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The all new using what you have from your Freezer, Cupboard or Shed (Barn)
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@Cherryfudge I love nigella seeds. I add them to breads, casseroles and curries to give an extra sweet onion flavour. They also go really well with sausage casseroles and gravy.“I want to be a glow worm, A glow worm's never glum'Coz how can you be grumpy, when the sun shines out your bum?" ~ Dr A. TappingI'm finding my way back to sanity again... but I don't really know what I'm gonna do when I get there~ LifehouseWhat’s fur ye will make go by ye… but also what’s not fur ye, ye can jist scroll on by!3
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I love nigella seeds too! I like to dice up some potatoes, toss in a little oil and then sprinkle with a little curry powder, garlic powder (powder not garlic salt) and nigella seeds. Roast until crispy and golden. Yumm!"Men are generally more careful of the breed(ing) of their horses and dogs than of their children" - William Penn 1644-1718
We live in a time where intelligent people are being silenced so that stupid people won't be offended.3 -
That sounds fab, thank you for the recipe! I fancy trying that with a curry sometime.Frugalista said:I love nigella seeds too! I like to dice up some potatoes, toss in a little oil and then sprinkle with a little curry powder, garlic powder (powder not garlic salt) and nigella seeds. Roast until crispy and golden. Yumm!“I want to be a glow worm, A glow worm's never glum'Coz how can you be grumpy, when the sun shines out your bum?" ~ Dr A. TappingI'm finding my way back to sanity again... but I don't really know what I'm gonna do when I get there~ LifehouseWhat’s fur ye will make go by ye… but also what’s not fur ye, ye can jist scroll on by!2 -
I bought a mango but didn’t think about what to do with it & I’ve had a packet of ladyfingers in the cupboard for AGES and had a leftover small bottle of orange juice from McDonalds so I decided to make a mango “tiramisu”.
I have half of the biscuits, cream and mascarpone left so I think I might try to make an actual coffee tiramisu later this week.“I want to be a glow worm, A glow worm's never glum'Coz how can you be grumpy, when the sun shines out your bum?" ~ Dr A. TappingI'm finding my way back to sanity again... but I don't really know what I'm gonna do when I get there~ LifehouseWhat’s fur ye will make go by ye… but also what’s not fur ye, ye can jist scroll on by!4 -
Ohhh... you need someone to test that mango tiramisu, don't you? Straight after I try the nigella ideas. I'm definitely getting those seeds now.
I haven't managed to use up anything today except the fridge raspberries, eaten with tinned peaches, defrosted raspberries and meringues from stock.
I made the pesto and I think it works, though I've not tried it yet. Perhaps one for me to have at lunch one day as I'm not sure DH will be keen!
Has anyone seen @carinjo recently? Hope you're okay carinjo.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 21/3/223 -
Ok, not so good. I had to go into the shop again and spent £30, so £42 so far this week... not too bad (yet). Didn't use much of my stored food today as I was so busy getting kids ready for a trip so I went to the shop and bought a pie for dinner 😏Grocery challenge:
Oct 24.£/£400
Sept 24 £500/£500
Dec 2023
Debt pay down: from move
loan: £11500
CC £4222, Jan 24 £3831,
Oct 2024 new debt pay down
Personal loan £10000
Cc: £3758
Barclaycard (£187) £0
Debt to family - (£200) £0
Tesco (£2200) (£5343) 0
Halifax (£488) £298 =£0
Virgin £3611 = £3572
Santander = £1500
Total: Mar 2020 (£6486 ) Apr £6109 May £5665 (+£106 tranfer fee); June £5331 Sept (£950 added) £5343, Dec £5070 April 2021 PAID OFF!!2 -
@Cherryfudge Well according to my GP my cholesterol is too high so you’d be doing me a favour eating that honestly! 😉
Today’s freezer lunch is a fish finger sandwich with peas and tartare sauce.“I want to be a glow worm, A glow worm's never glum'Coz how can you be grumpy, when the sun shines out your bum?" ~ Dr A. TappingI'm finding my way back to sanity again... but I don't really know what I'm gonna do when I get there~ LifehouseWhat’s fur ye will make go by ye… but also what’s not fur ye, ye can jist scroll on by!2 -
So tonight for dinner I made leftover homemade curry & rice for me, pasta with bacon, peas & cream for my OH and a tiramisu.Things out of the freezer:
- Leftover chicken massaman curry
- Frozen peas
- Bacon scraps
Things out the cupboard:
- The last of the ladyfinger biscuits
- a bit of rum
- some rice
Things out of the fridge:
- The leftover mascarpone
- tub of cream
- iced coffee
- homemade naan
“I want to be a glow worm, A glow worm's never glum'Coz how can you be grumpy, when the sun shines out your bum?" ~ Dr A. TappingI'm finding my way back to sanity again... but I don't really know what I'm gonna do when I get there~ LifehouseWhat’s fur ye will make go by ye… but also what’s not fur ye, ye can jist scroll on by!3 -
Had the meat order arrive, so spent a 'happy' few days flash-freezing a lot of meat - 5kg of chicken breasts, bag of steaks, pork, etc etc. No room in the outside freezer now.
Reduced down the damson cordial as it was a bit runny - may have overdone it as it set a bit like conserve - I'm hoping diluting it a bit will help.
In: diet of the average puma.
Out: Bacon, chicken thighs, the last portion of egg-fried rice, sweet potato chilli, parsley, one of the chicken breasts, 2 small steaks2024 Fashion on the Ration - 10/66 coupons used
Crafting 2024 - 1/9 items finished2 -
A bit of a mix of things today.In:
1/2 a tin of sweetcorn
Out:
Beef gravy
2 sausage patties
2 English muffins
1 tin of tuna
1/2 a tin of sweetcorn
1/2 a jar of mayo
“I want to be a glow worm, A glow worm's never glum'Coz how can you be grumpy, when the sun shines out your bum?" ~ Dr A. TappingI'm finding my way back to sanity again... but I don't really know what I'm gonna do when I get there~ LifehouseWhat’s fur ye will make go by ye… but also what’s not fur ye, ye can jist scroll on by!1
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