The Awesome April NSD Challenge.

indigowarrior · 2 April 2017 at 7:31PM

2/12NSD in the bag. It almost caved and bought some chocolate from the shops after I spent 7 hour swapping two rooms around. I then looked in the cupboards and found two cheapie bars of chocolate so didn't bother. Tomorrow will be the test as I have to go to the doctors first thing in the morning.

Captain_Bluebear · 2 April 2017 at 7:47PM

Hello all!

I'm in again if I may please Marmite!

I'd like to stick to my usual 12 NSD with 3 in a row please!

I realise I haven't been logging on as often due to being crazy busy at work but I'm still working hard at my NSD's.

Thank you Marmite.

Nargleblast · 2 April 2017 at 8:06PM

indigowarrior - a little recipe for home made chocolate, make this and you will always have some handy when the munchies strike.

2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons honey

Melt together in a saucepan. Stir in a generous teaspoonful vanilla extract then beat in 5 tablespoonsful cocoa. When smooth, pour into a silicone ice cube tray (may need two, this amount makes about 20 pieces.) Put in fridge for two hours or so. When set, remove the chocolate cubes from the mould and put on a plate or in a food container. Keep in the fridge. You will find it is like a posh, pricey dark chocolate, and very satisfying, one or two pieces is enough. It is also a bit healthier than commercial chocolate, less sugar and additives. I often make it using almond extract instead of vanilla, and a whole almond in each one. Try it, you will be amazed.

Of course, if you prefer Messrs Cad Bury's efforts, there's no hope for you!

Nargleblast · 2 April 2017 at 8:08PM

Oh, and did you notice? I managed to nab NSD number 1 today.

DancingUnicorn · 2 April 2017 at 8:16PM

Thanks for the welcome Marmite! I've got more than enough food (minus bread) to last me through the week. So long as I resist buying lunches out with work!

1/15 today - yay!

Currently working on an excel spreadsheet stock take of fridge/freezer/cupboards and going to try doing a big monthly shop to stop me popping round to the shops for some tea and leaving £30 later.