What Small DFW Things Will You Do This Week 02/08/21?

carrielovesfanta

Afternoon folks

Decided to cancel my jab and had a good long sleep last night. Feeling far more normal now thankfully. 

Today's things are:
Working. Might get a lift at least part of the way home as misjudged the weather
Sort meal plan and shopping for tomorrow
Tidy round and relax

Have a good one all

clf x

BlueJ94

Hope you feel better soon @carrielovesfanta

I've locked myself in the spare room with a coffee and set up the laptop.

I plan on making myself a realistic budget, one that I can actually stick to. I'm going to write down all my outgoings and see what's left at the end of the month and give every pound a job. I plan to also set up the emergency fund. 

DawnW

CLF, glad you feel rested and don't forget to rebook that jab

jadewest94 good luck with the budgeting

Not done much today as I worked this afternoon.

Dog walk first thing

Berries from the garden for breakfast

Icyland order for delivery tomorrow

Froze some of the cake I made for pudding last night (had guests)

Chopped and froze a cabbage from Lidl that wouldn't get used before it was looking a bit ropy (not sure about everyone else, but fresh produce round here, except for the farm shops, is not at all good, past its best already before you buy it It was ok once the outside leaves were removed though)

Lots of leftovers for dinner(s)

The_Lady_Sarah

Hello little lurker here! 

Was wondering - I bought a massive pot of natural yogurt…. Can I portion and freeze it??

BlueJ94

The_Lady_Sarah said:

Hello little lurker here! 

Was wondering - I bought a massive pot of natural yogurt…. Can I portion and freeze it??

Not sure if this is any help but I used to freeze frubes and they tasted fine

DawnW

@The_Lady_Sarah I am sure you can freeze yogurt, but I imagine the texture might suffer, though it would be perfectly safe. Maybe try a small pot and see what happens? You can always use it for making flatbreads if it separates or looks odd and you don't want to eat it as it is. I use Jamie Oliver's recipe at https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/recipes/egg-and-mango-chutney-flatbreads You don't have to make the whole thing, but the quick easy flatbreads go with anything. You can also add yogurt to scones in place of some of the milk.

Dull sort of day here again, with intermittent heavy rain - what has happened to summer

Didn't sleep well, and confess to having a nap in the chair after lunch - very rare for me, not worth it, as it usually gives me a headache. Seems ok this time though, so I must have needed it!

Today's small things are mainly about using stuff up:

Made a roasted vegetable tart to use up leftover veg, and a quiche of sorts to use up 4 sheets of leftover filo pastry and some cream. Not as nice as a home made shortcrust shell, but far fewer calories, and no need to blind bake.

Walked dog in between rain

Picked some rhubarb from the garden, chopped and froze it. I usually stop picking it before this stage, but it is particularly rampant this year. Must be all the rain!

Posted a RM surveys item - at 5 am  

Litter picked along the front of our terrace

Received a refund for some tee shirts that I returned as they didn't fit.

Read some of my book while OH was watching possibly the most complicated cycle race ever on TV

No spending today at least!

BlueJ94

Evening all! 

What a loooong day! Had a car show with my Audi friends got up at 6.30 this morning and been out most of the day only got back at 4pm then we had to do a water change on 4 Fish tanks! but now I've sat down for five minutes and had to have an energy drink or I will be sleeping