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

Cherryfudge

Frugalistamama said:

I've gone a bit quiet lately as I had a few mad days over shopping again. Damn. Done another meal plan, I need to get some milk and bread tomorrow but then I'll tell to stay or if the shops again.

So annoyed with myself 😠

If possible, don't be. The focus on the negatives will drive the stress that in turn pushes you to shop, if that makes sense. Celebrate any days when you don't shop, or when you spend less than a certain amount. Perhaps allow that you will want to shop more while you're in a time of change, and see if you can find a way to take some of the pressure off. See if you can put an item back on the shelf before you head for the till (I was quite pleased with myself for not buying some items at the car boot sale today that would have been nice but I don't need them and don't have space, so I limited the damage - not entirely, but somewhat!)

But we all have to shop and we all have to eat, so it's not wrong.

Cherryfudge

We've use up a pack of cod and another of sea bass this weekend, and I've thrown out some pesto that was furry.   

Nothing new added as we had a power cut and the freezer had to remain tight shut as much as possible. I'm happy to say things remained frozen solid and all's well now.

kboss2010

Had a bit of a saving food day today.

Out:
The remnants of popcorn chicken
The last of the sweet potato fries
Mince & tatties
Ikea Meatballs, mash & peas
Keema curry


In:
2 x leftover curry & rice portions
YS sausages
Sad chopped up fridge veg (for a stir fry later)

Frugalistamama

Had a better few days, I have stuck to the meal plan and managed to get just a few things I needed at the shop. I've just done a recheck of the fridge and wrote down what needs using up and made an updated meal plan up until the end of next week using the fridge stuff, pantry and freezer items. By rights I shouldn't need to go to the shop except for bread and milk but...... I'll try my best.

So today...
Out - pizza, garlic bread, salad stuff and a tin of French potatoes 
In-  was gifted 2 tins tomatoes, chickpeas and a pack of rice.... Like I need more of any of those things!! 

I hope you are all having a good week so far 💕

Frugalistamama

Leftovers day today two of us are ravioli and salad and the other two ate leftover chicken and potatoes. 

Took our some mince from the freezer and have made some Bolognese for tomorrow using up some old veg and soya mince to bulk it out.

Cherryfudge

I seem to be overrun with leftovers. There are two portions of chicken chasseur from Sunday (I had some tonight so I'm giving it a break tomorrow), mushrooms, half a miniature bottle of wine, salad leaves, peppers, sausages, fresh ginger, rhubarb and several portions of liver.

The plan is to make rhubarb and ginger muffins again, possibly tomorrow night if I have any energy left (we are babysitting).

Tomorrow night is tuna pasta which uses up some peppers and an onion, but I think I need tinned tomatoes. After that I'm probably doing liver and sausages (more tomatoes, or beans). DH wasn't keen on the chicken chasseur so I can have it if he's out, or for lunches, but lunches in the near future are overnight oats to use up yogurt, bananas and frozen soft fruit. If there are elderflowers still in bloom by the time I have energy back, I also want to make a couple of bottles of cordial, which will help work through some of the lemons in the fridge and freezer.

kboss2010

Out:
1 tub YS Italian pasta
handful of grated carrot
end of the cucumber
leftover tuna sweetcorn mayo


1/2 tin of water chestnuts
1 chicken breast
1/2 a bell pepper
Handful of YS deli counter grated carrot
1/2 cup of frozen peas
1 packet of noodles

to make a stir fry for dinner

Cherryfudge

In: one portion of chicken chasseur, two sausages.
Out: four sausages, frozen red cabbage, soup.

Frugalista

I have a large pack of cooking bacon to use up, so plan is to make Jack Monroes' Bacon, Black & Cheese casserole for tomorrow and Carbonara for dinner tonight.  I will still have loads of bacon left so will have to get my thinking cap on.

My sister has given me a pack of curd cheese - does anyone have any ideas how to use this?  I would prefer something savoury rather than sweet.  I also have 4 packs of ready-rolled pastry - 3 puff, 1 shortcrust (don't ask) - so maybe they could be incorporated.  Thanks in advance!

rtandon27

Frugalista said:

...My sister has given me a pack of curd cheese - does anyone have any ideas how to use this?  I would prefer something savoury rather than sweet...

There is only one thing to do with cheese curds!!! 🤣🤣🤣 POUTINE!!! 
(Alternatively, send them to me in the post & I'll make poutine - LOL)
Though not 'traditional' bacon added to poutine makes it even better!
(Such a perfect question for Canada Day!)