Ok so I think I have a 'slight' problem...help

HenrysMummy

Dry Cupboard
2 x Pilaurice (2min micro kind)
1 x 8 pack poppadums’
2 x cans Kidneybeans
1 x canchickpeas
2 x canchopped tomatoes
1 xVegetable soup can
3 x bakedbeans
2 x tomatosoup
1 x tinpotatoes
1 x tincarrots
450gwholegrain brown rice
500g driedkidney beans
200g driedborlotti beans
350g driedchickpeas
300g pearlbarley
300g redsplit lentils
400gsultanas
1kg whiterice
250g driedapricots
250g smallpasta shells
125graisins
1 packdried lasagne sheets
400gpudding rice
1 jar goosefat
1 xciabatta loaf
1 x whitebaguettes
1 x tubmild curry powder Schwartz
12 xchicken stock cubes
170g clearrunny honey
Smalltagine spice mix tub
1 x fishstock pot (knorr)
1 x beefstock cube
15 x vegstock cubes
1kgspaghetti pasta
1kg passata
1 x reddolmio and 1 x white domiio lasagne sauce
2 x hoisinand garlic stir fry sauce
1 x periperi medium rub for chicken
1 x longgrain rice microwave sachet
1 x slowcooker chicken curry packet mix
3 x roastedveg couscous Ainsley harriot mix
1 x vegflavour instant noodles
1 xhollandaise sauce mix
1 x kidscheese and tom rice micro packet
1 x chickencasserole mix
3 xshepherd pie mix packets
1 x beefcasserole packet mix
1 x chickenand chorizo gratin packet mix
190g suet
2 x packetsstuffing mix
1 xsomerset pork packet mix
1.3kgcouscous
1 x chillicon carne mix packet
½ jarpataks tandoori paste
1 jar leviroots reggae reggae cooking sauce
1 x spagbol sauce
2 x goldensyrup jars
42 x icecream cones (1x choc, 1 x strawb sauce)
2 x Betty Crockerchoc fudge icing
Vanillaessence
16 x 7gdried yeast sachets
6 x sachetsbicarb soda + 180g pot
160g bakingpowder
14 xmeringue nests
2kgporridge oats
1kgcornflakes
8 Weetabix
1kg catersugar
1.3kgself-raising white flour
2.5kg plainflour
1.5kgstoneground wholemeal bread flour
1.5kgstrong white bread flour
Chickengravy granules
Beef gravygranules
Balsamicvinegar
Olive oil
Groundnutoil
Chillivinegar
Light soysauce
Sunfloweroil
2 x sweetchilli dipping sauce jars
1 x cancondensed milk
1 xchocolate spread
Worcestershiresauce
1 xBourneville cocoa powder

Herbs andspices: oregano, cumin, mild chilli powder, ginger, crushed chillies, parsley,cinnamon, mixed herbs, ground coriander, black pepper, star anise fruits,turmeric, ground cloves, bouquet garni, thyme, tarragon, cayenne pepper, groundnutmeg, whole cumin seeds, paprika, garam masala.
1kg goldengranulate sugar
1.3kgDemerara sugar
500g lightbrown soft sugar
200g icingsugar

Freezer
20 fishfingers
48 minihomemade mince pies
1kg choppedonion
600g wintervegetable mix
Herbs and spices in freezer – garlic, ginger, mint, jalapenos,coriander, parsley.
1 packroasted butter parsnips (ys)
800g petitepois
1.4kgsweetcorn
1 x beef inblack bean sauce ready meal
1 x Thaired chicken curry ready meal
500g mince
8 x chickenbreasts
16 x minisausages in bacon (ys)
1 x cheeseand garlic bread pizza bread
8 x pork sausages
6 meat freesoya sausages
20 meatfree soya sausage rolls
2 ½ garlicbread baguettes
4 x Yorkshirepuddings (homemade)
2 x plainnaan breads
1kgsouthern fries
1 xfocaccia bread
4 x Pollackfishcakes
1 ½ blockspuff pastry
2 skinlessand boneless haddock fillets

Fridge
100gpancetta
1 x backbacon pack
1 x pizzaexpress salad dressing
1 x squirtycream
Butter
Eggs
Milk
Redchillies
Red +yellow peppers (3)
Garlicbulbs (3)
Seafoodsauce (6 weeks until no good)
Mayo (1month)
200gcranberry sauce (homemade)
½ jarstrawberry jam
½ jar mangochutney
Jar ofwholegrain mustard
Jar Dijonmustard
1 x rollshort crust pastry
Maple syrup
Hot peppersauce

This is my updated list. Tomorrow night is toad in the hole with the mini sausages. Tuesday we will have the 2 ready meals in the freezer as LO eats at Nannys for tea on Tuesday.

