November 2014 Grocery Challenge

nannygladys

Money still intact as I haven't been out anywhere, still using up stuff from fridge etc, but will need milk sometime soon.
Nannyg

FoxFace

PennyGrabber wrote: »

Help and advice please!

I have wondered about the easiyo or similar. Do you have to buy the packs to make the yoghurt, or is there an easier/cheaper way? If you have to have the packs, I don't think it's very cost effective, but if there's a secret recipe, then I may have to try it!!! Does anyone have any help for me?!! Tia xx

I used to make my own yogurt quite frequently, but not with any sachets. You can have an endless supply of natural yogurt from just a small pot of natural yogurt, milk and a flask... I will try to find the link for you

Edit: I can't find the original link, but this looks pretty similar
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/jan/18/how-to-make-yoghurt-make-your-own

NewShadow

Just found out my mother is intending to visit in a couple of weeks (she sent me her flight booking), so i've rejigged my list, but think i might have to up my spend to about £100.

I'm excluding the things she's asked me to pick up for her - brandy and yorkshire tea aren't normally on my shopping list, but I'm going to have to cook 'proper' meals during mums visit. Better for me, and she does the pots...

maria3104

Just had a lush fish and chip dinner. And another NSD 3 in a row. Am on a roll.

NewShadow

PennyGrabber wrote: »

Help and advice please!

I have wondered about the easiyo or similar. Do you have to buy the packs to make the yoghurt, or is there an easier/cheaper way? If you have to have the packs, I don't think it's very cost effective, but if there's a secret recipe, then I may have to try it!!! Does anyone have any help for me?!! Tia xx

I use cartons of skimmed UHT (50ish p) and about a third of a pot of tesc* or L!dl live natural yogurt (again 50ish p)as a starter. after its cooked I use vanilla or lemon essence and sweetener to taste.

Works out about 70p per litre, is fresh, fat free, and full of 'good' bacteria.

NewShadow

january_23 wrote: »

Okay I know I did thank this post but I have to say a really big thank you for suggesting this!
I defrosted 4 ready made pizzas on the countertop for the Halloween bash then cooked them on the hob. They were well received, although they were a little burnt on the bottoms opps. However the main of it was that it worked, much to the surprise of my OH!

Good to hear. I did wonder if you tried it. If you make your own, Calzones stuffed with tomato, cheese and bbq sauce (optional meat) cook really well and are amazingly satisfying.

and lush cold the next day for lunch...

piglet27

Evening all,

NSD for me today (unexpected, as need some items) as Bf felt unwell so didn't go out.

Can someone advise me please? I'd really like to make my own yoghurt and read somewhere it can be done in the slowcooker. Does this work?

Many thanks.

Smoosh

Did the top up shop after doing my meal planning yesterday.

£6.95 on pancetta, pack of babycorn, tub of salsa, 12 eggs, a butternut squash, 300ml double cream & some broccoli.

Got tempted by YS things as always...

£7.58 on a 4 person bread & butter pudding (YS), a triple cheese sandwich (YS), spinach & cheese parcels (YS) 3 mini filled rolls (YS), 2x fresh cheese pasta sauce (YS), carbonara pasta salad (YS), a pack of roast ham (YS), 2 individual apple crumbles (YS), 2x roast vegetables in tomato sauce (YS), 2 salmon fillets with lemon & parsley (YS), 2 small sweet potatoes, a piece of ginger, sour cream & a packet of black bean sauce.

My fridge and freezer are absolutely packed - no more shopping until at least Sunday!

So adding £14.53 to total bringing me to £51.55/200 so far which is scary!

XSpender

I have spent over £90 of my £150 budget:eek: This included a huge pork joint that I will cut in 3 and freeze. Each piece will do a meal for 3 twice I am hoping. I also bought the makings of a new recipe; Filipino Pork and Mango curry from a Gok Wan cookbook I have had for ages. It was gorgeous, if not very frugal, and is definitely a keeper


I picked up a few 2 pinters reduced to 13p and my prescription for GF flour mix so no need to shop again until the weekend as DH and I are away Thursday night and he is off until Tuesday so will try and use up what we have in rather than buy extra stuff for lunches.


I am aiming not to open my purse again for food until Saturday.

Airthrey

Followed your advice lynnejk and went to A*di. Bad news is that I bought a lot more than the milk I went for. The good news is that everything will be needed this month and I resisted biscuits and chocolate!:) Total spend was £17.73.