April 2008 Grocery Challenge

JoJoB

I totally haven't kept track this month, but not doing too badly i think. Since the 24th feb (my start for the march month) I've done 2 aldi shops. And yesterday got loads of reduced stuff at tesco (14p cherry tomatoes, 50p eggs, 40p potatoes etc). Shop came to a fiver and I got it down to 32p by getting rid of some coupons. Nice checkout girl didn't seem to mind putting through internet coupons for £2 off nicorette etc, will definitely go to her till again!

666paw

Hi everyone.

Apologies if this has been asked before. i have quite a lot of parsnips and would prefer not tothrow them away so will attempt to freeze. When freezing, do I have to blanch then first?

Thanks

P

MrsBartolozzi

Frankerooney - congrats!


MrsMoneypenny, my local poundland had 2lb nonstick loaf tins for well a pound, I haven't used mine yet but I washed it and it seems sturdy enough, so maybe a bargain buy?


Phew, just caught up with all the posts, I go away for a few days and then everyone posts at once! lol Not spent anymore yet but off to T's later for milk and fresh stuff so will adjust my sig later.

MrsM - I think you have missed me from the March list - I spent £200. Thanks.
Oh no, its after noon already, where did the morning go (where else? MSE!)
Must get on...

MrsB.

toniwoty2009

that reminds me, can i freeze potatoes? what do i need to do to them beforehand? i know it sounds silly but this weeks menu plan doesn't include the sort of pots i have!! i'm also intending to cube and blanch carrot and swede to freeze (then i will defrost, reheat and mash!) - will this work?

ifonlyitwaseasier

moneypenny!!!!! 2lb loaf tins

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/product.aspx/!5624_5625

Sunnyday

toniwoty2009 wrote: »

that reminds me, can i freeze potatoes? what do i need to do to them beforehand? i know it sounds silly but this weeks menu plan doesn't include the sort of pots i have!! i'm also intending to cube and blanch carrot and swede to freeze (then i will defrost, reheat and mash!) - will this work?

I always mash the potatoes let them cool and freeze in portions in polythene bags.
They do end up a bit on the wet side as they give up a lot of water as they thaw but they`re fine, i don`t add any butter or milk to the mash if i`m going to freeze them
HTH
SD

Sunnyday

Hi again,
in Mr M this week the butchers style sausages were 2 for £2 so i bought 2 packs, one pack i skinned and added to the mince and other stuff to make spicy meatballs instead of just buying the plain sausagemeat, they`re in the oven now and smell gorgeous.
Just out of the oven are some sausage bites i made with the rest, i skinned the sausages and cut each into 4, dipped in beaten egg and rolled in toasted breadcrumbs with garlic powder and baked in the oven for about 25 mins, these are lovely too and will make the sausages go further, think we`ll have some with hm potato wedges.

The slow cooker is also on with Weezl`s tomato dahl in, i found i didn`t have two tins of tomatoes to put in only one so i added a carton of passatta and a tin of baked beans so fingers crossed for that one i`ll post the verdict when it`s done and i`ve tasted it.

Congrats to Frankerooney

Catch up later.
SD

Bargain_Rzl

Somebody mentioned recently that they had done chilli con carne with beef chunks instead of mince. I've got two packs of braising steak in the freezer - can somebody post a link to the recipe they used?

angelnikki

congratulations Frankerooney!

victory wrote: »

Morning peeps:D can I have MrsMc coleslaw recipe

coleslaw

• shredded white cabbage
• finely sliced onion
• grated carrots
• seasoning
• and equal quantities of Greek yogurt and mayonnaise -how much depends on hop "sloppy" you like it
• oh and a squeeze of lemon if you like it

Mix it all together and stick it in the fridge..it keeps for quite a few days...but you may need to add more mayo/yog... to loosen it up again -or more lemon juice
Its also nice done with red cabbage and onions too

Nikki
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belfastgirl23

Hi all, well another £9.50 spent over the weekend, mostly F&V all I have to do now is put my money where my mouth is and eat some of it

Sorry no time to catch up on the thread again - seems to be about fifteen of my extra long pages added since I've been away so no chance...hope you're all doing well...