My Debt Diary, the ramblings of JCD

Shineyhappy

Glad you are ok!

There is a printable voucher for some aero chocolate thing on the Freebies board btw. Sorry didnt pay more attention as I hate chocolate.

Make sure you are eating properly and getting some nutrients! Lentils are a really cheap way of getting loads of protein and you can buy dried beans and things like that for pence and make stews and casseroles. Google vegetarian food on a budget or veggie food for students and you can get some excellent receipes. (I am not trying to convert you but veggie food can be a lot cheaper) Just make sure you read the instructions carefully as some things need to be soaked overnight in cold water before you can cook them.

JCD_Capulet

Cheers m'luv. Funny you should say that because I've already got some broth mix soaking for use tomorow I've never knocked veggie food, there's no denying it's good for you and of course it can be cheaper than a cheap thing on national cheap awareness month

jo1972

Sorry Joanne, I'm not convinced but so long as you like it that's the main thing

Shineyhappy

I think there is also a box of chocolates you can get sent to you too. Hmmm I guess I should apply for my OH.

I often just make random meals with dried beans and tins of tomatoes and whatever else I can find. Mind you I dont like a lot of expensive stuff so I dont get much choice! Although the Asdas 8 veggie burgers for 1.50 are quite nice.

Hope you have a good evening!

skintscotslass

Hi Jo, do you sell jewelley making stuff on ebay? Looking for bits and bobs for DD for Christmas. Would rather give you the sale if you do that kind of thing xx

JCD_Capulet

jo1972 wrote: »

Sorry Joanne, I'm not convinced but so long as you like it that's the main thing

:rotfl: I like the ill looking smiley. Dinner has been consumed. As much as it tastes nice, it gives me terrible wind! The cats have retreated to the bedroom :rotfl:

Shineyhappy wrote: »

I think there is also a box of chocolates you can get sent to you too. Hmmm I guess I should apply for my OH.

I often just make random meals with dried beans and tins of tomatoes and whatever else I can find. Mind you I dont like a lot of expensive stuff so I dont get much choice! Although the Asdas 8 veggie burgers for 1.50 are quite nice.

Hope you have a good evening!

ooh, thanks again hon. I'm all for experimenting with food and making up random things so long as I know they won't make me ill. And yup I agree, I LOVE the asda vegie burgers.
You have a good evening too hon x

skintscotslass wrote: »

Hi Jo, do you sell jewelley making stuff on ebay? Looking for bits and bobs for DD for Christmas. Would rather give you the sale if you do that kind of thing xx

Hiya SSL, It's pre-made jewellery I sell I'm afraid. But if there's anything I can help you with at all just let me know. I'll help you look for what you need if you need a hand x

JCD_Capulet

I was just feeding DF a few minutes ago and he popped out of his little nest made of loo roll......with BOTH eyes wide open and sparkling! :j He's so adoreable. I'm glad that whatever was wrong with his eye seems to have been fixed now. I'll take pictures tonight (he's nocturnal), then I'll need to give thought to releasing him now that he's not impared. Wee bit of joy and sadness in one swoop.

pania

\here yas's go hon!


Mummy’s veggie soup.

(warning!! If you use all veggies you’ll be eating soup for a week!!! Modify to how many people you are serving.

2 good size carrots
1 swede
1 turnip
1 Large potato that is quite firm
1 leek
1sweet potato
any other seasonal/root veggies you like
3 or 4 oxo cubes (veg)

chop all vegetables to dice or cubes

put leek in bottom of saucepan with tablespoon oil for minute or so until transparent
fill pan with water and 3 cubes add salt, pepper and some herbs if you have them (ie basil/coriander)

Add all veggies and pearl barley for those that like it.
bring to boil and simmer for 20 mins or until veggies soft.


Is absolutely lovely recipie and perfect for flasks on a cold day, is quite liquidy so really nice and easy to drink.
Can also be divided into portions and frozen. And very cheap to!!!


(drop me a pm with your e-mail addy hon i'll send you an entire jamie ol,iver book over.

pania

ps, remember winters a comin!!!! think littleun will be happy snuggled up in doors and not at the peril of the outside frostbitten, cold cruel world!! ;-)

JCD_Capulet

Thanks alot pania! I'll give the recipie a try when I get the next food shop done (won't be unill next week). I'm a bit inept when it comes to cooking, so I'll need to pay close attention to the steps :rotfl: Anyhoo, I might actually get around to putting my freezer back on again and that way if I make too much I'll just freeze it Soup for a week? Not a problem, I've got some weight to shift for the end of the year *prods belly*