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Cooking for one (Mark Three)

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  • Wednesday2000
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    it isn’t as hot again today. I had a toasted English muffin with Flora and a banana.


    I’m making wraps with vegan chicken pieces, lettuce, tomatoes, guac and salsa tonight. Not sure about lunch yet.

  • Need2bthrifty
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    I’m a bit envious Farway, a few days ago I was thinking I hadn’t had liver for ages, but after picking up YS items this week I put it off, but it’s definitely on the meal plan for next week

    We had some light rain here this morning but it’s brightened up nicely. I took an early walk around town stopping off at the fishmonger for some eggs and something for tonight.

    Chicken salad with sriracha mayo dressing for lunch and an Arbroath smokie for dinner tonight. 

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  • justkeepswimmimg
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    Last day at work for a week 🙌

    Much cooler here today, needed a sweatshirt! Looks warm again for next week though so happy with that.

    Smoked houmous, carrot and red pepper sticks, feta, olives and pitta bread for lunch. Egg, chips and mushrooms for tea 😋

  • Farway
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    Sunny again, at least managing to get some sleep at night now

    N2BT I’m a bit envious Farway, a few days ago I was thinking I hadn’t had liver for ages, but after picking up YS items this week I put it off, but it’s definitely on the meal plan for next week. Truth be told, it was not as nice as my anticipation, despite being lamb liver it was quite strong tasting. And to add insult, my own grown runner beans were stringy & awful even though young and should be tender. I only had two to pick, but with the heat none have set and these were the only ones available.

    At least my the apples I picked are OK, a few maggots but I don't spray. Jam next week

    Lunch BLT again

    Dinner, cheese & onion pasty + salad + a few AF chips

    Some of my apples, with damage

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  • caronc
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    Good morning everyone,

    Glad you got some apples Farway after other disappointments!

    Grey and showery here but slightly warmer. I'm waiting for a delivery of storage boxes as my next challenge is to sort out the larder cupboard which is badly needing a rethink, Depending on when they arrive I may or may not start that today as I want to start soup for tomorrow, sort out pooch veg and tidy the fridge first as well as the usual domestics.

    Chicken katsu rolls for lunch but the tuna sushi was OOS so I've defrosted some smoked salmon and we'll have those with some salad bits. Burgers from the freezer for dinner with AF potatoes, HM coleslaw, corn cobette and more salad.

  • justkeepswimmimg
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    Sweatshirt yesterday, cropped trousers and t-shirt today! Have already ironed the washing I did this morning 🙃

    Various errands and things to sort this morning so felt exhausted this afternoon, long week catching up with me.

    Scrambled eggs and avocado on toasted bagel for lunch. Salmon fishcake, new potatoes, salad and peas tonight.

  • caronc
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    Good morning everyone,

    Absolutely tipping it down here and it's supposed to stay that way until this evening. The boxes I'd ordered didn't arrive until the evening so cupboard sorting didn't get started and may well be deferred until a week day as we are pooch sitting and I'm looking forward to cuddles with DGD when Frank gets collected.

    Fridge gravel for lunch. Soupy Sunday's dinner this week is Hugh F-W's red pepper and corn soup. As well as loads of veg it has white beans and pumpkin seeds in it so should be pretty filling.

  • Wednesday2000
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    I was fighting off another migraine this morning. I have had a few this year now for the first time in three years!

    I have just been picking at food all day. I did just make a feta, cucumber, tomato and watermelon salad for dinner. I will have it with a pitta bread and maybe ice cream for dessert.

  • Need2bthrifty
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    A bit damp again this morning but brightened up now. I’m off to the bowling green for a while - helping a newbie develop her skills but it’s also good practice for me.

    I used up a piece of blue cheese for lunch with some crusty bread and an apple.

    For dinner tonight I've made a mushroom and lentil ragu - recipe from riverford website - smells lovely already.

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  • justkeepswimmimg
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    Strange old weather today, warm but breezy, mostly overcast but odd bit of sunshine and odd showers. Domestic chores this morning then walked to meet up with family.

    Lots of organising and getting ready to go away but do also have a clean bathroom and clean bedding 🙃

    Just had sausage and spinach gnocchi.

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