January 2024 Grocery Challenge

BudgetingBelinda

BudgetingBelinda said:

224/400 🥴 need to be very careful now!

This is with my online shop today that should last me until 12th.. still- cutting it fine! Everything is so expensive- especially the kids!

joedenise

@LadyWithAPlan - when I haven't got any breadcrumbs I've used instant mash powder mixed with some dried herbs which works quite well so no reason why oats wouldn't work although think I'd whizz them a bit to make them a bit finer.  Let us know how they work as a coating.

LadyWithAPlan

joedenise said:

@LadyWithAPlan - when I haven't got any breadcrumbs I've used instant mash powder mixed with some dried herbs which works quite well so no reason why oats wouldn't work although think I'd whizz them a bit to make them a bit finer.  Let us know how they work as a coating.

Tx for this great suggestion - never tried instant mash powder for crumbs - I will get some (after checking ingredients I can see its GF and DF )  as it could be a great stand by for me as well as recipes always ask for breadcrumbs..   I still have not used my new breadmaker as I am refusing to go out to buy eggs as I know it will mean I spend loads .. but will do today. GF Breadcrumbs will be my first priority in the breadmaking and also want to try GF rye flour - as I see Doves do it. Love rye bread but rare to ever see it GF.

Any suggestions for bulk GF flour purchases? 

My dad uses oats instead of flour when making cutlet type things for me as I have to be GF. So he pounds the meat (pork/chicken) into submission with herbs and then coats in egg and oats as he has only normal flour in his house (he is a serious breadmaker) . He does not whizz them which works on such big cutlets - makes them crunchy.. - but I like your whizzing idea - a great idea - for the smaller finer fish cakes. Will report back 

kayannie

joedenise said:

@LadyWithAPlan - when I haven't got any breadcrumbs I've used instant mash powder mixed with some dried herbs which works quite well so no reason why oats wouldn't work although think I'd whizz them a bit to make them a bit finer.  Let us know how they work as a coating.

I've crushed plain potato crisps & used as a topping for a bake(usually mixed with grated cheese) when I haven't got gf breadcrumbs. KA

moneyowen

Dog biscuit spend today £9.25 .  Running total spend 72.73/350.00.  Had to edit totally forgot paid Milkman £5.50 for weekly milk that makes it £78.23/350

NeverendingDMP

Hello all can I join please. Family of five and a dog. I'm paid monthly DH is paid weekly. I'm running a weekly budget of 190 for food, school dinners, pack lunches, any sweets,takeaway and dog food. I need to get down as so we can save up and reduce debts. And because it's a shocking amount to spend on food!!   I bought the dog food and have already paid up for the days they will have school dinners so it leaves me 150 this week and next
So far 92 out of 150 spent with a spend 60 get 9 pounds off voucher from the supermarket. 58 to last till friday

Soontobeoap

Dh has just mentioned that he NEEDs something sweet. I know from experience that means a trip to the shop in about an hour so I have offered to make a cake. Hopefully that will stop the urge. 😅

Blackcats

First spend of the year but I'm pleased that we stuck to our meal plan which is a mix of using up from stores and freezer as well as fresh supplies.
fri - ham, egg and chips (ham from Christmas and chips using up potatoes from the 15p Christmas veg selection
sat - ham and mushroom risotto ( the ham theme continues)
sun - Tuscan sausages (in freezer) and garlicky Spanish style beans with spinach 
mon - sticky chili chicken with rice and mangetout
tues - jacket potatoes with leftover sausages and Spanish style beans 
wed - slow cooker chicken Provençal with rice and broccoli 
thurs - left over chicken Provençal with mash and mangetout 

my smol washing capsules have been ordered but I delayed the dishwasher tablets until February as we have plenty of those in stock.

£56.00 spent.  Balance is £294.00

charlies_tribe

Just popping in as DH bought Deodorant on his way home so adding it to my total. I've got a delivery slot booked for Sunday but still need to add any shopping to it.

£157.27/£762.60

otb666

372/600 on target Had a win today as family member gave me a 500g trifle that had just gone out of date and they would not be able to eat. So eat half and put other half in freezer. Also the farm shop had the biggest bananas and huge savoy cabbage.  I will be eating cabbage for days.  I put a slice in air fryer with cheese today quite nice. I will have some tomorrow with white sauce and bacon.  I will make some into soup and also do a coleslaw. i am going to try and remember not to overcook it so to avoid smell.  However with hypothyroidism I should avoid consumption of raw cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage but have not had for a while and fancied it.