Aspirations of Frugality and Fun on the Road to Mortgage Freedom

in_need_of_direction

I too need to stop buying offers to fill the freezer. I suffer from a siege mentality. I think it's a by product of having parents who lived thru ww2 and rationing

DedicatedDFW

Alchemilla wrote: »

Hope you feel stronger soon.xx

Thanks Al I had planned on an energetic and productive day today - scuppered by being awake most of the night - definitely under the weather with something But overall yes i hope i am back to being me - which is why i wanted a productive day it is good to feel that something has been achieved x Hows things with you?

in_need_of_direction wrote: »

I too need to stop buying offers to fill the freezer. I suffer from a siege mentality. I think it's a by product of having parents who lived thru ww2 and rationing

Hi INOD - it is hard isn't it? My freezer and cupboards are full - fridge not so much but thats because fresh stuff is used quicker i guess - still plenty of cheeses and jars in there though. I am making a conscious effort though not to buy freezer stuff unless it is a massive reduction on good quality meat - although i think thats where most of the stuff in there came from

Cheery_Daff

Aw dedicated, hope you're feeling better soon xx

brizzledfw

Sending you hugs DDFW..hope you have a good week

peaceandfreedom

DedicatedDFW wrote: »

Thanks Al I had planned on an energetic and productive day today - scuppered by being awake most of the night - definitely under the weather with something But overall yes i hope i am back to being me - which is why i wanted a productive day it is good to feel that something has been achieved x

Oh hard luck, DDFW, how annoying. But these things happen sometimes and all you can do is rest and wait for it to go away.

Hope you are feeling better soon. :grouphug:

Alchemilla

All good here thanks but insanely busy despite it being the holidays. X

DedicatedDFW

Thanks guys

Well, yesterday was a day of 'needs must' and i had to tackle the freezer - which i did by emptying it all and re-loading jotting down an inventory as i went Feel free to ignore the next post - its just to help me in what i have in and where it actually is

DedicatedDFW

Top Drawer (mini)

[STRIKE]Ginger[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Garlic[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]2 x Blocks of pastry[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Red Chilli chopped[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]3 x Green Chilli chopped[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]1 x chopped celery[/STRIKE]
1 x spring onion
[STRIKE]1 x mixed pepper[/STRIKE]
4 x bits of streaky bacon for soups etc.
[STRIKE]1 x chilli for 2[/STRIKE]

Top Shelf

[STRIKE]1 x Gammon joint[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]3 x posh shop meals of Chicken in curry sauce (each feeds 2 people)[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]4 x pizza[/STRIKE]
2 x pizza
1 x flat garlic bread
[STRIKE]1 x steak pie (feeds 2 people)[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]1 x curry meal (feeds 1)[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]4 x mediterranean chicken (each feeds 2 people)[/STRIKE]
1 x pastry roll
[STRIKE]6 x mini pork pies[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]2 x mini meat pies[/STRIKE]
2 x blocks of cheese (to be made into pie?)
[STRIKE]2 x individual spicy chicken pasties[/STRIKE]
1 x onion rings (4 of to be used on gourmet burger night)
[STRIKE]1 x free fish with sauce- serves 2[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]2 x chicken legs[/STRIKE]
1 x fillet steak
1 x topside steak
2 x pork chops
1 x turkey steaks pack
2 x minced beef
[STRIKE]2 x 2 steaks[/STRIKE]
6 x lamb empanadas

Drawer 2

[STRIKE]2 x Gammon joint[/STRIKE]
2 x flat rib - need a recipe for this
1 x rack of lamb
2 x pack of 4 lamb chops
[STRIKE]1 x lamb shoulder (huge)[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]2 x lamb mini roast (each for 1)[/STRIKE]
1 x brisket of beef
1 x 12 venison meat balls
[STRIKE]1 x sirloin steak[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]1 x ribeye steak[/STRIKE]
3 x 2 sirloin steaks (packed together)
1 x 2 marinated turkey steaks
1 x (presumed) casserole steak
2 x packs of shin beef
1 x beef skirt
2 x pork chops
1 x crispy duck
1 x pork medallions
[STRIKE]7 x packs of bacon each between 6 & 10 rashers[/STRIKE]
2 x packs of bacon each between 6 & 10 rashers
[STRIKE]1 x 9 lamb chops[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]1 x 500g minced beef[/STRIKE]


Drawer 3

1 x chicken breast joint for roasting
1 x beef joint for roasting
[STRIKE]10 x gourmet burgers[/STRIKE]
8 x gourmet burgers
3 x burgers
[STRIKE]3 x mini gourmet burgers[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]1 x beef wellington[/STRIKE]
1 x (presumed) stewing steak
[STRIKE]1 x massive leg of lamb or beef joint ? [/STRIKE]:o
1 x sausage meat
[STRIKE]2 x individual chicken and leak pies[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]2 x individual butter pies[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]2 x cod[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]2 x smoke haddock fillets[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]1 x 6 yorkshire puds [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]2 x mexican chilli bean plaits veggie[/STRIKE]
6 x turkey steaks
4 x bacon 6 - 10 rashers
[STRIKE]2 x lamb 1/2 shoulder[/STRIKE]
1 x lamb 1/2 shoulder
1 x kilo chicken pieces

Bottom Drawer

[STRIKE]6 x 500g minced beef[/STRIKE]
4 x 500g minced beef
[STRIKE]8 x chicken breasts[/STRIKE]
3 x chicken breasts
[STRIKE]14 x packs of sausages 6-8 in a pack[/STRIKE]
9 x packs of sausages 6-8 in a pack
[STRIKE]1 x piri-piri chicken[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]1 x gammon shank[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]2 x 2 portions chilli[/STRIKE]
3 x chopped celery for casseroles etc.
1 x shoulder of lamb
1 x joint of beef topside
2 x 400g diced turkey thighs
2 x breaded fish
4 chicken burgers

DedicatedDFW

Now that thats on here its easy enough to highlight off whats been used / moved shelf or add something on. The main thing is i know what i have in and where it is too making everything else easier

Right just got to load the car up - another bin bag ofstuff leaving the house for the carboot and a few bits for the bay of e and a couple of bits for family as well

Al - hope you get som time for yourself in the hols

I am tempted to do a cupboard inventory as well then i can marry up the storecupboard with freezer stuff for meal plans :think: and should also make for easier shopping lists too.

I'll tell you about yesterday shopping in a mo. - thrilling i know :rotfl: - just gotta load the car up

Beckyy

I could so do with making a freezer (and cupboard) inventory! I'm forever standing in the supermarket scratching my head over how much of something I have left lurking in the freezer. Great idea