to waste either what you have, or buying what you don't need. But congrats on doing so well.

Yes, I'm keeping track via Ynab. I did get milk but paid for it with my co-op reward card which meant no money spent. That's a win. Plus I have money on my Sainsbury's nectar card so if I really need anything this month, that is where I am off to.

I am spending Christmas day at my granddaughter's house. I've already made one of the main courses, a chestnut roast.

My birthday was yesterday and my granddaughter gave me a bottle of Champagne so that's what we will have on Christmas day too.

So far, so good.

joedenise

Just back from a couple of weeks in France.  Brought some stew veg back with us so going to make a beef stew with some of the frozen beef which I defrosted yesterday.  Some will be for dinner tomorrow but no doubt there will be some to have either the following for lunch or into the freezer for another meal, depending on how much is left!

Edit:  2 boxes of 2 good sized portions have gone into the freezer

Wraithlady

carinjo said:

@Wraithlady i get that reference of War and Peace! Here is an idea for all your cheese:https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/cheese_scone_62849 
In: 4x hm beef and veg stew with dumplings.
Out: 0

Don't worry, I'll get through the cheese! But thanks for the thought.

carinjo

Happy Birthday for yesterday @Frogletina! @joedenise hope you had a good time in france.
In: beef roasting joint (halved), chicken thigh fillets, 2x ready rolled puff pastry.
Out: 0

Frogletina

carinjo said:

Happy Birthday for yesterday @Frogletina! @joedenise hope you had a good time in france.
In: beef roasting joint (halved), chicken thigh fillets, 2x ready rolled puff pastry.
Out: 0

Thank you carinjo.