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The all new using what you have from your Freezer, Cupboard or Shed (Barn)
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It's supposed to be any live yogurt but I happened to get 0nken on discount. It's worked beautifully though I'm now using hm yogurt as a starter.carinjo said:@Cherryfudge, ms C wants us to try yoghurt in slow cooker, could you recommend any brand/product in supermarkets that qualifies as a "live yoghurt" to get us started with? Thanks.I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/221 -
It's good for the soul to walk with your soles on the soil.1
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Out: hummus, pie.
In: fishfingers.I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/220 -
Just realised I had a typo (now corrected). I'm NOW using home made yogurt as as starter for more home made yogurt, rather than NOT using it... sorry!carinjo said:Thanks @Cherryfudge!I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/220 -
Hehe, got that!
Out: garlic pizza last night for a late snack. Wholemeal flour, yeast for bread. Beef stock and frozen cabbage, parmesan rind, for slow cooker onion soup (not enough onions!)
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Out: two fillets of plaice and a cinnamon bun. About to take out salmon for tomorrow.I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/220 -
In: Fish fingers (replacement for box used up last week), breadcrumbs, 15 tubs of salmon fillet from the 2 enormous sides of salmon I bought at the market, tortillas from the Earth & Wheat box
Out: Last of the Asda special pork joints (now in the slow cooker), celery from last month's veg box now finished, ys chicken (roasted last week and the scraps used in chicken pie), ham, black pudding slices, fish, flatbreads (from E&W box), soup2024 Fashion on the Ration - 10/66 coupons used
Crafting 2024 - 1/9 items finished1 -
Out: last of the tagliatelle. Half pack fajita stirfry mix.
In: bay leaves, thyme, mustard.
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Out: two portions of bolognese (1 remaining). Also mushrooms, 4 pieces of chicken, spagetti, a casserole mix, salad, cheese, cottage cheese. Sadly the last three items were thrown out as beyond use.
In: four portions lentil and mushroom casserole, two portions chicken chasseur, pack of leeks.
Need to find a use for some cooking bacon, or freeze it.I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/220 -
I've hardly used anything from freezer, got us one of those veg&fruit boxes on delivery, was special offer.
Out: 0
In: 2x wholemeal fussili pasta.It's good for the soul to walk with your soles on the soil.1
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