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Sun_Addict

I’m with V for TV and broadband, looked into just broadband but it’s nearly the same price on its own 😩 Need to have good broadband for work.

redofromstart

We tried to move from BeeTee to Vo last time, ended up being cut off for a fortnight and having to have a new land line number due to Vo mistakes.  You'd have though the world had ended for the teenagers, and I have to admit I wasn't much better.  Limited mobile signal here so free data and a portable WiFi didn't really help.

HHOD, sadly the merino place didn't have any wristwarmers. I want to try some merino ones as they may last longer.  Love the cashmere ones but they are expensive and wear out quickly when you wear them a lot.  I got a 4 pack of cotton mix ones for £7 on Azn to try which are quite ok really.

Bargain of the week was a trip into the tiny village co-op on school run.  Bulbs reduced to 50p a pack and on 3 for 2.  I invested £5 and bought lots of crocus, reticulata iris and some purple alliums. All planted out in the front garden today so they are safe from the digging dog.  I do love a mass planting of single colour things.  

Today I pot roasted a brisket joint for sunday lunch and then cold slices for lunches.  I know work will be hideously busy so it gets me off to a good start.  Also made this thrifty lesley lentil and peanut butter loaf which used up some tired bits from the veg drawer.  

redofromstart

The lentil loaf was good, although the purple carrots made it an interesting colour. It gave those who constantly graze the fridge something to snack on.  I will probably make it again when the oven is on tomorrow, not least because I have 7 red peppers and many carrots to use.

Pay day shuffle was done, a small overpayment this month to round us down to the next 5k mark.  

Sun_Addict

I’ve made that lentil loaf before. My favourite is a nut roast loaf recipe I got from a website called Cheap Family Recipes. It freezes well too. If I can find the recipe I’ll post it for you.

Sun_Addict

It’s  www.cheapfamilyrecipes.co.uk and the recipe is called Nut Roast with bubble and squeak. Sorry my phone isn’t letting me do a hyperlink. 

redofromstart

Thanks @Sun_Addict, https://cheapfamilyrecipes.co.uk/nut-roast-with-bubble-and-squeak/ for anyone else who is interested.
I have some walnuts I think, will give it a go.  My mother does one with chestnuts that my vegetable eating sibling says is nice. 

Last night I made marrons glace using chestnuts we had picked on a walk.  I also made a batch with some pre cooked chestnuts (£1.20 from H&B).  Needs tweaking to get it quite right but tasty for a first attempt.  Always used to bring a box back from France holidays.  

redofromstart

A month since I last posted, work is just so busy and something has to give.
Food wise I have made these: https://www.merchant-gourmet.com/recipes/recipe/candied-chestnuts/
Followed the recipe but then gave them a five minute blast in a hot oven to caramelise the coating.  V popular with my fellow residents.

doingitanyway

redofromstart said:

A month since I last posted, work is just so busy and something has to give.
Food wise I have made these: https://www.merchant-gourmet.com/recipes/recipe/candied-chestnuts/
Followed the recipe but then gave them a five minute blast in a hot oven to caramelise the coating.  V popular with my fellow residents.

A timely recipe post. Thanks Redo. I just bought Merchant Gourmet's vacuum packed chestnuts!

astrocytic_kitten

I’ve been re-reading the Hogfather and was wondering how you were getting on. 

That recipe looks dangerously good!

redofromstart

doingitanyway said:

redofromstart said:

A month since I last posted, work is just so busy and something has to give.
Food wise I have made these: https://www.merchant-gourmet.com/recipes/recipe/candied-chestnuts/
Followed the recipe but then gave them a five minute blast in a hot oven to caramelise the coating.  V popular with my fellow residents.

A timely recipe post. Thanks Redo. I just bought Merchant Gourmet's vacuum packed chestnuts!

I followed the recipe exactly but it left me with 'wet' toffee on the nuts.  Put them back in for five in a v hot oven which caramelised the sugar and made them crispy outside/soft inside so they stored well once dried.  For a few days till the boy ate them all with great pleasure.