April 2008 Grocery Challenge

SAVVYMUMMY_2

Hi there Keiss21, I feed my 2 boys on HM yoghurt and they now love it. I substituted the natural yog with greek yoghurt as it`s alot more creamier and less sour than natural yog, then flavour with what every fruit is at hand and also a bit of honey for sweetness. Also started making ice-cream so use it in that aswell.

nicky1306

Hello Everyone!

Have just done the first online shop for two weeks came to £82.00! (not including discounts will update sig when shopping is delivered) that will take us up to next friday includes toileties razor blades etc so not bad for us, and we've got people staying with us for the next two weekends. Have not had to buy any meat for dinners as we are emptying the freezer to make room for dd's party food next Saturday arrghhh!!.
Hope everyone is having a good week so far!

jackie_w

findingmyfeet wrote: »

hi jackie_w - dont use the rice.....fine if it had been in the fridge overnight but can cause mega food poisoning if not refrigerated...i know i've had it. had a month off work last year...campylobacter... horrendous little germ. never again.
And can i be thick and ask what onion lorne is ?? never heard of that before.

Hi,

Rice is now in the bin. Quite annoyed with him cos I could have used that rice. Oh well, as old saying goes "if you want something done, do it yourself":p .

Onion lorne, is sliced square sausage.

Jackie xx

angelavdavis

Am continuing to be good and avoiding the shops.

Cooked salmon from the freezer last night, with puy lentils and veg. Was a bit disappointed - the marinade didn't seem to have any effect.

Never mind.

Just off to check out the freezer for tonights dinner. I have got a little veg left so should be able to delay the milk and veg shop to the weekend with some luck.

irishwexford

Hi all
Got in a bit of muddle for March and didnt keep track of spending but I think I came under budget.
Alpril Im in for £150 or under. Have stocked up storecupboard and toilet rolls etc just need to buy meat from butcher. Im finding it a bit difficult to stock up for month so may just shop every two weeks for foodstuff and buy bulk toilet rolls and anything else on offer.
Best of luck to everyone

patentgirl

Hi everyone had to break my NSD's today brought some for milk still 2 for £2 in sainsburys, some parsnips bygof, bread and few more bits and pieces total of £5.93 will update total in a min
Jackie w I can definately recommend adding oats to shepherds pie I added a big handful and no one noticed even fussy teen DD, I have added some to lasagne which we have got tonight so let you know if that was as successful got the carcass from chicken in slo cooker ready for soup making when I get home from work and need to make some more of Mrs M'S tortillas and hopefully a quiche
good luck everyonexx

getting-sorted-sarah

savingfortravel wrote: »

Made a pile of (Veggie) Glamorgan sausages this morning

Ohhh, ohhhh - recipe please???


Oooops - Weezl beat me to it (might've known!!) - soz.

mrs-moneypenny

the recipie was posted yesterday sarah, here it is

savingfortravel wrote: »

Hi Weezl
Of course I'm happy to share!!!
Recipe for Glamorgan sausages:
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 medium onion, finely chopped
6oz (175g) Cheddar cheese, grated
10oz (300g) fresh breadcrumbs
3 eggs beaten
Fresh breadcrumbs for coating
Salt and Pepper
2 tablespoons of olive oil for frying
Optional: pinch of dried sage/ pinch of mustard powder
Method:
1. Mix together the onion, cheese, breadcrumbs, most of egg, salt and pepper (if desired: pinch of dried sage/mustard powder). Divide the mixture into 12 pieces and roll each portion into a small sausage shape.
2. Place breadcrumbs on large plate. Coat each sausage shape with remaining egg and then press on coating of crumbs.
3. Heat about an inch of oil in a large saucepan (I don't use that much). Fry sausages for 5-7 minutes, turning quickly, until golden. Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot (or cold)
Can cook from frozen.
SFT

Moniker

I have a yogourt maker but no instructions for use and it's ages since i used it. Can anyone remind me of the procedure?

Thanks

Moniker

SmellyOldSock

Hi

This is my first grocery challenge. Am hoping to cut our spend by $100 this first month, usually spend $100 per week :eek: .

So far this month only bought milk and bread a spend of $2.05, eating all my freezer and cupboard stock, have a habit of buying 'just in case' and not eating it!

best wishes
Charlotte