The all new using what you have from your Freezer, Cupboard or Shed (Barn)

joedenise

I only list what I put in the freezer and what I take out and what I'm going to be making with them.

In:  0
Out:  bacon for an oven baked bacon & tomato risotto

Tashja

I am still here - everything went manic in work and I have been doing 40+ hour weeks when normally I do just a few hours so everything feels like it has gone out the window or is just out f control.  Luckily things should now be getting back to a little bit more normal.

I'll have a look today at the freezer, cupboards and do an up to date meal plan today and try to get things back on track  

xx

Hopefuljoy

Out. Had a win today as I used the homemade bread and carrot soup from yesterday for lunch (there's plenty of each frozen for lunches this week as well) and we had pancakes galore for tea using flour and eggs from stores.

In.  DD has bought reduced price beef and lamb mince (1.5kg altogether) for £1.80 this evening and we will freeze it immediately she gets home. That money will come off the grocery budget for next week. 

Am enjoying this so far but let's see what happens when I get to the haricot beans! 

carinjo

Out: 2x sandwich sized batons, last of the hm pulled pork for brunch sandwiches. Yesterday: spaghetti, poached chicken breast. Both dishes added some Olio mixed salad, stirfried. That's a tip for someone: if salad looks dreary and wilted, it goes great stirfried into an omelette, pasta or thrown into a soup. 
In: tin tomatoes

Got a question: if i want to freeze a mirapoix mix (onion, celery, carrot) do i need to blanch all of it first? 

joedenise

@carinjo - I personally wouldn't bother but if you plan on using it over a long period of time then it may be worthwhile.  I tend not to keep veg in the freezer for more than a couple of months or so.

carinjo

Thanks @joedenise. It's just i tend not to have celery, neither I nor the guinea pigs are fans, so if i want to make a quick soup or something with whatever i got leftover, am always missing the celery. Think enough for a few portions to only keep for a couple of months is a good idea. Thanks! 

CCW007

Carinjo, I've got frozen mirepoix mix in the freezer which I didn't blanch and it seems fine a few months later.

Hopefuljoy

Hello, a frugal day today!

In, nothing.
Out one breaded chicken from the freezer and more pancakes. 

CCW007

In: two packs of rolls, pack of two meat pies (one will be for OH's dinner tomorrow)
Out: veggie pie for my dinner tomorrow 

joedenise

In:  2 x 2 portions of butternut squash and chickpea curry; 2 small bags of grated butternut squash (I use this in the sauce for butter chicken); 5 x 2 HM quarter pounder burgers
Out:  pack of Home smoked bacon; scallops; frozen peas