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Food ๐๐๐..Sealed pot challenge number 003 ยฃ350 for 2015, 2016 ยฃ400 Actualยฃ345, ยฃ400 for 2017 Actual ยฃ500:T:T ยฃ770 for 2018 ยฃ1295 for 2019:j:j spc number 22 ยฃ1,457Stopped Smoking 22/01/15:D:D::dance::dance:- 5 st 1 1/2lb :dance::dance:0
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Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
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Morning all,
The beef stroganoff was lush. DD and DS2 used up all the milk at lunchtime (welcome home kids!) so I only had peppermint tea after dinner instead of my usual brew. Sent DD for milk as DS2 was working until midnight! DD is job hunting @beanielou - she asked for an extension for her dissertation so should get results next month and graduation ceremony booked for January. Might have done her a favour due to the strikes as some of her friends are still waiting for results......
WFH today (hurrah) I have had another Bay of E charity sale, so if they pay me this morning I'll pop out to post that at lunchtime.
Food will be:
B - 1 x WM toast, poached egg, mushrooms, spinach, HG tomatoes - 1/2 HEB, P, S
L - LO chicken biryani - free
D - Chilli, tomato and mozzarella pasta - HEA, freeย
HEA - milk
1/2 HEB - hi fi bar
Syns - mango chutney 2
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Morning all, another good day so another line of washing out to dry. ย There is a little more breeze than yesterday so hopefully won't take too long to dry. ย Now need to remake the bed - a job I loathe but needs must!
The motorhome fridge should be delivered today - no idea where we're going to store it until the mobile motorhome engineer can get here to fit it! ย He won't be here until 6 September at the earliest as he's quite busy but is also on holiday this week!
Don't think I mentioned a while back I got a load of limes from a Morrisons TGTG bag so decided to make a SW friendly lime pickle to have with curries! ย It made 4 small jars - only problem is they won't be ready for a while yet! ย Have to leave them for a month before using and have to turn the jars every other day - not quite sure that that does other than making sure the vinegar coats all the chopped up limes. ย Looking forward to having some of that when we have curries next month!
Today's plan:
B - scrambled eggs and spinach on toast - HEB; P; S
L - brunch hash - P; S; F
D - jerk chicken thighs, rice 'n' peas - P; S; F; 4
HEA - milk
HEB - bread
Syns - 50ml light coconut milk 2; Tbs maple syrup 2
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Well done on your pound @beanielou. ๐๐๐ You must be starting to think about the next 7lb bracket? ๐ค
Was the stroganoff a SW recipe @Coxy11? Would you post it as we love stroganoff here. It's a dish DH chooses when eating out. ๐
I always get DH to help changing the bed @joedenise. It's so much quicker and easier with 2 people. Hope the lime pickle works, sounds like the champagne method. ๐
I've had a SW scrambled egg breakfast but going out for lunch in a moment. Line will be drawn tomorrow. ๐0 -
Yes DH helps with changing the bed here too @maman. ย Don't think I could do it on my own if I'm honest. ย
Forgot to say well done @beanielou on your lb loss. ย Are you at bottom end of target now?
We love stroganoff too - I more often than not do a mushroom one rather than beef, partly because it's cheaper but also because we both like it. ย I use Primula Light for the sauce and it works really well.
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Apologies @beanielou - well done on the 1lb off - that's fantastic xx
Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff (50 Golden Greats book)
Serves 4
1 syn per serving
Ready in 30 minutes
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Low-calorie cooking spray
400g lean beef steak, visible fat removed, cut into thin strips
1 large red onion, sliced
500g button mushrooms, quartered
2 garlic cloves, crushed
200ml boiling beef stock
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
120g fat free crรจme fraiche
60g cornichons or cocktail gherkins, drained and chopped
Spray a large, lidded non-stick frying pan with low-calorie spray and place over a medium heat. Season the beef and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes or until nicely browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Add the onion and mushrooms to the pan and stir-fry for 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, stock and Worcestershire sauce, cover and simmer for 3 minutes.
Return the beef to the pan and simmer for another 4 minutes, then stir in the crรจme fraiche and cook gently for 2 minutes.ย
Check the seasoning and scatter over the cornichons or gherkins.
We served this with plain rice and some fine green beans. I bought a two pack of medallion steaks from Aldi for this and 200g of button mushrooms and it served 3 generous portions.ย
Cross-stitch WIP: Fiver Friday challenge 2025 founding member ๐ Read 25 books in 2025 11/25 Currently reading The Cliff House by Amanda Jennings0 -
Yes, just about at the bottom of target.ย1/2 off I think.ยItโs my birthday at the weekend so I have started celebrating ๐ฅณ early so certainly wonโt be at the bottom of range anytime soon! ยI am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.0 -
Sounds like you're going to enjoy your birthday @beanielou - you've got plenty of leeway to start celebrating early!0
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joedenise said:Sounds like you're going to enjoy your birthday @beanielou - you've got plenty of leeway to start celebrating early!I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.0
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