Escape to the country & living off savings

SuzeQStan

Have a lovely visit SYA - wish I could get my hands on some free pebbles - having said that I’ve gotten some really good stuff on Ol!o lately - and on tr@sh nothing too - one man’s treasure and all that… and it stops these things from going to landfill which is always a bonus 😊😊

Skint_yet_Again

Thanks Tresinia, Time2count and SuzeQ 😊

Had a lovely weekend. Had a day in Malton and enjoyed walking round the shops, market and hall. Yesterday we had an afternoon walk on the beach and a hot chocolate. Dinner was minced goose pie 😋 I have been sent home with 6 portions. One tonight for courgette lasagna and 5 in the freezer ☺️

Just popping to my friends for a walk and a cuppa. Sunny here ☀️ 

Time2count

Pleased you enjoyed your weekend away, you deserve some good times after the last few months 

Skint_yet_Again

Thanks Time2count ☺️ One portion of minced goose meat made into lasagne using courgette instead of pasta  😋 

Tresinia511

Sya, wow, minced 🪿 🥧, how exotic! I must try that before I run out of time 😁. I have just realised,  in my 6th decade,  that I have never been further north than Blackpool. 😬😵‍💫🫣. I've wanted to do the east coast lots of times  but my husband always mutters stuff about the weather not being up to scratch and I find myself down south or west country without fail. And guess what,  the weather is usually rubbish there too. I'm going to make a point of getting 'oop north next year,  I know how beautiful lots of it is. Can you make a recommendation for some of the best coastal locations? Glad you enjoyed your weekend

~FlowerPot~

minced goose !!! very interesting! 

Not sure i fancy it, but that lasagne looks tasty. I do love a lasagne! was it nice using the courgette, something I would like to try would make it GF too!!

Skint_yet_Again

Thanks Tresinia and Flowers. 

Not everyone likes goose as it can have a strong taste but I couldn’t tell the difference from beef mince in the lasagne and it was free. I slice the courgette and put on a plate in the microwave for 2 minutes to slightly cook / soften & there was enough for 2 layers. I made the cheese sauce with double cream and grated cheddar warmed in the microwave and the meat sauce was onions, garlic granules, yellow pepper & tin of tomato soup. It was yum  😋

Tresinia we used to go on holiday to the east coast when I was young. Have only been back to Scarborough, Whitby & Robin Hoods Bay (both steep hills) so can’t really give any recommendations. However I also went to Northumberland /Seahouses with school and had a fantastic time. Bamborough Castle, Farne Islands, Holy Island to name a few. It depends on what type of holiday you are looking for. 

Have been to aquafit and the pool was warm but a cold blast in the changing rooms 🥶 Then went shopping £31.33. Meals this week 
beef stew x 4
goose lasagne x 2
Goose & bean & butternut squash chilli x 4
chicken, swede & carrot mash, cabbage leeks & green beans 

Skint_yet_Again

Sunny but cold this morning. Washing machine is on & beef stew in the slow cooker. Will hang the washing out & see how much it will dry. 

I bought a few things for xmas over the weekend. Christmas card for great nephew & will put money in & first birthday card which I will also put cash in. Mint chocolate “orange” for DF & 2025 calendar for DF for Xmas. Must remember to transfer money out of the Xmas / birthday pot & start thinking about what to buy other people. Will be going into town next month with friends for a meal and Xmas shopping. 

Will have a walk this afternoon and pop into friends for cuppa and cake. 😋

Tresinia511

Thanks sya for recommending Whitby,  we were meant to go on a railway break there a few years ago,  but it got cancelled. So will re look at that again and Scarborough  too. Good idea to get cracking with the Christmas shopping,  if will be on us before we know it

SuzeQStan

Food looks great SYA - double cream cheese sauce yummy!

we love Whitby - I’d like to retire there in future xx