Thanks so much for peoples help so far, I can actually see a little of the back of the freezer and 1 dry cupboard.

:beer:

kacie

scones, with the jam and squirty cream!

honey and mustard chicken

a stew, with either the sausages or chicken, and the winter veg mix and homemade dumplings, using the suet.

chicken curry, with the rice, poppadums and mango chutney.

pancakes, with various toppings, jam, maple syrup, chocolate spread.

ALIBOBSY

TBH having posted on and read a number of threads on OS about prepping for future issues or winter stores or just general storecupboard talk I would say the OP actually has a reasonable store and certainly looks like less than alot of people have.

I think the secret is to use a store in a MSE/productive manor, so picking up things on offer/buying in bulk protects you against future price rises or in our case as Self Employed, helps during the periods of lower income as well as being an insurance against weather/supply issues.

BUT there is a world of difference between a planned store, no matter how large, that is full of regularly used items and include regular rotation so oldest stuff gets used first and is used to take advantage of great offers when spotted and a cupboard full of half used things bought for one recipe and never to be used again.

So I would suggest OP keeps on doing what they are to use up stuff that is hanging around, but considers the benefits of having a store of food in the house. Given that food prices will only go one way in the next few years taking advantage of offers is "money in the bank" so to speak and with interest levels so low a better return that in the bank any day.

Good luck OP sounds like you are enjoying some new recipes

Ali x

fairtrade

Confession time.:shhh: Not only do I have the two cupboards of tinned tomatoes, they are on offer of 4 for a £1 in the metro and I have bought a load more. Good job I use them most days.

fiftyeighter_2

Never thought of it money on the shelf before. I daren't write all of my stash down. This is now an overflow in my shed and as for toiletries.....don't even go there.
This thread has really got me thinking, I am now going to start using up what I have in my 5 cupboards and 2 freezers. Maybe I will have to buy dog food, bread, fresh veg etc. but I,m going to see how long I can go without spending. Dinner tonight is turkey pie ( taken from the freezer last night ) and tomorrow HM lasagne from the freezer. Think I could go at least 3/4 weeks without having to buy most things. Good luck everyone. Will keep reading.

HenrysMummy

I don't know what to make for tea tomorrow night... I'm hesitant to use things in case I use the wrong thing and cause chaos when making other potential recipes. This is all getting a bit stressful now

savetosave

Hi
Don't panic you are allowed to buy things!
How about chicken curry, sausage casserole with garlic bread or lasagne with garlic bread.
Why don't you do another meal plan for the next few days and then you can see what bits you might need to buy without putting more in the cupboard. X

HenrysMummy

Thanks savetosave. We have had bacon sandwiches tonight so that tomorrow when I am off work I can do exactly what you just suggested and meal plan with what I have and just see if I need to add anything.

Think will do a chicken curry for tomorrow night and a lasagne on Friday, I know I have all the things for those two dishes, this will give me time to have a really careful look.

In all honesty I think I'm just getting a bit clucky about not spending money. Haven't spent anything at all since Friday, not even in supermarkets, and this is really odd for me.

HenrysMummy

So today is chicken curry for tea.

I have also managed to use up all the mince pies. I go to a toddler group on a Thursday afternoon and I baked them all to take with me. The mummies there managed to eat some of them BUT good dead of the day...
The toddler group is held at the local church community centre. On a Friday they have members go and do churchyard and graveyard clearing up, to make the area look smarter, and the other mince pies are going to be used up for their snack with their tea and coffee tomorrow.

savetosave

Hi

How's it going? I feel like you been abandoned. Can you see a light at the end of the tunnel yet? X