April 2008 Grocery Challenge

scotsaver

Hi Moniker - haven't used mine for ages but seem to remember that you need some Natural Yoghurt to get it going, you take a tablespoon of that and add to milk to make the Yoghurt and then once you've got the HM stuff you keep a tbsp for next time you want to make some more - hope that makes sense - just going to dig mine out of the cupboard, dust it down and get it going again so thanks for reminding me I had one.:T

savingfortravel

Quick question: What type of oats do you use to bulk out mince?? Am going to try with Chilli Con Carni. Also where is the best place to buy these oats?
Thanks
SFT

isthatreduced

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.

I wish I hadn't read this,I had left over rice for lunch.
I cooked it last night poured cold water over it to quickly cool it straight after cooking(when I realized I'd made too much)and stuck it in a tub straight into the fridge.

But after reading this I am really nervous,and my stomach feels a little dodgy(purely psychological I know).

mumzyof2

savingfortravel wrote: »

Quick question: What type of oats do you use to bulk out mince?? Am going to try with Chilli Con Carni. Also where is the best place to buy these oats?
Thanks
SFT

hi i use porridge oats - smartprice or value ones :j :j

Welshlassie

isthatreduced wrote: »

I wish I hadn't read this,I had left over rice for lunch.
I cooked it last night poured cold water over it to quickly cool it straight after cooking(when I realized I'd made too much)and stuck it in a tub straight into the fridge.

But after reading this I am really nervous,and my stomach feels a little dodgy(purely psychological I know).

You should be fine as it was stuck inthe fridge straight away. Rice is only really a problem when it has been kept warm for ages (eg on a hot buffet) or left out.

searching_me

:hello: and how are we all today.... i popped into co-op for some dog food and ending up spending near enough £5 ... although popped into the local charity shop and picked up a toaster for £1.99 SCORE!!! :rotfl: they had a microwave for tenner but needed help so have to wait for my oh to give me hand... have to wait for the council to finish putting the windows in so hope its still there anyways hope your all good xxx

teedy23

I,m in trouble now!! I,ve spent all but £12.10 of my budget. It,s only me and I only need bread and milk but it,s not looking good. I,ll have to be extra careful now, I will use coupons and underhand tactics to get there, not shoplifting or anything though lol.

teedy23

savingfortravel wrote: »

Made a pile of (Veggie) Glamorgan sausages this morning and then made a quick trip to Mr T-spent £1.39 on veg (I agree 1 money off voucher per purchase seems to work).
Will update sig.
SFT
Good luck to all newbies and everyone else.. You're all doing great!!!

ONE MOC PER PURCHASE!! :eek: I would expire on the spot:rotfl: . Have a look on the discount codes and vouchers thread, some people on there dont seem to pay for anything. I havent the brass kneck for this but certainly use more than one. Tesco should take quite a few, perhaps because your purchase was so small the s/a baulked, just dont go this operator again.;)

mhe

As I was passing Sainsburys anyway I popped in and bought 8 bottles of Cravendale milk on 2 for £2 as I dont know when the offer ends - all safely nestled in my freezer now. Sme other bits also managed to fall in to the trolley as well - but all things i needed like mariglod stock powder - wonderful stuff. Spent £18.61. Must be a record for me!!

izoomzoom

Wooo Hooo, just discovered that I had included £10 worth of cash back in my grocery spends, so I have just amended my sig to reflect this. Amazing how just £10 seems to have changed the 'odds' of me possibly achieving this budget !!!!