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Sh*t creek - is now in my rear view mirror...!
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Hey Babs, the recipe said to let the liquid evaporate (when frying up onions, garlic and mushrooms), but, I didn't do that enough I think & I used chestnut puree instead of chopped chestnuts, so I think that's why they collapsed....? Because the food processor conked out so I had the brilliant idea of using puree.... ooops... I don't think I will be able to persuade the relatives that they are edible, even if they do look like miniature cow droppings.....
Yes, turkey sandwiches/salad/with boiled veg/and again.... turkey so dry it dried your mouth out! Ergh.... "...when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains however improbable, must be the truth..."
"Mastering a low budget lifestyle now, means you are set for life" quote by 'Miss Babs'
Dog's 'Pot o' Gold' = £23.85
Household maintenance = 0
Prolific Academic = £41.641 -
How about roughly chopping it so it's not a pat? If it's still a bit too moist, put it back in the oven on a low heat to dry it a bit more.
I couldn't touch turkey for 10+ years after moving out, even then I would only buy a drumstick and make a curry with it!Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.1 -
I love nut roast but I'm also a fan of turkey. When I was getting rid of the debt a turkey drumstick and one of those stew bags of veggies used to be my Sunday roast. Both items came in at £2
If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them
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Good idea Babs.... I may just crumble it over the dinner if that doesn't do it (waste not, want not!)MovingForwards said:How about roughly chopping it so it's not a pat? If it's still a bit too moist, put it back in the oven on a low heat to dry it a bit more.
I couldn't touch turkey for 10+ years after moving out, even then I would only buy a drumstick and make a curry with it!
Well I don't eat it now, but, still remember the horrible texture of left-over dried turkey - literally felt like it sucked all the moisture out of your mouth (shudder)..."...when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains however improbable, must be the truth..."
"Mastering a low budget lifestyle now, means you are set for life" quote by 'Miss Babs'
Dog's 'Pot o' Gold' = £23.85
Household maintenance = 0
Prolific Academic = £41.641 -
Well, that's a pretty good bargain DIA! Definitely cooking from scratch is the best value/taste, I have cheated a little with a bought Wellington & glad now after the stuffing went a bit cow-pat pear-shaped....doingitanyway said:I love nut roast but I'm also a fan of turkey. When I was getting rid of the debt a turkey drumstick and one of those stew bags of veggies used to be my Sunday roast. Both items came in at £2
"...when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains however improbable, must be the truth..."
"Mastering a low budget lifestyle now, means you are set for life" quote by 'Miss Babs'
Dog's 'Pot o' Gold' = £23.85
Household maintenance = 0
Prolific Academic = £41.641 -
I have had amazing good news - I was expecting holiday pay after the job went, but, didn't even try to figure it out because of, well brain farts. And was told they couldn't tell me when I would get it. I haven't had any paperwork yet either, so really wasn't looking....
My bank sent me a 'ping' text showing what I thought was a crazy mistake for my balance. I checked and holiday pay was £3,455!!! I was so shocked, had to keep checking and re-checking! I cannot describe the joy and relief I am feeling right now. I had raided the cupboards this morning to donate for the food bank today and I was about to take it in the wally trolley, when I got the text!
I am doing virtual cartwheels and feel that this Christmas is a heck of a lot brighter now.
The very best thing is I can now pay back the loan to the relative at last - £1,000, they won't expect it, so it will be an amazing surprise for them too.
I can start the New Year off with no debts to anyone, and feel the EF is full enough! My focus is going to be on a household maintenance fund for this poor old place, plus DIY which has been neglected. Feeling hopeful for a better year now!
I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and an even better New Year! Sings 'Joy to the world....' "...when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains however improbable, must be the truth..."
"Mastering a low budget lifestyle now, means you are set for life" quote by 'Miss Babs'
Dog's 'Pot o' Gold' = £23.85
Household maintenance = 0
Prolific Academic = £41.644 -
That’s fantastic news Ren. 🤗How lovely for you to have some financial security & the peace of mind it will bring you for the new year. Am so pleased for you 😁0% credit card £1360 & 0% Car Loan £7500 ~ paid in full JAN 2020 = NOW DEBT FREE 🤗
House sale OCT 2022 = NOW MORTGAGE FREE 🤗
House purchase completed FEB 2023 🥳🍾 Left work. 🤗
Retired at 55 & now living off the equity £10k a year (until pensions start at 60 & 67).
Previous Savings diary https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5597938/get-a-grip/p1
Living off savings diary
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6429003/escape-to-the-country-living-off-savings/p12 -
Cheers Skinty! It makes an incredible difference to my peace of mind! I am so excited I am shaking, and I have written a cheque for my relative with a note thanking them for their generous help at a sorely needed time, sadly need to distance from them, so I will be leaping up and down on their driveway later waving it! They might think I have gone slightly crazed, ha! "...when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains however improbable, must be the truth..."
"Mastering a low budget lifestyle now, means you are set for life" quote by 'Miss Babs'
Dog's 'Pot o' Gold' = £23.85
Household maintenance = 0
Prolific Academic = £41.643 -
Tootling off to the food bank now, with a big grin on my chops, and yes I have actually remembered to get the food out that needs defrosting for tomorrow! Hope everyone has a lovely day tomorrow, even a quiet one is nice, in front of the soppy Xmas films.... "...when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains however improbable, must be the truth..."
"Mastering a low budget lifestyle now, means you are set for life" quote by 'Miss Babs'
Dog's 'Pot o' Gold' = £23.85
Household maintenance = 0
Prolific Academic = £41.642 -
Have a lovely day Ren. Merry Christmas 🎄😊0% credit card £1360 & 0% Car Loan £7500 ~ paid in full JAN 2020 = NOW DEBT FREE 🤗
House sale OCT 2022 = NOW MORTGAGE FREE 🤗
House purchase completed FEB 2023 🥳🍾 Left work. 🤗
Retired at 55 & now living off the equity £10k a year (until pensions start at 60 & 67).
Previous Savings diary https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5597938/get-a-grip/p1
Living off savings diary
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6429003/escape-to-the-country-living-off-savings/p12
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