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July 2007 Grocery Challenge
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x_raphael_xx wrote: »,,, Woke up this morning wanting toast, but had no bread!
if you have flour and baking ingredients you could make some plain scones, or some plain biscuits? I always made a point (pre breadmaker!) of keeping a bag of bread flour in so I could make my own if I got desparate!
Recipe for No-Knead bread here - http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/08/dining/081mrex.html?ex=1185768000&en=c3f4b4dc5633ad05&ei=5070
though you might want it a little quicker than that!
Failing all else can you get to a supermarket for a value loaf?
I couldnt do without my carbs!!... don't throw the string away. You always need string!
C.R.A.P.R.O.L.L.Z Head Sharpener0 -
if you have flour and baking ingredients you could make some plain scones, or some plain biscuits? I always made a point (pre breadmaker!) of keeping a bag of bread flour in so I could make my own if I got desparate!
Recipe for No-Knead bread here - http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/08/dining/081mrex.html?ex=1185768000&en=c3f4b4dc5633ad05&ei=5070
though you might want it a little quicker than that!
Failing all else can you get to a supermarket for a value loaf?
I couldnt do without my carbs!!
Thanks.
I'm trying to do without a shop til august. I have flour but nothing else! Thou I do have a pizza base mix!
Only 3 days to go!I think I can get thru it, I don't eat much bread usually. Maybe I should buy in bulk and freeze it?
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Oh dear folks, I've got 9 tins of tomayoes in the cupboard. I can make Tomato Sauce but does anyone have any other ideas please?
Spagetti bolognese (sp?)
Mince, onions, mushrooms & chopped toms, bit of garlic & few herbs.
Lovely! (And cheap!)
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x_raphael_xx wrote: »Thou I do have a pizza base mix!...
Only 3 days to go!I think I can get thru it, I don't eat much bread usually. Maybe I should buy in bulk and freeze it?
yep, pizza would do it for me!!I try to keep a loaf or two in the freezer, ready sliced whether bought or hm and then its easy to take out just as many slices as I need, and of course, they can go straight in the toaster!
You're really strogn willed, not shopping till August! well done you :T... don't throw the string away. You always need string!
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yep, pizza would do it for me!!
I try to keep a loaf or two in the freezer, ready sliced whether bought or hm and then its easy to take out just as many slices as I need, and of course, they can go straight in the toaster!
You're really strogn willed, not shopping till August! well done you :T
I would make a pizza, I made my first ever one they other week and it was delish, but I have no cheese, or tomato puree, or peppers, or olives, or ... well, any topping!
I do have garlic & butter thou, I wonder if I can turn it into garlic bread!
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Well, I came under budget
- spent £254.68 and budget was £290
This was down to me being on holiday for a week - at my Mum's in France. We paid for a meal out, but the rest of the time ate at her house, so no expense there.
I've just taken into account the groceries we bought in this country - hate to think how much we spent in the French supermarket :eek: (mostly on wine tho :rolleyes: ).
Going to allow £280 for budget this month. Hope this is realistic as last month wasn't a 'real' month iyswim.
It's very interesting to read how you all have different budgets for stuff - I'm just trying to draw my first one up on an excel spreadsheet, so it's a great help seeing what you have listed. Thanks! :beer:0 -
Hi I've just added all my totals together for July and I've DONE IT I spent a total of £185.85 of my £200 so a BIG thanks for all the advice and I'm going for £180 next month I'll go an join the August one now. cheers Shell0
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I may have been a bit prematur celebrating my July success. DD invited herself and her boyfriend over to lunch today :eek:, so, after doing a quick check on the veggies I had to go out and buy some more. Also got some profiteroles and cream for afters. After we had finished main course the conversation got going and I completely forgot about the pudding, so DW and I will have them all for tea :rotfl:.
Also have run out of strong flour so maybe will just go over after all. Burying head in sand until Wednesday when all will be revealed.
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Did really poorly this month £474.80 spent on a £350 budget but in my defence, I had my Mum staying for a fortnight unexpectedly and it threw me out completely. Try harder next month, although it is school hols so will allow £400 I think.Proud to have dealt with our debt. DFW Nerd 1474
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In-my-shell wrote: »Hi I've just added all my totals together for July and I've DONE IT I spent a total of £185.85 of my £200 so a BIG thanks for all the advice and I'm going for £180 next month I'll go an join the August one now. cheers Shell
Yippee! ended up £8 under budget :j first time since reducing my budget. Want another one Shell? :beer:.0
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